International speed snowboarders raced down the slopes of Le Relais last weekend. The local ski resort is a regular stop on the NorAm (North American) competition circuit. Snowboarders came from as…
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Quebec Remparts back on the ice with new players
Attention Quebec Major Junior Hockey League (QMJHL) fans – the end of the CEGEP and university terms marks the beginning of the trading period for all players in the 18-team…
Happy Hanukkah!
Members of Quebec City’s Jewish community celebrated Hanukkah on Dec. 17. Known as the Festival of Lights, it celebrates the miracle of the temple oil lasting eight days after the…
SFE students spread joy throughout the community
Have you heard about the Christmas spirit at Ste-Foy Elementary School (SFE)? Well, we have lots of it! A tradition has been taking place for several years at SFE. Cycle…
The return of The Philanthropist multimedia theatre presentation
The QCT recently learned that The Philanthropist, the multimedia theatre presentation about the life of Jeffery Hale that took place in August, 2017, will be back for two encore performances…
Christmas Hamper volunteers deliver the goods!
The English-speaking community of Quebec City really pulled its weight this past week and delivered some 660 hamper boxes to 131 homes on Saturday, Dec. 16. Another 70 people with…
Cirque du Soleil tests the (frozen) waters with Crystal on ice
Cirque du Soleil has taken a first time crack at producing a show on ice. Crystal – merging circus arts with figure skating – was presented at the Videotron Centre…
Jigsaw puzzle genius Ron Baker
Ron Baker is a puzzling person… That is, he loves to do jigsaw puzzles! The 89-year-old lives in McGreevy Manor with his charming little Siamese cat Angel, but spends part…
The story behind Rue Charles-Dickens
This street honours the memory of the famous English novelist Charles Dickens (1812-1870) who first became known for his stories of life in London. His chronicle The adventures of Mr….
Memorials and Things of Fame
December 21, 1867 – The Morning ChronicleThe Earthquake – Curious BeliefThe recent shock of an earthquake in Montreal, vividly recalled an old prophecy, and almost scared many French Canadian families…