The story behind Rue Charles-Dickens
This street honours the memory of the famous English novelist Charles Dickens (1812-1870) who first became known for his stories of life in London. His chronicle The adventures of Mr. …
Memorials and Things of Fame
December 21, 1867 – The Morning Chronicle The Earthquake – Curious Belief The recent shock of an earthquake in Montreal, vividly recalled an old prophecy, and almost scared many French …
High school basketball to resume activities after the holidays
The 11 basketball teams at St. Patrick’s High School (SPH) and at Quebec High School (QHS) will take a break over the holidays.On the girls’ side, St. Pat’s Fighting Irish …
The first annual “LUC”-KY sports awards announced
2017 is almost over and once again, we reflect on all that happened, good or bad, serious or funny. Since this is our last issue for 2017, I thought it …
Nation-shaping riot anniversaries coming in 2018
Aren’t you glad you don’t have to say, hear or write “sesquicentennial” anymore? (Thank you, spell-checker, for surely more than the 150th time). Canada 1.5 soon will be history, and …
Merry Christmas to all!
We wanted a really special photo for the front page of the last issue of the QCT before the holidays, so we contacted the Cathedral of the Holy Trinity in …
Happy Hanukkah!
Members of Quebec City’s Jewish community celebrated Hanukkah on Dec. 17. Known as the Festival of Lights, it celebrates the miracle of the temple oil lasting eight days after the …
OBITUARY: Malcolm JOHNSTON 1929-2017
Malcolm Johnston, age 88, died at Saint Brigid’s Home, on December 14, 2017. He was the husband (first marriage) of the late Constance Hamilton and (second marriage) of the late …
The OSQ choir sings Christmas carols on Avenue Cartier
The OSQ choir sings Christmas carols on Avenue Cartier...
Welcome to my kitchen
I guess by this late date in December your shopping is finished, the gifts are wrapped and under the tree or still hidden in the basement cupboard. The house is …