After the rally, PEQ recipients and their supporters marched to protest the program’s elimination. (Photo by Kevin Dougherty) Over 500 rally in front of National Assembly to denounce the end of PEQ Kevin Dougherty kevin@qctonline.com Over 500 people gathered in front of the National Assembly on Feb. 7,…
Students from École Montessori de Québec skate with handmade posters during a lunchtime “community skate” at the Parc du Buisson rink on Feb. 6, calling attention to the city’s proposal to close 19 neighbourhood outdoor rinks over the next two winters. (Photo by Sarah Elworthy) Montessori students and teachers protest rink closures with community skate Sarah Elworthy sarah@qctonline.com At noon on Feb. 6, students and faculty from École Montessori de Québec were joined by families…
First Nations reject proposed Quebec constitution as “colonialist” Kevin Dougherty kevin@qctonline.com At National Assembly hearings Feb. 5 on the Coalition Avenir Québec’s proposed Quebec Constitution Act, 2025, Justice Minister Simon…
Government tables Bill 19 to end dispute with family doctors Ruby Pratka Quebec Chronicle-Telegraph, Local Journalism Initiative editor@qctonline.com Health Minister Sonia Bélanger tabled Bill 19 on Feb. 4, two days…
Participants carry the cross into St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church during the annual Good Friday Procession of the Cross in 2025. The procession may require a permit from the city if Bill 9 becomes law. (Photo by Oksana Mukhina from QCT archives) New secularism bill more trouble than it’s worth, say municipalities Ruby Pratka Quebec Chronicle-Telegraph, Local Journalism Initiative editor@qctonline.com The two largest groups representing Quebec municipalities are worried that the Coalition…
A grim-faced Premier François Legault remains seated as Quebec National Assembly members give him a standing ovation. (screenshot) ANALYSIS: National Assembly reopens with Liberal, CAQ leadership unresolved Kevin Dougherty kevin@qctonline.com The Quebec National Assembly resumed sitting on Feb. 3 with a premier who has announced his resignation, two…
LEGION REPORT Veterans at Maison Paul-Triquet enjoy belated Christmas feast Submitted by Jean Gervais, communications manager, Royal Canadian Legion Branch 265 The Christmas dinner at the Maison Paul-Triquet in Sainte-Foy…
OPINION: We can blame Valentine’s Day romance on Chaucer Pauline Kerr pauline@qctonline.com Contrary to popular belief, St. Valentine was never the patron saint of chocolate. He was, however, the patron…
Valérie Maltais gets Canada’s first medal at Milano Cortina Winter Olympic Games Luc Lang luc@qctonline.com Long-track speedskater Valérie Maltais of La Baie (Saguenay) won Canada’s first medal at the Milano…
Dubreuil will race without any pressure at third Olympic Games Luc Lang luc@qctonline.com Long-track speedskater Laurent Dubreuil of Lévis will take part in his third Winter Olympic Games in Milan,…