Community Calendar
Wednesday, Aug. 7 at 12:05 p.m. – Musical Wednesdays concert featuring classical pianist Alain Châteauvert at Chalmers-Wesley United Church, 78 Rue Sainte-Ursule in Old Quebec. Free admission. Donations welcome. Door …
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It’s time for the eighth Sleeman Boot Camp
The eighth edition of the Sleeman Boot Camp takes place on Aug. 9 and 10 the PEPS at Université Laval. Organized by former NHL and Quebec Remparts goaltender Cédrick Desjardins …
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Les Noces de Figaro ties the knot at La Bordée theatre
The Festival d’Opéra de Québec continued on July 29, 31 and Aug. 2 with three presentations of an adapted version of Mozart’s comic opera Les Noces de Figaro / The …
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FLIP Fabrique draws a big crowd at Place Jean-Béliveau
FLIP Fabrique has found a new home in a more spacious venue for its summer performances. The local circus group has moved to Place Jean-Béliveau in front of the Videotron …
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Statement by the Prime Minister on Korean War Veterans Day
On July 26, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau issued the following statement on Korean War Veterans Day:“Today, we honour the more than 26,000 Canadians who answered the call to serve during …
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As Orange Wave ebbs, where will Quebec NDP vote flow?
Egad and câline!* The federal election is less than three months away, give or take a decision concerning a religious holiday.**You may recall, four years ago the campaign officially got …
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The story behind Rue Daniel-Johnson
This private street* in the Les Saules district of Quebec City is named in honour of Daniel Johnson (1915-1968), Quebec’s 20th premier. He was born in Danville, Quebec, the son …
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MEMORIALS AND THINGS OF FAME
July 29, 1819 – The Quebec GazetteThe CometPortland – The lovers of astronomy … may now be gratified by the appearance of a brilliant comet in our hemisphere. The last …
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Quebec opera festival opens with Tempêtes & Passions
More than an hour before the doors of the Chapelle du Musée de l’Amérique francophone opened, fans hoping to get a front-row seat inside were lined up at the door …
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Crossing Canada: North to Hudson Bay
Polar bears and belugas. Taiga and tundra. Historic Hudson Bay. Churchill, Manitoba has it all and, following a 19-month interruption in service due to essential railroad repairs, visitors can once …
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