Celebration of francophone music draws huge crowd on Plains Cassandra Kerwin cassandra@qctonline.com The SuperFrancoFête celebration of francophone music put on a stellar opening concert on July 26 on the Plains…
COMMENTARY: Joe Biden’s long departure from power has a precedent in Canada Peter Black, Local Journalism Initiative reporter peterblack@qctonline.com Joe Biden’s sudden but evidently long-overdue withdrawal from the United States…
A new bridge for cyclists, walkers and runners will be built over the St. Charles River in Parc Chauveau. (Image from Ville de Québec) Parc Chauveau to get $11 million in improvements Peter Black, Local Journalism Initiative reporter peterblack@qctonline.com Quebec City’s largest park is getting a large makeover. Work is set to begin this…
Female black-legged ticks are shown in various stages of feeding. These tiny insects are very difficult to spot and can be hazardous to your health. (Public Health Agency of Canada handout from QCT archives) Lyme disease endemic in two Capitale-Nationale municipalities, health officials say Ruby Pratka, Local Journalism Initiative reporter editor@qctonline.com Two municipalities in the Capitale-Nationale region have appeared on the latest list of…
People at high risk for COVID complications advised to get fall boosters Ruby Pratka, Local Journalism Initiative reporter editor@qctonline.com Public health officials in Quebec are advising people who are particularly…
The Escalier du Faubourg will be renovated next year, at the same time as the elevator next door. (Image from Google Maps) Five city staircases to get repairs over next three years Peter Black, Local Journalism Initiative reporter peterblack@qctonline.com Five of Quebec City’s staircases between Upper and Lower Town are slated for…
Legendary rocker Billy Idol is coming to the Videotron Centre on Aug. 19. (Photo by Steve Sebring)
Billy Idol bringing ‘Rebel Yell’ to Quebec City Peter Black, Local Journalism Initiative reporter peterblack@qctonline.com Though it’s hard to imagine Billy Idol wielding a hockey stick, there is a Canadian…
Memorials and Things of Fame Researched and compiled by Lorie Pierce August 2, 1764 – The Quebec Gazette A Letter from the Little-falls, [New York] On Saturday last, 18…
Teatime at the Morrin Centre on July 28 was sold out and even had a waiting list. Attendees learned about the history of the centre and the social history of tea. (Photo by Cassandra Kerwin) Morrin Centre dives into the past with Victorian teatime Cassandra Kerwin cassandra@qctonline.com Visiting the Morrin Centre Library is like travelling through time. On July 28, a group of 21 curious…
Korean War veteran Jean-René Décary lays a wreath in tribute to his brothers-in-arms. (Photo courtesy of Alcide Maillet, Branch 265) Legion marks 71st anniversary of Korea armistice Submitted by Jean Gervais A commemoration marking the 71st anniversary of the signing of the armistice between North and South Korea was held…