As Queen sang “Don’t Stop Me Now,” fireworks were shot from barges in the middle of the St. Lawrence River. For eight evenings in August, the St. Lawrence River between Quebec City and Lévis is closed to marine traffic for the Grands Feux Loto-Québec (Photo by Cassandra Kerwin) The Grands Feux Loto-Québec shoot for the stars for 30th anniversary Cassandra Kerwin cassandra@qctonline.com The Grands Feux Loto-Québec (GFLQ) is going all out for its 30th edition. From fan-favourite music…
Musicians in traditional New France military attire performed during the Fêtes de la Nouvelle-France from Aug. 6 to 9. (Photo by Cassandra Kerwin) Les Fêtes de la Nouvelle-France a popular trip back in time Cassandra Kerwin cassandra@qctonline.com Over the weekend, Old Quebec returned to its roots. From Aug. 6 to 9, tourists and…
COMMENTARY: Sending Martel to Senate gives Liberals another shot at Saguenay seat Peter Black Quebec Chronicle-Telegraph, Local Journalism Initiative peterblack@qctonline.com Some folks best remember Richard Martel for the fierce battles…
Forestry expert: Cutting trees for tramway a ‘choice for the future’ Peter Black Quebec Chronicle-Telegraph, Local Journalism Initiative peterblack@qctonline.com It’s probably safe to say practically no one is happy to…
The steel frame of the new English high school has begun to rise on the Ave. Wolfe construction site. (Photo by Peter Black) New high school comes together, and so does staff Peter Black Quebec Chronicle-Telegraph, Local Journalism Initiative peterblack@qctonline.com With “la rentrée” for the new school year fast approaching, construction is advancing…
Musicologist Benjamin René takes helm at St. Lawrence Ruby Pratka Quebec Chronicle-Telegraph, Local Journalism Initiative editor@qctonline.com Well-known local classical music educator Benjamin René will succeed Edward Berryman as director of…
Three “flying cows” suspended in the air by jets of “milk” from their udders float beside the Périscope theatre. If you look carefully, you can see a group of “little green men” on the ledge of the building behind the cows, just below the theatre’s name. Are they involved in alien “cattle theft” or … is it just another quirky art installation by the Cooke-Sasseville duo? (Photo by Shirley Nadeau) MONUMENTAL MOOS: Cooke-Sasseville cows fly over Périscope theatre 🐂🐂🐂 Shirley Nadeau shirley@qctonline.com Three udderly unique statues of life-sized black-and-white cows have cropped up beside the Periscope theatre, at the corner…
Memorials and Things of Fame Researched and compiled by Lorie Pierce loriepierce@qctonline.com August 11, 1766 – The Quebec Gazette A Proclamation … at the Court of…
Gov. Gen. Louise Arbour chats with a member of the Royal 22e Régiment at the Citadelle de Québec duringherinspectionoftheGuardofHonour. Bâtisse,theregiment’smascot,andhiskeeperstandat attention to the right. (Photo by Shirley Nadeau) Governor General Louise Arbour has busy first visit to Quebec City Peter Black Quebec Chronicle-Telegraph, Local Journalism Initiative peterblack@qctonline.com Governor General Louise Arbour wasted little time during a six-day visit…
On the evening of Aug. 7, comedian and clarinetist Christopher Hall and his string quartet presented an original show at the Edwin-Bélanger Bandstand that blended classical music and humour. Between pieces by Mozart, Brahms, Beethoven and others, Hall punctuated the evening with humour, making classical music accessible and entertaining. PETiTOM and the Lost Fingers will perform at the last two concerts of the season on Aug. 12 and 14. The concerts are free and reservations are not required. Showtime is 7 p.m. Bring your own folding chair or blanket. (Photo by Shirley Nadeau) Edwin-Bélanger Bandstand more popular than ever…