Secondary 5 students Sophie, Sophia and Lucia organized a student strike in solidarity with striking teachers. Their sign reads, “My teachers are there for me. Be there for my teachers.” (Photo by Cassandra Kerwin) QHS students protest in solidarity with striking teachers Cassandra Kerwin cassandra@qctonline.com About 100 Quebec High School (QHS) students drew a lot of attention at the intersection of Boul. René-Lévesque and…
André Zaccarin, dean of the faculty of science and engineering at Université Laval, read a short speech to commemorate the 14 women murdered at École Polytechnique in 1989. The granite table on which the roses are placed is engraved with the names of the victims and quotes about the importance of women in STEM. (Photo by Myriam Labbé) Université Laval commemorates victims of Polytechnique femicide Myriam Labbé myriam@qctonline.com On Dec. 6, 1989, a 25- year-old man murdered 14 women at École Polytechnique de Montréal, and nine more were…
COMMENTARY: Napoleonic thoughts: Muscleman’s murder theory and Louisiana Purchase Peter Black, Local Journalism Initiative reporter peterblack@qctonline.com I have a small laminated copy of Jacques-Louis David’s famous portrait of Napoleon Bonaparte,…
Tax hike less than inflation a ‘gift’ to city residents: Marchand Peter Black, Local Journalism Initiative reporter peterblack@qctonline.com Street parkers, parking lot owners, cat owners and anyone who owns a…
Critics say city budget hits businesses hard Peter Black, Local Journalism Initiative reporter peterblack@qctonline.com Reaction to the city’s 2024 budget predictably focused on the hefty tax increases, particularly on commercial…
The skating oval on the Plains of Abraham is set to open Dec. 14 – barring a warm spell – featuring a new chalet. The structure, made from shipping containers, will house washrooms, an equipment rental counter and space for people to lace up their skates. Last year, some 50,000 skaters visited the refrigerated oval. The rink will be open until March and access is free. (Photo by Peter Black, Local Journalism Initiative reporter) Plains skating oval gets new chalet…
The future is still uncertain for the shuttered Medicago facility in Beauport. (Photo from QCT archives via CBC) Two biotech companies pick up pieces of Medicago Peter Black, Local Journalism Initiative reporter peterblack@qctonline.com Ten months after the sudden shutdown of vaccine manufacturer Medicago, two Quebec biotech companies are…
Many families brought their personal menorahs from home to light together on the second night of Hanukkah at the Beth Israel Ohev Sholem synagogue. (Photo by Shirley Nadeau) Members of Quebec City’s Jewish community celebrate Hanukkah Shirley Nadeau shirley@qctonline.com On Dec. 8, the second night of Hanukkah, also known as the Festival of Lights, some 30 members of…
Memorials and Things of Fame Researched and compiled by Lorie Pierce lorie@qctonline.com December 16, 1773 – The Quebec Gazette We learn that a very important geographical discovery has lately been…
Among the long list of activities and events in the upcoming 70th Winter Carnival, Bonhomme invites people to use their smartphones for the Effigy Rally. People can hunt for the 70 different effigies scattered around town using the mobile app. (Photo by Cassandra Kerwin) Bonhomme Carnaval reveals more events for the 70th Winter Carnival Cassandra Kerwin cassandra@qctonline.com As temperatures dropped and snow and ice covered the city, Bonhomme Carnaval danced and smiled as he…