At the National Assembly in Quebec City, members of the local Ukrainian community marked the fourth anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. (Photo by Cassandra Kerwin) Ukrainian community marks fourth year of war Cassandra Kerwin cassandra@qctonline.com As the eyes of the world were on the Winter Olympics over the past few weeks, the war in Ukraine…
The Pentathlon des Neiges is a series of friendly competitions where participants cycle, snowshoe, skate, cross-country ski and run around the Plains of Abraham on their own, in pairs or in teams. (Photo by Cassandra Kerwin) The 22nd Pentathlon des Neiges gets athletes of all ages moving Cassandra Kerwin cassandra@qctonline.com Schools, corporations and athletes conquered the Plains of Abraham last week. From Feb. 14 to 22,…
COMMENTARY: Two of Quebec’s party leaders are gay. ‘So what?’ Peter Black peterblack@qctonline.com So, wanting to know what all the fuss was about, we watched a couple of episodes of…
With the current two bridges over the St. Lawrence River in the background, CAQ leadership candidate Christine Fréchette, centre, is flanked by Chutes-de-la-Chaudière MNA Martine Biron and Granby MNA François Bonnardel. (Photo by Peter Black)
CAQ hopeful Fréchette: No new bridge without private sector Peter Black Quebec Chronicle-Telegraph, Local Journalism Initiative peterblack@qctonline.com If she becomes leader of the Coalition Avenir Québec and premier of the…
The Pont Olivier-Charbonneau between Montreal and Laval is part of the Autoroute 25 toll highway. (Photo from Systra Engineering website)
Quebec has two toll highways built with private interests Peter Black Quebec Chronicle-Telegraph, Local Journalism Initiative peterblack@qctonline.com Toll roads and bridges are a relatively common thing in Canada, including in…
Anglophone groups raise alarms about constitution project as hearings wrap Ruby Pratka Quebec Chronicle-Telegraph, Local Journalism Initiative editor@qctonline.com Representatives of English-language advocacy group TALQ (formerly the Quebec Community Groups Network)…
MEMORIALS AND THINGS OF FAME Researched and compiled by Lorie Pierce February 22, 1781 – The Quebec Gazette On Gaming Of all passions, none is more violent than that…
Commissioner Denis Gallant holds up his final report on the SAAQclic fiasco. (Screenshot) Gallant Commission report details SAAQclic flaws, proposing better ways Kevin Dougherty kevin@qctonline.com kevin@qctonline.com Delivering his 586-page report Feb. 16 on the $141-million upgrade to the online platform used for Quebec’s…
QAC brings Grease to Quebec City in April
Submitted by the Quebec Art Company
Rehearsals for the Quebec Art Company’s production of Grease are revving up.
The hit musical celebrating the unique music of the 1950s jumps and jives on the stage as of opening night April 16, for six shows only.
Based on the story of teenagers in high school facing the challenges of growing up, Grease features such famous tunes as “Hopelessly Devoted To You,” “Greased Lightning,” “Summer Nights” and “You’re the One That I Want.”
Tickets will be available soon. Follow the QAC website (quebecartcompany.com) and social media for updates.
Rizqy remains excluded from Liberal caucus Kevin Dougherty kevin@qctonline.com Marwah Rizqy, the former Liberal MNA named by Pablo Rodriguez to act as opposition leader until she was expelled from the…