The story behind Rue Claude-Picher
This street in Sainte-Foy was named in honour of artist Claude Picher (1927-1998). A native of Quebec City, the painter and engraver showed exceptional artistic talent at a very early …
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MEMORIALS AND THINGS OF FAME
June 11, 1869 – The Morning ChronicleIn the Senate, Mr. Mitchell moved … “An act respecting masters and mates of ships and shipping of seamen.” … The bill had not …
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QCT journalists win four QCNA Awards
Three Quebec Chronicle-Telegraph journalists took home four certificates of excellence from the 39th annual Better Newspapers Competition held by the Quebec Community Newspaper Association (QCNA). Photographer Jay Ouellet took first …
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Dans le Bon Vieux Temps ~ Back in the Day book launch
On June 4, Habitations Valcartier in collaboration with the Municipality of Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier, the Valcartier Historical Committee and Valcartier Elementary School CLC launched their book Dans le Bon Vieux Temps ~ …
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Boer War statue “disappearing” into the trees
A few years ago, I wrote to someone at Quebec City Hall complaining about the fact that the statue of the Boer War soldier at the top of the war …
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What to expect on June 23 for the Grand spectacle de la Fête Nationale
In less than two weeks, the province of Quebec will put its culture on parade, a proud tradition dating back 185 years. With over 6,000 activities and events organized in …
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Inaugural season of Le Diamant will be many-faceted
Le Diamant, the new theatre complex built within the walls of the former YMCA on Place D’Youville, is less than 100 days away from completion. At a press conference held …
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Baby Book Bag program revamped
Did you know that little ones who associate books with happy feelings are more likely to enjoy a love of reading and learning as they grow? Not only do times …
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Newspaper lessons from Murphy’s farm
It will be 16 years next month that I sold the Stanstead Journal. That’s a long time. If my time since the Journal were a child, it would be getting …
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The Stanstead Journal ceases weekly production
We regret to hear that the Stanstead Journal, published weekly since 1845, has ceased its weekly print production and will now exist only online. There are, however, plans to publish …
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