School board elections will be maintained
As you all know by now, Bill 86 – An Act to modify the organization and governance of school boards to give schools a greater say in decision-making and ensure …
The British (cars) are coming!
On June 4, the Domaine Maizerets, at 200 Boulevard Montmorency, will host the 2016 edition of the “Rendez-Vous British Québec” car show, a gathering of people who share their passion …
Starmania and more at annual Festival Opéra de Québec
The sixth annual Festival Opéra de Québec will be back this summer, from July 24 to August 6, with world-class concerts and activities that are sure to delight music lovers. …
ComediHa! Festival will soon be in town
ComediHa!, Quebec City’s annual funny festival, will be taking place from June 8 to 19 and June 25. Many English-speaking comedians will be performing this year, even the original Patch …
Register soon for fifth annual FoodCamp
Remember the 2015 FoodCamp, held last April at the Château Frontenac? (See www.qctonline.com/delicious-weekend-foodcamp in the April 12, 2015, edition of the QCT). This decadently delicious event will take place again …
Memorials and Things of Fame
1866 The Morning Chronicle Temperatures at Quebec – “An Observer” sends the following: on 16th May, at 6 o’clock of the following years the temperature was as follows: 1863–76 [degrees …
The story behind Rue James-Bowen
Rue James-Bowen in Cap-Rouge was named in honour of a former mayor of the municipality, James Bowen, Jr. A prosperous timber merchant and “squire” in Cap-Rouge, Bowen was the great-grandson …
Art therapy is coming to the Wellness Centre this June!
Caring for an aging, ill or dependent loved one is like being on an emotional roller coaster. Frustrations and sorrows get tangled up with successes and joys. You may exude …
Historical re-enactment of a soldier’s life in New France
Over the May long weekend (the Fête des Patriotes), the Royal 22e Régiment Museum and 70 history lovers welcomed visitors to the fourth annual re-enactment of 18th-century military life in …
Montreal declares moratorium on horse-drawn carriages
In a recent press release, SPA Canada said it is relieved to hear that horses will not be forced to pull carriages in the streets of Montreal this summer. According …