Hidden English History in Portneuf, Part 3: A tale of two churches
The Portneuf region is rich in stories, and Glen Marcotte has heard many of them. “Edward Rutherfurd could write a wonderful novel about Portneuf,” says Marcotte, referring to the author …
The families from the Waterloo Settlement
The Irish families from the Waterloo SettlementThe Waterloo Settlement ? Not many have heard about this place, but where is it? When was it created? Well, about two hundred years …
U.S. Consulate Independence Day party makes a game of shared history
The annual Independence Day reception hosted by the United States Consul General in Quebec City was almost two weeks late this year. It’s not unusual for the consulate to host …
Lost in translation in Helsinki
The summit meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin in Helsinki on July 16 generated a tremendous amount of turmoil and anger towards the president of …
Hard for women to crack the concrete ceiling in construction
Some 150,000 construction workers downed tools last week and dispersed to various destinations, the beaches of Maine being a popular choice. It’s a phenomenon unique to Quebec since 1970, this …
Memorials and Things of Fame
July 25, 1868 – The Morning Chronicle City Council Meeting – The Levis Ferry An important letter from the Superintendent of Works was read, informing the Council that he had …
The story behind Rue Audubon
This street in Beauport is named in honour of John James Audubon, an American ornithologist, naturalist and painter. He was noted for his extensive studies documenting all types of American …
Tea Time at the Morrin Centre is steeped in history
There’s something enchanting about sitting in the Morrin Centre library sipping tea, watching warm summer light stream through the windows, surrounded by books and steeped in history. This is Tea …
Letter to the Editor
Dear Editor:[In response to Lise Lafond’s article about Archibald Belaney, in the July 11 edition of the QCT] Grey Owl came to Quebec in the early 1930s. He gave a …
Travels through the Townships
Want to get away for a few days and enjoy the countryside? Why not hit the road and head east, to the Eastern Townships, that is. After crossing the Pierre …