Last week, GRIMP, the fire department’s rescue unit conducted a practice rescue from the heights of a construction crane. Named after the French word grimper (to climb), the rescue unit…
Throughout August, Quebecers across the province are being encouraged to get out and enjoy the plethora of activities organized to mark Archaeology Month. The Archéo-Québec Network promises every site you…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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….