Centre culturel islamique de Québec cofounder Boufeldja Benabdallah reminded Quebecers of the importance of combating Islamophobia and racism, as the local Muslim community continues to heal five years after the shooting at the Grande Mosquée de Québec. (Photo by Cassandra Kerwin) Five years after mosque shooting, Muslim community continues to heal Cassandra Kerwin cassandra@qctonline.com For the fifth consecutive year, Quebecers, along with Canadians across the nation, gathered to mark the fifth…
COMMENTARY: Caisse putting your green toward green investments Peter Black, Local Journalism Initiative reporter peterblack@qctonline.com You know that famous painting The Scream by Edvard Munch? That’s the face thousands of…
NATIONAL ASSEMBLY REPORT: Debate to heat up as new session begins Raquel Fletcher The temperature is exceptionally frigid this year, but debate is about to heat up at the National…
Captain Tramway: Marchand vows to rally public to transit project Peter Black, Local Journalism Initiative reporter peterblack@qctonline.com In the wake of dwindling support for the massive tramway plan, Mayor Bruno…
Former councillor Mackey: Marchand needs independent tram advice Peter Black, Local Journalism Initiative reporter peterblack@qctonline.com Anew city hall administration inherits a big and controversial transportation scheme from the previous crew….
This is the third version of Porte Saint-Jean, built in 1863, which was named “St. John’s Gate” by the British establishment of the day. It was demolished in 1897. (Wikimedia Commons, public domain) Street Views: The story behind Portes Kent, Saint-Louis, Saint-Jean, Hope and du Palais Shirley Nadeau shirley@qctonline.com There are currently four city gates, or portes, built into the ramparts that surround…
Memorials and Things of Fame Researched and compiled by Lorie Pierce lorie@qctonline.com February 4, 1822 – The Quebec Gazette Notice Mr. August Passage, pupil to Mr. Lamotte, and first…
Mayor Bruno Marchand listens during a press conference on Jan. 28 after announcing details of the upcoming plenary on nickel norms. (Screenshot from YouTube) Marchand eager to listen to all sides on nickel Ruby Pratka, Local Journalism Initiative reporter ruby@qctonline.com Mayor Bruno Marchand wants to hear all sides of the issue before deciding what…
Ministry appointment concerns school board association Ruby Pratka, Local Journalism Initiative reporter ruby@qctonline.com The Quebec English School Boards Association (QESBA) has expressed concerns about the consultation process that led to…
City launches fridge challenge Adapted from a press release by Ruby Pratka, Local Journalism Initiative reporter ruby@qctonline.com As part of the #accentsolidaire winter solidarity challenge series, the Ville de Québec…