Quebec, N.L. reach Churchill Falls agreement Kevin Dougherty The long-term sale of elec- tricity from Churchill Falls in Labrador that was a sweetheart deal for Hydro-Québec, but a bitter defeat…
The fire started near the back entrance of the house, spread through the siding material and into the roof of the historic house on Rue Ste-Ursule. (Photo by Shirley Nadeau) Fire damages another historic house in Old Quebec Shirley Nadeau shirley@qctonline.com Fire trucks swarmed into the Old City on Dec. 9 after receiving a 911 call from employees at an…
City broke promise on community centre renos, councillor says Ruby Pratka, Local Journalism Initiative reporter editor@qctonline.com In May 2018, then-city councillor Jonatan Julien left his seat on then- mayor Régis…
Bonhomme’s favourite summer slide will be part of his Gougoune et Dougoune Winter Beach. He and ticket holders will have 34 days of fun sliding, jumping into a giant ball pool, climbing an iced polar bear, snow canoeing and much more from Dec. 21 to Feb. 16. The site will be open throughout the holidays, during the 71st Winter Carnival and on weekends until Feb. 16. (Photo by Cassandra Kerwin) Bonhomme Carnaval opens his Winter Beach starting Dec. 21 Cassandra Kerwin cassandra@qctonline.com Even though summer is over, it will soon be time to go to the beach! That’s right! Bonhomme…
A snowball-shaped ice cream dessert with coconut and passion fruit flavours in the centre ends the elegant meal. (Photo by Cassandra Kerwin) Château Frontenac serves dinner for Hôtel de Glace anniversary Shirley Nadeau shirley@qctonline.com This fall, the Château Frontenac announced a culinary partnership with the 25th Hôtel de Glace de Québec in…
Sylvie Longpré donates a portion of her Barbie collection to the MCQ Cassandra Kerwin cassandra@qctonline.com It was a trip down memory lane at the Centre National de Conservation et d’études…
Toboggan Festival to close out 2024 with spectacular celebration Sarah Elworthy sarah@qctonline.com As 2024 winds to a close, the Toboggan Festival is set to deliver a three-day celebration from Dec….
Kaléidoscopes Festival a celebration of winter, culture and community Sarah Elworthy sarah@qctonline.com The heart of Old Quebec will soon come alive with the sights, sounds and flavours of the Kaléidoscopes…
A visit with Santa Claus is a must-do activity at Frima. Father Christmas listens attentively to visitors’ wishes, before giving them a small gift such as these candy cane pencils.
Allain St. Pierre holds his daughter Laurence, next to his partner Veronique, and his in-laws, Line and Ermel Hachey, at Woodoliparc’s Christmas village, Frima. (Photo by Danielle Burns) Finding lost Christmas spirit in a ‘magical place’ at Frima Danielle Burns danielle@qctonline.com Woodooliparc may only be 20 minutes from the Quebec City bridges in Beauce, but one New Brunswick…
In first place was this tall Vase Automne by Manon Delorme from Montreal. (Photo by Danielle Burns) Veteran potters and newcomers share wares at Poteries d’hiver Danielle Burns danielle@qctonline.com The inauguration of Poteries d’hiver, a ceramics sale selling beautiful things “for everyday rituals” was also the first…