Celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Cap-Rouge train trestle
To mark the 100th anniversary of the Cap-Rouge train trestle, the Parc Jacques-Cartier at the mouth of the Cap-Rouge River bustled with activities this past weekend. There was a complete …
School buses back on roads
Drivers, prepare to stop. Back-to-school season is here! The Canada Safety Council would like to remind motorists that yellow school buses are back on the roads this fall. Remain vigilant, …
Summer isn’t over yet. Buskers still performing in Vieux-Québec
The grand finalé – while his flexible partner provides a platform, this street performer carefully assesses a most daunting obstacle. With a running start, he did indeed dive cleanly through …
The Plains of Abraham: the World War Years
The National Battlefields Commission invites the public to participate in a special commemorative activity: The Plains of Abraham: the World War Years. This special guided tour will be held only …
Signs your child is struggling at school
The end of August brought the first day of school in Quebec City. While most children are able to cope with the normal nervousness that comes with the beginning of …
Envol & Macadam Festival rocks ’n’ rolls Quebec City
From September 5 to 7, Quebec City welcomed Envol & Macadam, the alternative music festival attracting emerging punk rock bands from around the world. The three-day festival was well attended …
Memorials and Things of Fame
1863 The Morning Chronicle St. Peter street and Mountain street were the scene, yesterday afternoon, of a disgraceful disturbance which lasted for a considerable length of time, completely blocking up …
News Digest September 4, 2013
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Kirkin’ o’ the Tartan at St. Andrew’s Church
This past Sunday morning at St. Andrew’s Church in Old Quebec, a colourful, traditional ceremony took place. The Kirkin’ o’ the Tartans worn by members of the congregation has been …
Quebec City garden writer cultivates international connections
In early August, a somewhat eccentric-looking group of nearly 400 people gathered in Quebec City. Pen in hand, sun hat in place, and the occasional smudge of dirt on a …