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After winning the Corporate Challenge as part of the BCF team on Feb. 24 and the Long Distance Team Challenge as part of Les Beaux-Prés on Feb. 18, Pentathlon des Neiges spokesperson and former Olympian Alex Harvey gave a hat-trick performance by winning the third Classic Iceman Challenge the next day. (Photo by Cassandra Kerwin) Christopher Busset and Alex Harvey triumph at Iceman Challenge
Christopher Busset and Alex Harvey triumph at Iceman Challenge Cassandra Kerwin cassandra@qctonline.com The final day of the 20th Pentathlon des Neiges was reserved for endurance athletes ready to take on…
School teams hit the snow for Pentathlon des Neiges
School teams hit the snow for Pentathlon des Neiges Cassandra Kerwin cassandra@qctonline.com The Pentathlon des Neiges is all about getting Quebecers interested in physical activity and winter sports – and…
COMMENTARY: Quebec’s ‘Oppenheimers’ leading race to commercial fusion energy
COMMENTARY: Quebec’s ‘Oppenheimers’ leading race to commercial fusion energy Peter Black, Local Journalism Initiative reporter peterblack@qctonline.com If you’ve been paying attention, reader, you will know the world may be on…
Work on Quebec City’s tramway system has been halted while the Caisse infrastructure office studies the city’s transit needs. (Image from Ville de Québec) TRAM TRACKER: Caisse Infra consultations underway for June tramway report
TRAM TRACKER: Caisse Infra consultations underway for June tramway report Peter Black, Local Journalism Initiative reporter peterblack@qctonline.com With the deadline to submit a report on Quebec City’s urban transit future…
All cats in Quebec City must have a licence as of March 20. (Image from Government of Quebec) Deadline for licencing house cats in city is March 20
Deadline for licencing house cats in city is March 20 Peter Black, Local Journalism Initiative reporter peterblack@qctonline.com The countdown is on for all owners of house cats in Quebec City…
NOTICE TO READERS: Applications open for Quebec City Women’s Club bursaries
NOTICE TO READERS: Applications open for Quebec City Women’s Club bursaries
Each year, the Quebec City Women’s Club (QCWC) selects women to support the continuation of their studies at a university through the QCWC bursary program.
To be eligible, a candidate must be 18 years of age or over; a Canadian citizen, permanent resident or recognized refugee; from the Quebec City region; and comfortable in English.
Applicants must demonstrate past academic performance, extracurricular involvement and financial need. If shortlisted, candidates must undertake an oral and written interview in English.
The application deadline is Sept. 24, 2024. For a copy of the application form, please contact Kathleen Poulin at the Citadel Foundation (kpoulin@jhpartners.net) or Marie Coyea, Quebec City Women’s Club bursary chairperson (418-878-4581 or marie.coyea@videotron.ca).
Public sector workers ratify collective agreement
Public sector workers ratify collective agreement Ruby Pratka, Local Journalism Initiative reporter editor@qctonline.com The four trade union federations of the Front Commun bloc, representing more than 420,000 public sector health,…
The Pipes and Drums of the Emerald Society of the New York City Police Department are a traditional highlight of the Défilé de la Saint-Patrick in Quebec City. Here they are marching down Grande Allée in 2023. (Photo by Cassandra Kerwin from QCT archives) Défilé de la Saint-Patrick returns March 23
The Défilé de la Saint-Patrick returns March 23 Ruby Pratka Local Journalism Initiative reporter editor@qctonline.com The streets of Quebec City will once again resound with the rhythms of pipe-and-drum bands…
Memorials and Things of Fame – Feb. 28, 2024
Memorials and Things of Fame Researched and compiled by Lorie Pierce lorie@qctonline.com February 26, 1778 – The Quebec Gazette Benjamin Hobson, School-master, intends to open a school on Monday the…