125 years ago: the inauguration of the first Winter Carnival
The first Quebec City Winter Carnival was inaugurated on Monday, Jan. 29, 1894. Governor General and Lady Aberdeen had been invited as guests of honour for the occasion, but a …
Join Now
Hooked on School Days – Our actions, A+ in their success!
The 14th edition of Hooked on School Days (HSD) will take place across Quebec from Feb. 11 to 15. The Réseau des Instances régionales de concertation – IRC), a network …
Join Now
Winter photos!
In front of City Hall, this statue of Bonhomme Carnaval dances as a friendly reminder that Quebec City’s Winter Carnival is fast approaching. Photo by Danielle Burns The toboggan hill …
Join Now
PM’s statement on International Holocaust Remembrance Day
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau issued the following statement on International Holocaust Remembrance Day Jan. 27:“Today, we mourn the loss of more than six million Jews who were murdered during the …
Join Now
Carnaval de Québec is coming to Avenue Maguire
Frigid temperatures, snow and ice everywhere can only mean one thing: Carnaval de Québec – Quebec City’s 65th renowned Winter Carnival – is barely a week away. This year, festivities …
Join Now
Lifelong Learning launches spring 2019 program
Some 40 Lifelong Learners attended a Welcome Tea held on Jan. 15 in the Valcartier Family Centre at its new address on 2630 Blvd. Hochelaga.The gathering was an excellent opportunity …
Join Now
Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow . . . no more!
Avenue Cartier on a snowy Sunday afternoon. Let the snowplow pass! Photo by Peter Black This virtual fireplace in front of the Musée nationale des Beaux-Arts du …
Join Now
Funny, how Big Tobacco is quitting “ordinary” cigarettes
Any Bob Newhart fans out there? Sure there are. The American comedian and actor, still performing occasionally at 89, is the master of the deadpan reaction. His specialty is one-sided …
Join Now
The story behind Avenue Calixa-Lavallée
This street was named after Calixa Lavallée (1842-1891), best known for composing the music for “O Canada,” which officially became the national anthem of Canada in 1980.Lavallée’s father, Augustin Lavallée, …
Join Now
Canada non grata in Saudi Arabia and China
On Jan. 12, Canada’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Chrystia Freeland, welcomed 18-year-old Saudi refugee Rahaf Mohammed al-Qunun (who now goes by Rahaf Mohammed) at Toronto’s Pearson International Airport. The image …
Join Now