The story behind Avenue George-Carroll
Avenue George-Carroll is named in honour of Henry George Carroll, who was born in Kamouraska, Quebec, of an Irish Catholic father, Michael Carroll, and a Scottish Protestant mother, Margaret Campbell. …
MondoKarnaval a roaring success
Music, dance, crafts, food, a carnival parade and soccer tournaments were all part of the celebration last weekend at the second annual MondoKarnaval. The event was held at the Cartier-Brébeuf …
Newcomers’ welcome reception full of surprises
On July 2, the Ville de Québec held a reception to welcome all newcomers who chose the City as their hometown. Every year, Mayor Régis Labeaume and his staff invite …
Canada Day celebrated despite the rain
Canada Day was celebrated in grand fashion in Quebec City, despite heavy rain that persisted throughout the day. Organizers had ensured that there would be something for everyone to celebrate …
Bonne Fête to the Ville de Québec
The sun came out on July 3 as Quebec City kicked off its 407th anniversary celebrations. In the first of several official events, Cardinal Gérald Lacroix welcomed residents and tourists …
Meet the Reverend Leigh Sinclair
The Reverend Leigh Sinclair led the congregation of Chalmers-Wesley United Church in worship for the first time on Sunday, July 5. After a long drive across Canada from Slave Lake, …
Curtains rise on Anglophone youth theatre festival
Some of Quebec City’s most surprising and innovative English-language theatre can be found in an unexpected place this month – All Saints’ Chapel, a small chapel converted to a performance …
Les Passages Insolites decorate Lower Town
On July 2, artists and passers-by gathered in the Parc du Petit-Champlain for the launching of the second edition of Les Passages Insolites, a series of eccentric and surprising works …
A vintage baseball experience for July 4th
The crack of the bat, the roar of the crowd and two national anthems played on a vintage organ greeted members of the American Colony of Quebec, who celebrated their …
Augustinian Monastery will open to the general public
After two and half years, restoration and renovation of the Monastery adjacent to the Hôtel-Dieu hospital in Old Quebec are complete. The congregation of Augustinian sisters have occupied the site …