Former Valcartier commander Fortin heads national vax operation
The man tapped to lead an unprecedented nationwide vaccination campaign is a former commander at Canadian Forces Base Valcartier who is originally from Montmagny.On Nov. 27, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau …
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The story behind Place Jean-Pelletier
This park is named in honour of Jean Pelletier (1935-2009), the 37th mayor of Quebec City (1977-89). Born in Chicoutimi, Pelletier studied social sciences and law at Université Laval. He …
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MEMORIALS AND THINGS OF FAME
December 4, 1820 – The Quebec GazetteCure For Tooth AcheTo a table spoonful of any kind of spirits, add the same quantity of sharp vinegar, and a tea spoonful of …
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Elections for English-language school boards postponed
To ensure that school board elections during the COVID-19 pandemic take place in a safe manner, and to respect the moral contract proposed by Premier François Legault, the Ministère de …
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We moved just in time . . . for COVID-19
One year ago, my wife Denyse and I moved into a lovely seniors’ assisted-living residence in Sainte-Foy. We had all winter to participate in activities such as billiards, indoor pétanque …
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The CAQ listens to reason: school board elections on hold
As you all know by now, the Coalition Avenir Québec government has listened to reason and has put all elections in Quebec’s nine English-language school boards on hold for an …
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Support the Community Christmas Hamper Campaign online
Due to COVID-19, all fundraising events for the Community Christmas Hamper Campaign are taking place online this year. Here are a few initiatives you can support:Chocolate chip cookie and mac …
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Winter Carnival spreads magic to seven locations
Snow, ice, cold weather…. There’s magic in the air of Quebec City. A giant snowman wearing a red toque, a ceinture fléchée (arrow sash) and a face mask was recently …
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50th anniversary of the October Crisis – Part 3
The Quebec Chronicle-Telegraph (QCT) continued its coverage of the ongoing crisis following the murder of Pierre Laporte on Oct. 17, 1970.In early November, rewards totalling $150,000 were jointly offered by …
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Discovering the International Appalachian Trail
At the eastern tip of the Gaspé Peninsula, inside Forillon National Park, a short, steep walk from the lighthouse in what was once the village of Cap-Gaspé, there’s a lookout …
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