On Jan. 14, François Legault announced he would be stepping down, saying Quebecers want a new premier. (Screenshot) Legault steps down, says serving as premier ‘the greatest honour of my life’ Kevin Dougherty kevin@qctonline.com After repeatedly saying he would stay on as Quebec premier and leader of the…
Mayor Bruno Marchand thanked outgoing Premier François Legault for his years of public service at a City Hall news conference on Jan. 14. (Screenshot) Politicians, community groups reflect on Legault legacy Ruby Pratka Quebec Chronicle-Telegraph, Local Journalism Initiative editor@qctonline.com Reactions flooded in from across the political spectrum after the surprise resignation of Premier François…
COMMENTARY: Legault’s ‘legs’: Will the “Third Way” survive its creator’s exit? Peter Black peterblack@qctonline.com By the time you read this, it’s likely the tide of reflections on the life and…
The CAQ government is expected to announce the chosen route of the “third link” tunnel on the North Shore. (Image from Quebec Ministry of Transport) Mayor: Not known if Legault’s exit affects ‘third link’ plan Peter Black Quebec Chronicle-Telegraph, Local Journalism Initiative peterblack@qctonline.com Premier François Legault’s abrupt resignation announcement last week has raised questions about…
The Jean Coutu pharmacy on Rue Saint-Jean in the Old City will close “for business reasons,” according to a spokesperson for the pharmacy chain. (Photo by Peter Black) City promises to bring more retail for Old City residents Peter Black Quebec Chronicle-Telegraph, Local Journalism Initiative peterblack@qctonline.com In the wake of two setbacks for retail services for residents of…
What’s next for the Coalition Avenir Québec? Ruby Pratka, Local Journalism Initiative reporter editor@qctonline.com Unlike the Quebec Liberal Party leadership race, where the vast majority of sitting MNAs have thrown…
Memorials and Things of Fame Researched and compiled by Lorie Pierce lorie@qctonline.com January 18, 1781 – The Quebec Gazette Proclamation by His Excellency [Gov. Gen.] Frederick Haldimand Whereas the safety…
Former deputy premier Geneviève Guilbault won’t run for re-election Kevin Dougherty kdougherty@qctonline.com Geneviève Guilbault’s 2017 byelection win in the Louis-Hébert riding marked a turnaround for François Legault’s Coalition Avenir Québec,…
Lévis native Charles Milliard is the first official candidate in the Quebec Liberal Party leadership race. (Screenshot from QCT archives) PLQ leadership front-runner Milliard seeks buy-in for Liberal brand of federalism Ruby Pratka Sherbrooke Record, Local Journalism Initiative editor@qctonline.com With one month to go before the deadline for Quebec Liberal…
The former Chevaliers de Colomb building, reception centre and bowling alley on Rue Kirouac was demolished last week. (Photo by Jonathan Letellier-Black) Saint-Sauveur bowling alley demolished to make way for new housing tower Peter Black Quebec Chronicle-Telegraph, Local Journalism Initiative peterblack@qctonline.com The building that once housed a popular bowling alley and reception…