Going to Jeffery Hale Hospital and Pavilion? Follow the traffic detour signs.
Since early June, the City of Quebec has been doing major roadwork on Chemin Sainte-Foy between Avenue Holland and Rue Louis-Frechette. This work will continue until early October. For the …
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Mount Wright has trees for the hugging
Have you hugged a tree lately? Well Mount Wright would be a good place to find a nice tree to hug. The Wright family donated their 190 hectares (469 acres) …
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“Saluting Our Builders”
Rides on the historic schooner La Goélette Grosse-Île, demonstrations on how to make a birch-bark canoe, and tours of the private Ursuline gardens are just some of the highlights of …
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Not-so-high stakes rescue
Last week, GRIMP, the fire department’s rescue unit conducted a practice rescue from the heights of a construction crane. Named after the French word grimper (to climb), the rescue unit …
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We’re digging archaeology this August!
Throughout August, Quebecers across the province are being encouraged to get out and enjoy the plethora of activities organized to mark Archaeology Month. The Archéo-Québec Network promises every site you …
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Extra Midi en Musique concert will feature Cathedral organs
The Cathedral of the Holy Trinity is pleased to announce an additional concert in their Midi en Musique concert series. Acclaimed organist Dr. Benjamin Waterhouse will be featured in a …
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Commissioner of Official Languages urges the federal government and CBC to keep in mind its duties with regard to official langu
Canada’s Commissioner of Official Languages Graham Fraser recently reminded the federal government and CBC/Radio-Canada that they both have responsibilities to official language communities as the public broadcaster’s operations evolve. “CBC/Radio-Canada …
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An architectural stroll down memory lane at the Saint-Jean-Baptiste church
In keeping with the movement by archaeological organizations and universities to spotlight historic and religious sites in urban centres, an exhibit in the Saint-Jean-Baptiste district examines the impact of local …
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Public art in Quebec City – 102 works to discover
The City of Québec and the Quebec City tourism office have launched a guide to public art called L’Art public à Québec – 102 Oeuvres à Découvrir (Public Art in …
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Giant hogweed, invasive and nasty!
One day while picking wild flowers with my granddaughter, we came upon an enormous plant. It was so tall that it reminded me of the children’s fairy tale Jack and …
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