2021 marks 100th anniversary of Legion poppy campaign
2021 marks 100th anniversary of Legion poppy campaign Adapted from a press release by Shirley Nadeau shirley@qctonline.com I n 1921, Anna Guérin, later christened “The Poppy Lady from France,” inspired …
New stairway to link Parc du Bois-de-Coulonge and Plains of Abraham
New stairway to link Parc du Bois-de-Coulonge and Plains of Abraham Peter Black peterblack@qctonline.com Construction is set to begin this fall on a new stairway linking the Plains of Abraham …
STREET VIEWS: The story behind Rue du Général-Vanier
Street Views: The story behind Rue du Général-Vanier Shirley Nadeau shirley@qctonline.com This street is named after General Georges-Philias Vanier (1888-1967). The Canadian Army officer and diplomat was born in the …
Memorials and Things of Fame – November 3, 2021
Memorials and Things of Fame – November 3, 2021 Researched and compiled by Lorie Pierce lorie@qctonline.com November 2, 1871 – The Morning Chronicle Personal – Captain Creagh, Commandant of …
PHOTO: Whale party in the St. Lawrence!
QHS students hold successful blood drive despite pandemic
QHS students hold successful blood drive despite pandemic Cassandra Kerwin cassandra@qctonline.com Quebec High School (QHS) senior leadership program students transformed the school gym into a blood donor clinic the afternoon …
Cooke-Sasseville plant Le Fruit Maudit at the Maison O’Neill
Cooke-Sasseville plant Le Fruit Maudit at the Maison O’Neill Cassandra Kerwin cassandra@qctonline.com Under the bright sun and the colourful autumn trees, local artists Cooke-Sasseville unveiled their latest playful work, Le …
Meet the Mayoral Candidates: Marie-Josée Savard seeks to define herself outside of Labeaume’s shadow
MEET THE MAYORAL CANDIDATES: Marie-Josée Savard seeks to define herself outside of Labeaume’s shadow Peter Black, Local Journalism Initiative reporter peterblack@qctonline.com One might call it a tough act to follow, …
Construction of new central library in full swing
Construction of new central library in full swing Ruby Pratka, Local Journalism Initiative reporter ruby@qctonline.com Quebec City’s flagship library is undergoing a major makeover. In August 2019, the Bibliothèque Gabrielle-Roy, …
