Grade 5 students Alice Robillard and Emma Perrault proudly display signs they designed themselves. “The world is changing, we are changing and trying to change for the better, but it seems the governments don’t change [their policies],” said Emma, whose sign reads “The climate is changing – why not you?” (Photo by Myriam Labbé) Thousands march for change in largest Earth Day march since 2019 Myriam Labbé myriam@qctonline.com On April 23, a coalition of student associations, unions and community groups led a demonstration to…
Federal civil servants’ strike enters second week Ruby Pratka, Local Journalism Initiative reporter editor@qctonline.com Tax return processing, Canadian citizenship ceremonies and the issuing of new passports are just a few…
COMMENTARY: Evening travel between Montreal and Quebec City needs new options Peter Black, Local Journalism Initiative reporter peterblack@qctonline.com It was a perfect move. Planned to a T. Military precision. Load…
CAQ government kills plan for ‘third link’ tunnel for cars and trucks Peter Black, Local Journalism Initiative reporter peterblack@qctonline.com Calling it mainly a victim of the pandemic’s impact on commuter…
TRAM TRACKER: Alstom train contract passes with vote from Smith Peter Black, Local Journalism Initiative reporter peterblack@qctonline.com A critical City Hall vote on a major tramway contract passed by just…
MEMORIALS AND THINGS OF FAME – April 25, 2023 Researched and compiled by Lorie Pierce lorie@qctonline.com April 28, 1873 – The Morning Chronicle Shipping Intelligence Arrival of the…
This image shows how New Liverpool Elementary School will look once construction is completed. (Image from CQSB) New South Shore English school named New Liverpool Elementary Peter Black, Local Journalism Initiative reporter peterblack@qctonline.com A little less than a year away from its scheduled opening, the new Central…
New elementary school name honours historic English enclave in Lévis Ruby Pratka, Local Journalism Initiative reporter editor@qctonline.com On April 20, the Central Québec School Board (CQSB) announced that its new…
Here’s how a section of Chemin Sainte-Foy near Ave. des Braves will look once new bike paths are installed this summer. (Image from Ville de Québec) Path on Chemin Sainte-Foy among many bike-friendly city projects Peter Black, Local Journalism Initiative reporter peterblack@qctonline.com Consultations are underway on the city’s plan to create a bicycle path on a…
Pierre-Olivier Ouellet’s scientific mind does not stop him from marvelling at the beauty of the insects he captures. Some of his displays feature vibrant combinations of pinned species in mandala-like settings. (Photo by Myriam Labbé) Families swarm to Aquarium du Québec insect festival Myriam Labbé myriam@qctonline.com On April 22-23, the Aquarium du Québec (AdQ) hosted another edition of the now-annual Festival des Insectes in collaboration…