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) 
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) 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,…
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) 
The future is still uncertain for the shuttered Medicago facility in Beauport. (Photo from QCT archives via CBC) 
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) 
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)