The Cathedral of the Holy Trinity is pleased to announce an additional concert in their Midi en Musique concert series. Acclaimed organist Dr. Benjamin Waterhouse will be featured in a…
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Commissioner of Official Languages urges the federal government and CBC to keep in mind its duties with regard to official langu
Canada’s Commissioner of Official Languages Graham Fraser recently reminded the federal government and CBC/Radio-Canada that they both have responsibilities to official language communities as the public broadcaster’s operations evolve.”CBC/Radio-Canada is…
An architectural stroll down memory lane at the Saint-Jean-Baptiste church
In keeping with the movement by archaeological organizations and universities to spotlight historic and religious sites in urban centres, an exhibit in the Saint-Jean-Baptiste district examines the impact of local…
Public art in Quebec City – 102 works to discover
The City of Québec and the Quebec City tourism office have launched a guide to public art called L’Art public à Québec – 102 Oeuvres à Découvrir (Public Art in…
Giant hogweed, invasive and nasty!
One day while picking wild flowers with my granddaughter, we came upon an enormous plant. It was so tall that it reminded me of the children’s fairy tale Jack and…
Blondie and Billy Joel take centre stage
It couldn’t have been a more perfect night for live music in the great outdoors. Tens of thousands of people had gathered at the Bell Stage on the Plains of…
The Piano Man: Billy Joel plays to his audience at the FEQ
QCT photographer Jay Ouellet says, “Incredible! This was the first time in my 10 years [covering the FEQ] that photographers were allowed up on the stage … off to the…
Street views: The story behind the name of Rue Anthony-Law
Rue Anthony-Law is a short street located in Sainte-Foy between Rue Nelles and Rue Gregg. A municipal park and Saint-Yves Church is nearby. The street is named after Commander C….
What’s the German word for “party”?
Chéri(e), j’arrive, a popular music show on 94.3 CHYZ FM, was broadcasting live from the top floor of the Ninkasi bar on Rue Saint-Jean on Sunday afternoon. But nearly all…
Drawn to Quebec: Sketching en plein air
The sun was brilliant, the sky was bluebird blue, and the Roger-Van den Hende botanical gardens was swarming – with local sketchers. Imagine a day-long flash mob involving some thirty…