Anishinaabe activists Chelsea Brunelle and Sarain Fox hold up a large banner, with the words “Rescind the Doctrine” printed in red and black. (Photo courtesy of CBC via pool, from QCT archives) Indigenous communities await action one year after papal visit Myriam Labbé myriam@qctonline.com On July 24, 2022, the campground across the boulevard from the Basilica of Sainte-Anne- de-Beaupré was brimming with…
Jean-Yves Duclos was sworn in as minister of public services and procurement on July 26. (Photo courtesy of Jean-Yves Duclos via Twitter) Duclos gets new job in big-spending public services and procurement Peter Black, Local Journalism Initiative reporter peterblack@qctonline.com Jean-Yves Duclos, known as one of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s most trusted ministers,…
COMMENTARY: Some strategic moves for Quebec in federal cabinet shuffle Peter Black, Local Journalism Initiative reporter peterblack@qctonline.com Only someone with a heart of stone – or Pierre Poilievre – could…
Franco-Albertan MP Boissonnault named official languages minister Ruby Pratka, Local Journalism Initiative reporter editor@qctonline.com Edmonton Centre MP Randy Boissonnault is the Liberal government’s new point person for issues involving official…
Appeals court rejects class action lawsuit in Limoilou dust saga Ruby Pratka, Local Journalism Initiative reporter editor@qctonline.com A years-long legal battle to obtain compensation for Limoilou residents potentially exposed to…
MONUMENTAL VIEWS: The story behind the statue of Sir George-Étienne Cartier Shirley Nadeau shirley@qctonline.com This large statue, located in Montmorency Park at the top of Côte de la Montagne, honours…
Construction of the exterior of the expanded Bibliothèque Gabrielle-Roy was nearing completion when the QCT visited in October 2022. (Photo by Jonathan Letellier-Black from QCT archives) Gabrielle-Roy Library to reopen in early 2024, city officials say Ruby Pratka, Local Journalism Initiative reporter editor@qctonline.com The Gabrielle-Roy Library is expected to reopen in time for March Break 2024,…
Memorials and Things of Fame – August 2, 2023 Researched and compiled by Lorie Pierce lorie@qctonline.com August 2, 1823 – The Quebec Gazette Contraband Montreal – Nine chests of…
Korrigane owner Catherine Foster and Nature Québec project manager Hubert Fortin present their urban oasis to customers on July 27. (Photo by Myriam Labbé) Korrigane offers a new green community space in Saint-Roch Myriam Labbé myriam@qctonline.com On July 27, the Korrigane microbrewery in St-Roch revealed its new community green space: L’Oasis. Catherine Foster, brewer…
A visit to the grandiose Salon Bleu of the National Assembly, where debates have been held since 1886, is “the highlight of the tour,” according to the Mur à Mur website. (Photo by Danielle Burns) Self-guided tour lets visitors explore the National Assembly Mur à Mur Danielle Burns danielle@qctonline.com If you’ve ever wondered what Quebec’s 125 elected parliamentarians do, the National Assembly is a good…