Stroller-skating on the Plains of Abraham ice oval
This mother took her little one stroller-skating on the ice oval on the Plains of Abraham last week. With favourable weather and excellent ice conditions, thousands of residents are lacing …
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Morrin Centre, museums receive Quebec grants
On Jan. 13, Deputy Premier Geneviève Guilbault, on behalf of Minister of Culture and Communications Nathalie Roy, announced the government’s economic recovery plan for museums in the Capitale-Nationale region, with …
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COVID-19 curfew puts many outdoor activities on ice
During the first weekend of curfew, pick-up hockey was popular at the Anse-à-Cartier park along the St. Charles River. Photo by Danielle Burns When darkness falls at the Grand …
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Family hockey bubble
Five members of the Patenaude family picked up sticks and laced up for a little early-morning shinny on the rink in front of the Musée national des beaux-arts du Québec …
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Quebec imposes curfew hoping to curb COVID-19
The decision of the Quebec government to impose a curfew became real for most of the population at about 6:30 on Saturday, Jan. 9. At that time, security alerts on …
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Banking on an all-Canadian hockey division: personal cheques for body checks
Good thing we’ve got NHL hockey to keep us indoors after 8 p.m., eh? No, we’re not going to talk about the curfew here. What is there to say besides …
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MEMORIALS AND THINGS OF FAME
January 10, 1821 – The Quebec GazetteThe discovery ships Hula and Griper have arrived in England. The existence of a polar sea to the westward of Hearne’s River* is incontestably …
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The story behind Avenue, Allée, Jardin and Promenade des Gouverneurs
Two streets, a garden and a promenade are reminders that Quebec City was the location of the official residences of lieutenant-governors of Quebec and governors general of Canada for more …
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Couperin Concerts going for baroque online
The Couperin Concerts are back (online) and are “going for baroque” with baritone Hugo Laporte and lutenist, theorbist and guitarist Charles Galipeau. The concert consists of excerpts from baroque operas …
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Skiing and snowboarding more popular than ever during COVID-19
Once the snow begins to pile up, skiers are eager to hit the slopes, even during a pandemic. Ski resorts throughout Quebec are prepared for a record-breaking season this year. …
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