Thousands of people from across Quebec gathered in front of the National Assembly on April 2 to demand better government funding for community services. (Photo by Cassandra Kerwin) Thousands rally for better funding for community services Ruby Pratka Quebec Chronicle-Telegraph, Local Journalism Initiative One day in 2024, Mathieu Gélinas and his colleagues decided they had had enough. Gélinas…
Susan Campbell retires after three decades at CBC Québec Ruby Pratka Quebec Chronicle-Telegraph, Local Journalism Initiative For the last 34 years, as a researcher, reporter, producer and host, Susan Campbell…
COMMENTARY: Speaking of aliens, what ever happened to the Raëlians? Peter Black peterblack@qctonline.com If former U.S. president Barack Obama says aliens are real, smart folks should listen up. On the…
Patrotôt housing project set for former Saint-Vincent-de-Paul site Peter Black Quebec Chronicle-Telegraph, Local Journalism Initiative A prestigious site on the fringes of Old Quebec, once destined to be a luxury…
Patrick Duchesne, CEO of the CIUSSS de la Capitale-Nationale (left, wearing blue tie), accepts a cheque for $310,225 for various projects at Jeffery Hale-Saint-Brigid’s, given by Mario Soucy, president of the Friends’ Foundation. Partners and committee members stand behind them. (Photo by Cassandra Kerwin) JHSB Friends’ Foundation announces new investments in facilities Cassandra Kerwin cassandra@qctonline.com Jeffery Hale – Saint-Brigid’s (JHSB) will support a long list of upcoming projects to improve the quality of life…
François Legault marks final day in the National Assembly as premier Kevin Dougherty kevin@qctonline.com After 25 years as an MNA and seven and a half as premier, François Legault sat…
Inspirational stories come in all shapes and sizes. Entrepreneur Élise Grou (not pictured) started Animascotte in 2023 after her daughter was born with disabilities; that experience taught her to live in the moment and appreciate the small things in life that make people smile. On her website (animascotte. ca), she asks, “What’s better than a hug from a giant stuffed animal?” Local mom Kimberly Hartley (out of shot) brought her three children to meet the Easter bunny and decorate cookies. Twin girls Elena and Emma, 4, wear their matching “Big Sis” sweaters while the Easter Bunny holds their eight-month-old brother Elliot. (Photo by Danielle Burns) Easter magic at Les Galeries de la Capitale
Memorials and Things of Fame Researched and compiled by Lorie Pierce April 11, 1771 – The Quebec Gazette Quebec – Yesterday were executed, on the Grand Parade of this City,…
Man convicted of Vieux-Québec Halloween stabbings to get new trial Kevin Dougherty kevin@qctonline.com Carl Girouard, the man convicted in 2022 of first-degree murder of two people and the attempted murder…
St. Patrick’s High School and soon-to-be CEGEP Champlain St. Lawrence graduate Hassan Adra receives the Lieutenant Governor’s Medal for Youth from Lt.-Gov. Manon Jeannotte. He was one of three students from local English-language schools to receive the honour. (Photo courtesy of the Office of the Lieutenant Governor) Local students honoured with Lieutenant Governor’s Youth Medal Ruby Pratka Quebec Chronicle-Telegraph, Local Journalism Initiative editor@qctonline.com Three students from local English-language schools were awarded the Lieutenant Governor’s Medal for Youth…