Verity Jordan from the Wellness Centre and Jarryd Smith of Fitness Machine teach SLC students about the importance and benefits of physical exercise. (Photo by Cassandra Kerwin) St. Lawrence students learn about men’s mental health Cassandra Kerwin cassandra@qctonline.com In the midst of Quebec’s Suicide Prevention Week, CEGEP Champlain–St. Lawrence (SLC) holds an annual Wellness Day. This year,…
Within a couple of minutes, the snowblower fills the truck with tons of snow. A minute later, a similar truck replaces it as it makes its way to the snow dump site. (Photo by Cassandra Kerwin) How does Quebec City remove snow from its streets? Cassandra Kerwin cassandra@qctonline.com With winter comes snow, and Quebec City gets tons of it annually. Yet, it is removed almost as…
You can help the CQSB name the new South Shore school! Submitted by Central Québec School Board As part of our ongoing efforts to improve the educational experience of all…
Bonhomme was more than happy to finally see his carnival-goers as they ordered drinks at the ice bars. PHOTOS: The magic of the Quebec Winter Carnival Photos by Cassandra Kerwin cassandra@qctonline.com…
The crew of NBC’s Today With Hoda and Jenna completely embraced the Quebec winter experience. (Photo by Cassandra Kerwin) Today with Hoda and Jenna discovers Quebec’s winter wonderland Cassandra Kerwin From Feb. 1 to 4, Hoda Kotb and Jenna Bush Hager of NBC’s Today with Hoda and Jenna explored…
Bonhomme Carnaval convinced thousands of people to join him for the return of the Lower Town Night Parade, despite freezing temperatures. (Photo by Cassandra Kerwin) The Lower Town Night Parade returns, thrilling families Cassandra Kerwin cassandra@qctonline.com For the 69th Winter Carnival, families braved temperatures of -30 to watch the night parade in Lower Town. On…
And they’re off! The traditional Winter Carnival ice canoe race had athletes battling their way to and from Lévis on Feb. 5. (Photo by Cassandra Kerwin) Ice canoe racers brave strong tides, slush and giant ice floes Cassandra Kerwin cassandra@qctonline.com Following the freezing weather that hit Quebec City as the 69th Winter Carnival opened, warmer temperatures…
High Steppin’ Daddy brought the energy of a Western-style hoedown to the Port de Québec at the traditional Calgary Stampede Pancake Breakfast. PHOTOS: Calgary Stampede brings hot sausages and pancakes to Carnival Photos by Cassandra Kerwin cassandra@qctonline.com…
Arctic temperatures cause Carnival headaches – and worse Myriam Labbé myriam@qctonline.com On Feb. 2, a wide Arctic front descended into southern Canada, dropping temperatures to near-record lows in many areas….
Coauthors Jean-Pierre Charland (left) and Claude Thellen present the report of the Groupe de travail sur les contaminants atmosphériques on the air quality situation in Limoilou. Limoilou air quality report leaves some residents in a fog Ruby Pratka, Local Journalism Initiative reporter ruby@qctonline.com Limoilou residents hoping for a strident call to action on air quality were…