NDP leadership hopefuls look like long shots
Let’s keep in mind that less than two short years ago, the New Democratic Party was poised to form the government of Canada. (En passant, is a party founded in …
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Rainbow flag rises for the Fête Arc-en-Ciel
On August 31, local politicians and members of the LGBT+ community gathered for the raising of the rainbow flag in the gardens of City Hall in preparation for Quebec City’s …
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Bump in CQSB enrolment numbers
As the school bells rang on August 30, many of the schools administered by the Central Quebec School Board (CQSB), which oversees English-language public schools in the Quebec City area …
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Burke wants education tax gap fixed
He’s not quite ready to organize a tea party, but Central Quebec School Board (CQSB) chairman Stephen Burke is nevertheless up in arms over the continuing inequality of taxes imposed …
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The story behind Rue Van Gogh
Vincent van Gogh (1853-1890) was a Dutch painter whose subjects, during his early years, were peasants and still lifes. Like the older Dutch masters such as Rembrandt, he adopted the …
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Memorials and Things of Fame
1867 The Morning Chronicle Last night, between seven and eight o’clock, our city was visited by a thunder and lightning storm accompanied by strong gusts of wind. The flashes of …
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MondoKarnaval calls for cultural harmony
The fourth edition of MondoKarnaval, Quebec City’s largest free, international cultural festival, took place at Parc Cartier-Brébeuf in Limoilou from September 2 to 4. Over 40 countries were represented, with …
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New website supports anglophones travelling for medical care
A new website has been developed for both English speakers and the general population of Quebec’s eastern regions, to improve their experience when they have to leave home for medical …
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Corn husking time at Baie de Beauport
Sunday was a perfect day for corn husking at the Baie de Beauport beach. The delicious sweet corn, the only certified controlled-origin corn in the province, came from Neuville. Sun …
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Neighbours attend Huron-Wendat cultural event
An indigenous cultural celebration was held in Sillery on September 2 behind the picturesque Maison des Jésuites de Sillery. The family-friendly afternoon activity offered visitors the chance to discover a …
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