A report from the Morning Chronicle of July 7, 1868
Surgical Separation of the Siamese Twins, Chang and EngThe scientific world, and especially that portion of it who have made the study of medicine and surgery their profession, cannot fail …
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It’s quite possible that no one on the planet bemoans the demise of black-and-white television. Who, apart from cinema auteurs and the incurably colour-blind, would want to revert to a …
The story behind Rue de l’Apiculteur-Verret
Rue de l’Apiculteur-Verret is named in honour of Jacques-Ferdinand Verret (1860-1946) who was a renowned beekeeper. Born in Charlesbourg (now part of Quebec City), he was the oldest of a …
Memorials and Things of Fame
July 12, 1818 – The Quebec Gazette Note from Lorie: Through the introduction of steamboats in Canadian and American waters, routes which previously required weeks to travel by stagecoach were …
Hot tips on how to keep cool this summer
Summer has arrived in Quebec in a big way. Sunny skies, warm winds and soaring thermometers were the norm this past week, with “feels like” temperatures reaching the low 40s. …
The Weeknd lights up FEQ opening night with smoke and fire
The Weeknd lit up the Bell stage on opening night of the 51st Festival d’Été de Québec (FEQ). Despite the oppressive heat and humidity, the Plains of Abraham were crowded …
Place Limouloise: a place to see and be seen
It all started in 2015 with Plaza Limoilou, which became Place Limoilou in 2016. A few years later, after lots of consulting with the public and private sector and a …
Community builders honoured on Quebec City’s 410th birthday with awarding of medals
On July 3, on the occasion of the 410th anniversary of the founding of Quebec City, Mayor Régis Labeaume awarded the Medal of the City of Quebec to Claire and …
Governor General Julie Payette presents 26 honours
Governor General Julie Payette presented honours to 26 people from across the country at a ceremony held on July 6 at the Citadelle. Surrounded by family and friends, recipients were …
Meet Sébastien Clavet: the QCT’s newest freelance journalist
The Quebec Chronicle-Telegraph welcomes Sébastien Clavet to its team of freelance journalists. Sébastien is back in Quebec City after many years in Montmagny. His career path from getting a diploma …