Mayor Bruno Marchand presents the Ville de Québec’s first Outstanding Contribution Award to his predecessor Régis Labeaume, mayor from 2007 to 2021. (Photo courtesy of the Ville de Québec) Régis Labeaume receives city’s first Outstanding Contribution Award Shirley Nadeau shirley@qctonline.com During a ceremony held at City Hall on July 11, Mayor Bruno Marchand presented former mayor Régis Labeaume with…
April Wine rocked the Plains of Abraham on a rainy July 6. (Photo by Cassandra Kerwin) FESTIVAL D’ÉTÉ DE QUÉBEC Rain on the Plains lets up just in time for April Wine Cassandra Kerwin cassandra@qctonline.com Torrential rain had been bucketing down onto the Plains of Abraham…
FESTIVAL D’ÉTÉ DE QUÉBEC Bruno Pelletier gives a thundering performance at FEQ Cassandra Kerwin cassandra@qctonline.com With his incredibly powerful voice, Bruno Pelletier celebrated the 25th anniversary of his album, Miserere,…
Brothers and headliners Bigflo & Oli were masters of their hip hop art on the big FEQ stage on July 8. (Photo by Danielle Burns) FESTIVAL D’ÉTÉ DE QUÉBEC Family-friendly francophone rappers shine in first Plains appearance Danielle Burns danielle@qctonline.com A family-friendly crowd poured onto the Plains of Abraham on July 8 to see francophone…
The Glorious Sons, from Kingston, Ont., fronted by Brett Emmons, played an energetic set on July 10 in Place George-V. (Photo courtesy of FEQ) FESTIVAL D’ÉTÉ DE QUÉBEC The Glorious Sons energize crowd prior to Pixies Peter Black peterblack@qctonline.com Undaunted by a schedule that made them the opening act for the legendary Pixies on…
Wic Whitney rapped and grooved to the instrumentals from his band of guitarists, keyboard and drums. (Photo by Danielle Burns) FESTIVAL D’ÉTÉ DE QUÉBEC Wic Whitney spreads queer joy in the rain Danielle Burns danielle@qctonline.com Dressed in red high-top sneakers, a blue skirt and a splashy shirt with necklace and…
FESTIVAL D’ÉTÉ DE QUÉBEC FEQ declares success despite challenges of transit strike Peter Black, Local Journalism Initiative reporter peterblack@qctonline.com As heavy weather threatened the final day of the Festival d’été…
RTC bus service resumes amid unanswered questions Ruby Pratka, Local Journalism Initiative reporter editor@qctonline.com On July 13, the Réseau de transport de la Capitale (RTC) announced that city bus service…
Seven Capitales are headed to the Frontier League All-Star Game Luc Lang luc@qctonline.com The strong start to the Québec Capitales’ season didn’t go unnoticed by the Frontier League voters, as…
The Quebec Remparts rookies will meet the Victoriaville Tigres rookies in the first two preseason games on Aug. 14 and 15. (Photo by Luc Lang) Remparts to play seven preseason games ahead of 2025-26 season Luc Lang luc@qctonline.com The Quebec Remparts are only one month away from the first day of training camp for the…