A ceremony was held at the residence of the Sisters of the Good Shepherd in Quebec City on Dec. 2, during which a plaque of the Historic Sites and Monuments…
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Street Views: The story behind Impasse Webster
This rather insignificant “impasse” or alley in Old Quebec City was named after Senator Lorne Campbell Webster who was born in Quebec City on Sept. 30, 1871. He was educated…
Memorials and Things of Fame
December 6, 1867 – The Morning ChronicleDistressing accident – Yesterday afternoon, about four o’clock, the horse of a carter named Fitzgerald, startled by the rolling of some barrels on the…
Lise Lafond now a journalist
After submitting articles and award-winning photographs of animals, plants and insects to the QCT for several years, Lise Lafond has been promoted to our list of freelance journalists. Lafond sent…
78th Fraser Highlanders celebrate St. Andrew’s Day
The 78th Fraser Highlanders Pipes and Drums and local Celtic band Crépuscule celebrated St. Andrew’s Day in style. The sound of bagpipes and drums made the ears ring with pleasure…
What does Jeffery Hale Community Services offer?
Where do I go for community services? For medical care? For questions about raising a child, behavioural issues, taking care of my aging parents? These are some of the many…
Bora Parc celebrates first anniversary with a beach party
Village Vacances Valcartier held a winter beach party to celebrate Bora Parc’s first anniversary. Crowds of people, families and children entered the tropical atmosphere for a swim in the wave…
Fun and games at the MNBAQ
Let the Games Begin! A colourful new interactive children’s exhibit at the Musée National des Beaux-Arts du Québec (MNBAQ), designed by José Luis Torres opened in the family gallery of…
Quest for Quebec’s finest poutine continues
A visit to Pat Rétro, located on Rue de Bergerville, near the corner of Avenue Maguire in Quebec City, is like a trip back to the 1960s. Although unimpressive from…
Hats, Heels and Headpieces at the Musée de la Civilisation
Early 20th-century fashions are now on display at the Musée de la Civilisation. Ten years ago, the heritage- and fashion-conscious couple Annie and Pierre Cantin donated over 5,000 items of…