La Braderie is once again a shopaholics dream
The fourth edition of the biggest fashion sale in Quebec City took place last weekend at the Cruise Terminal. La Braderie, a shopaholic’s dream, attracted over 70 local designers from …
Quebec City marathoner determined to run in Boston again next year
Alain Bélanger is tall and lean – just what you’d expect of someone who has run a total of 21 marathons. This soft-spoken man finished the Boston Marathon last Sunday …
Mayor Régis Labeaume pledges his support for the QCT’s 250th celebrations
Quebec City Mayor Régis Labeaume, recently named the fourth best mayor in the world, met students at a local cégep to talk about life as a mayor and his vision …
New Liberal Leader chooses Quebec City for first official visit
The newly-elected leader of the Liberal Party of Canada (LPC), Justin Trudeau, came to Quebec City for his first official visit, celebrating with fellow party members at a local restaurant. …
St. Lawrence College and McGill University launch promising partnership
A promising initiative has just been launched between McGill University’s School of Continuing Studies and CEGEP Champlain St. Lawrence. An agreement was reached on April 11 between Jean Robert, Director …
ELAN and CÉGEPs fear Bill 14 could harm both linguistic communities
The English Language Arts Network (ELAN) and the Fédération des cégeps presented briefs before the committee on Bill 14 in the National Assembly on April 17. According to both groups, …
The trial and execution of La Corriveau, 250 years later
On the evening of April 18, 1763, Marie-Josephte Corriveau, known as “La Corriveau,” was hanged on the Plains of Abraham for the murder of her second husband, Louis Dodier. His …
Fondation Nordiques takes charge of Athlete of the Year Gala
On April 16, Mayor Régis Labeaume met at City Hall with key players from sports organizations, athletes and members of the press to announce the Athlete of the Year Gala …
Kiwis in Quebec celebrate ANZAC Day
As curious as it may sound, Kiwi is not only the name of a fruit but also a colloquial demonym for New Zealanders and the name of a flightless bird …
Behind the seams at QAC’s Earnest
The Quebec Art Company brings Oscar Wilde’s The Importance of Being Earnest to the stage this week, and while some people will be amused by the witty dialogue and others …