Petition against education cuts crosses linguistic divide Ruby Pratka Local Journalism Initiative reporter editor@qctonline.com The Parti Québécois (PQ) and the Quebec English School Boards Association (QESBA) may seem…
Shania Twain gave a stellar performance at FEQ on July 12, in front of what could be the largest crowd of the 57th edition (statistics not available at press time). (Photo by Cassandra Kerwin) FESTIVAL D’ÉTÉ DE QUÉBEC Shania Twain crowned queen of Canadian country music at FEQ Cassandra Kerwin cassandra@qctonline.com July 12 was not Shania Twain’s first visit to Quebec City, but it…
Roch Voisine stole the show with a timeless performance at the Scène Loto-Québec at the 57th FEQ on July 9. (Photo by Cassandra Kerwin) FESTIVAL D’ÉTÉ DE QUÉBEC Roch Voisine is still the heartthrob of the Plains Cassandra Kerwin cassandra@qctonline.com Under dimmed lights and to the sound of his touring musicians, Roch Voisine walked…
COMMENTARY: Summer camps can offer healthy and screen-free experience for kids Peter Black peterblack@qctonline.com The parents sent me to summer camp twice for two-week stints when I was a pre-teen….
On July 4, Premier François Legault announced the extension of Hydro-Québec’s contract to supply power to the Alouette aluminum smelter in Sept-Îles until 2045. While his government is facing challenges, he has said he is proud of its economic record. (Screenshot by Kevin Dougherty) ANALYSIS François Legault still slipping in polls, plans Cabinet shuffle Kevin Dougherty kevin@qctonline.com The disruptive relations between the United States and Canada – and the rest of the world for…
This architect’s image shows the planned Medway building to rise on Boul. Laurier over the next six years. (Image from Medway) New Laurier tower caps Medway’s formula mixing medicine with housing Peter Black, Local Journalism Initiative reporter peterblack@qctonline.com If things go as planned, in the not-too-distant future, a 28-storey tower containing…
Celtic Music Festival returns to Kinnear’s Mills this weekend Ruby Pratka, Local Journalism Initiative reporter editor@qctonline.com On the South Shore, Irish tunes aren’t just for St. Patrick’s Day weekend, and…
MEMORIALS AND THINGS OF FAME: July 16, 2025 Researched and compiled by Lorie Pierce lorie@qctonline.com July 16, 1765 – The Quebec Gazette It has been computed that a national…
This work of art located near the Station des Cageux on the Promenade Samuel-De Champlain, recalls the “cageux” – the men who manned the floating rafts of timber along the St. Lawrence in the early 1800s. It was inaugurated on July 3, 2008, to celebrate the 400th anniversary of the Ville de Québec. (Photo by Shirley Nadeau) MONUMENTAL VIEWS Le 3 juillet 1808 sur le Saint-Laurent Shirley Nadeau shirley@qctonline.com This lovely bronze work of art, entitled Le 3 juillet 1808 sur le Saint-Laurent, located on the Promenade…
The theme of the opening of the terrasses on Grande Allée on June 21 was Western. There were cowboys and cowgirls everywhere, and a person selling Western hats at the corner of Parc de la Francophonie at the opening celebration on June 21. (Photo by Cassandra Kerwin) It’s terrasse time on Grande Allée!…