Tag Archives: February 23 2022

NATIONAL ASSEMBLY REPORT: Clause-by-clause study of language law quickly gets controversial Provision on foreign workers has 500 kilograms of red herrings: Liberal MNA

NATIONAL ASSEMBLY REPORT Clause-by-clause study of language law quickly gets controversial  Provision on foreign workers has 500 kilograms of red herrings: Liberal MNA Raquel Fletcher As the adage goes, the…

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The legend of the Golden Dog is based on this plaque on the façade of the Louis-S.-Saint-Laurent building, which shows a dog gnawing on a bone. The date above the plaque refers to the enlargement of the building in 1913. (Wikimedia Commons – Public Domain)

STREET VIEWS: The story behind Passage du Chien d’Or

STREET VIEWS: The story behind Passage du Chien d’Or  Shirley Nadeau shirley@qctonline.com The name of this footpath refers to the bas-relief sculpture of the Chien d’Or (Golden Dog) on the…

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NASA astronaut John Glenn is shown entering his spacecraft, Friendship 7, prior to the launch of Mercury-Atlas 6 on Feb. 20, 1962. (NASA photo via Wikimedia Commons – public domain)

Memorials and Things of Fame – February 23, 2022

Memorials and Things of Fame Researched and compiled by Lorie Pierce February 25, 1822 – The Quebec Gazette The Moon       Captain Kater … discovered volcanic appearances in the dark…

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Japanese anime culture has given rise to the ubiquitous poop emoji, as displayed in the Oh Shit! exhibit at the Musée de la civilisation de Québec. Visitors can discover this and more as well as participate in the special March Break activities organized by the museum. (Photo by Cassandra Kerwin)

MCQ plans ‘not-so-crappy’ March Break program

MCQ plans ‘not-so-crappy’ March Break program  Cassandra Kerwin cassandra@qctonline.com The Musée de la civilisation de Québec (MCQ) has a March Break program packed with activities for people of all ages….

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Quebec City mayor Bruno Marchand presents data on nickel levels in Limoilou at a press conference on Feb. 17. (Screenshot from YouTube)

Charette forms working group for Limoilou air quality

Charette forms working group for Limoilou air quality Ruby Pratka, Local Journalism Initiative reporter ruby@qctonline.com As the consultation period for its controversial proposed increase in allowable atmospheric nickel levels drew…

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