MONUMENTAL VIEWS: The story behind Les Liseuses
MONUMENTAL VIEWS: The story behind Les Liseuses Shirley Nadeau shirley@qctonline.com This week’s “monumental view” is not in memory of a specific person or persons. This charming bronze statue of three …
Memorials and Things of Fame – Oct. 11, 2023
Memorials and Things of Fame – Oct. 11, 2023 Researched and compiled by Lorie Pierce lorie@qctonline.com October 8, 1778 – The Quebec Gazette Accounts of the 10th of …
Local public service unions vote to back general strike
Local public service unions vote to back general strike Ruby Pratka, Local Journalism Initiative reporter editor@qctonline.com Teachers at the Central Québec School Board voted in support of an unlimited general …
Province has far to go to build trust with Indigenous communities: report
Province has far to go to build trust with Indigenous communities: report Ruby Pratka, Local Journalism Initiative reporter editor@qctonline.com The province of Quebec has “a long way to go” to …
Government seeks input from local youth
Government seeks input from local youth Ruby Pratka, Local Journalism Initiative reporter editor@qctonline.com A delegation from the Quebec government’s youth affairs secretariat, the Secrétariat à la jeunesse, is touring the …
The Great Canadian Marine Careers Expo docks in Lévis
The Great Canadian Marine Careers Expo docks in Lévis Sarah Elworthy sarah@qctonline.com From September to mid-November, the Royal Canadian Navy is hosting the Great Canadian Marine Careers Expo, with visits …
Sorcelleries de Québec festival puts the witch in witchcraft
Sorcelleries de Québec festival puts the witch in witchcraft Danielle Burns danielle@qctonline.com Sorcelleries de Québec are back for a super- natural second edition. For one enchanted weekend Oct. 13-15, the …
REVIEW: Gros Becs theatre kicks off season with SCOOOOOTCH
REVIEW: Gros Becs theatre kicks off season with SCOOOOOTCH Danielle Burns danielle@qctonline.com Mélissa Merlo said she was so excited she “could cry” as she watched preschoolers file into the lobby …
POSTCARDS FROM DOWN UNDER: Discovering Uluru/Ayers Rock
POSTCARDS FROM DOWN UNDER: Discovering Uluru/Ayers Rock Cassandra Kerwin cassandra@qctonline.com Hello readers! Let’s return to Australia. After spending nine days in Sydney, we went to Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park from …
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Volunteering is good for your health
Dear Editor, In 1992, the World Federation for Mental Health designated October 10 as World Mental Health Day. The day provides an opportunity for individuals and organizations to take action against the social stigma surrounding …