Morrin Centre members Ming Zeng, Julia Zeng, Romeo Zeng and Tingting Tan said they had a blast at Arts Alive! 2024. Their family has been attending Morrin Centre events since they moved to Quebec in 2020. (Photo by Sarah Elworthy) Morrin Centre hosts an epic birthday party for Arts Alive! 2024 Sarah Elworthy sarah@qctonline.com The 10th anniversary edition of Arts Alive! Québec took place Aug. 16 and 17 in the…
People line-danced in the makeshift saloon at Quai Saint-André. (Photo by Cassandra Kerwin) The 13th Festibière draws large crowds to festive summer event Cassandra Kerwin cassandra@qctonline.com From Aug. 15 to 18, the 13th Festibière attracted large crowds to Quai Saint-André behind Espace Quatre…
COMMENTARY: Francophone immigration soaring in communities outside Quebec Peter Black peterblack@qctonline.com It was all in a day’s work for Marc Miller, Canada’s minister of immigration, refugees and citizenship. He was…
Anglo numbers increase in QC area, slump in some regions Peter Black peterblack@qctonline.com The English-speaking population of Quebec City has increased by nearly 40 per cent over 20 years, according…
Divers, working in murky waters, search for garbage tossed into Louise Basin. (Photo from Aquarium du Québec) Divers pull pile of garbage from Louise Basin Peter Black, Local Journalism Initiative reporter peterblack@qctonline.com Though hampered by murky waters, some 30 scuba divers pulled 768 pounds of junk and…
Three white figures seem to be having a philosophical discussion as they face each other outside the entrance to the Grand Théâtre. The sculptures are by Quebec artist Lewis Pagé. (Photo by Shirley Nadeau) MONUMENTAL VIEWS: Let’s sit down and talk about it in front of the Grand Théâtre Shirley Nadeau shirley@qctonline.com Seated near the entrance of the Grand Théâtre de Québec at the…
Former Liberal minister Sam Hamad is thinking about running for mayor of Quebec City. (Image from Radio-Canada) Former Liberal minister, Louis-Hébert MNA Sam Hamad mulls mayoral bid Peter Black, Local Journalism Initiative reporter peterblack@qctonline.com Speculation is mounting about a possible mayoral bid by former Liberal minister and…
Memorials and Things of Fame Researched and compiled by Lorie Pierce lorie@qctonline.com August 23, 1764 – The Quebec Gazette An Act for repealing the duties now payable upon beaver skins…
English health care available ‘no questions asked’ despite directive: Roberge Ruby Pratka, Local Journalism Initiative reporter editor@qctonline.com After a hastily convened meeting with representatives of several hand-picked groups representing the…
People of all ages wearing festive red and blue enjoyed National Acadian Day activities at the Jardins de L’Hôtel de Ville. (Photo by Cassandra Kerwin) National Acadian Day celebrated in Quebec City Cassandra Kerwin cassandra@qctonline.com The blue, white and red flag with a yellow star flew high across Canada on Aug. 15, National Acadian Day….