Memorials and Things of Fame
1863 The Morning Chronicle A correspondent asks us why lobsters preserved in the tin cans are not admitted free of duty, as well as lobsters in the shell. If …
Cassandra Kerwin joins the QCT writing team
I come from a long line of proud and involved Irish-Quebecers. My family have been readers of the QCT for generations. I follow in their footsteps, as I become a …
Nocturnal wonders: moths outshine butterflies at night
In late July, our neighbours to the south celebrated National Moth Week (NMW, July 20-28). The initiative was founded in 2012 by a non-profit organization based in New Jersey. Since …
Controversy in the air . . . pipeline, trains or ships?
Which would you prefer: an oil pipeline passing underground near your community, or a train passing by or through your community pulling a long line of oil tanker cars? What …
QCT Mystery Photo Contest August 14
Danielle Burns, Bethann Merkle and Shirley Nadeau have been scouting out people, places and objects around the city for you to try and identify over the summer months. Every week, …
Jeffery Hale Friends’ Foundation Golf Tournament
Golf! Dinner! Prizes!Club de Golf Cap-RougeCome support the Jeffery Hale Friends’ Foundation on Thursday, September 12 while enjoying a day of golf, dinner and fabulous prizes at the Club de …
Festive fireworks reflected in the St. Lawrence River
Quebec City’s waterfront was beautifully lit up on Saturday night by the Grands Feux Loto-Québec. QCT photographer Jay Ouellet got this great shot from the Lévis side of the St. …
Gilmour Hill to be open to traffic all year
The gates at the top of Gilmour Hill were symbolically opened by Prime Minister Stephen Harper and Mayor Régis Labeaume last Friday to announce the year-round use of the hill …
Behind the scenes with a fille du roy: turning history into her story
The stars were aligned, which is why I embarked on this adventure,” Isabelle Couture told the QCT. Couture is one of 36 Quebec City women who have spent the past …
Memorials and Things of Fame
1863The Morning Chronicle A strange occurrence happened close to Tibbett’s Landing, which, if not witnessed by many bystanders would scarcely be believed. Some boatmen stationed there were greatly astonished on …