The Royal 22e Régiment band marches from the Citadelle to the official Canada Day ceremony on Dufferin Terrace. (Photo by Cassandra Kerwin) Quebec City celebrates Canada Day after two-year pause Cassandra Kerwin cassandra@qctonline.com Red and white were the colours of the day July 1. From coast to coast to coast, Canadians celebrated…
Officers of the Service de police de la Ville de Québec marched from Dufferin Terrace to the Jardins de l’Hôtel-de-Ville where birthday celebrations continued. (Photo by Cassandra Kerwin) Bonne Fête, Ville de Québec! City celebrates 414 years Cassandra Kerwin cassandra@qctonline.com Full streets, people walking in and out of shops, packed restaurants and terrasses, and squares filled with spectators…
COMMENTARY: Changing times for cradle of Catholicism in North America Peter Black, Local Journalism Initiative reporter peterblack@qctonline.com The last time there was a big Roman Catholic gathering on the Plains…
Group files notice to stop preparatory work on tramway Peter Black, Local Journalism Initiative reporter peterblack@qctonline.com A group opposed to Quebec City’s tramway project has filed a formal notice (mise…
While it looks like an aqua fitness class, it is actually a celebratory first swim in the Port of Quebec Oasis bathing area, with dignitaries and politicians leading the plunge. (Photo by Peter Black) Port’s Oasis opens with big splash; first harbour swim zone in North America Peter Black, Local Journalism Initiative reporter peterblack@qctonline.com People are used to hearing about politicians getting into hot…
Lieutenant-governor Eugène Fiset chats with Gen. Charles de Gaulle during a reception held at Spencer Wood on July 12, 1944. (From the archives of the W.B. Edwards Studio) A LOOK BACK IN TIME: General Charles de Gaulle visits Quebec City in 1944 Submitted by Martin Edwards On his first visit to Quebec City on July 12, 1944, General…
Memorials and Things of Fame Researched and compiled by Lorie Pierce lorie@qctonline.com July 8, 1822 – The Quebec Gazette The Census It is the intention of the Colonial Government to…
Wendake International Pow Wow opens with speeches, song and dance Shirley Nadeau shirley@qctonline.com The Wendake International Pow Wow took place over the July 1-3 long weekend. The opening ceremony was…
Members of the St. Patrick’s High School Class of 2022 stand together for the last time at their graduation ceremony on June 23 at the Palais Montcalm. (Photo by Dolly Adams courtesy of St. Patrick’s High School) St. Patrick’s High School graduates 122 students in 2022 Submitted by Trisha Klancar, teacher, Quebec High School June 23 marked the return to a regular graduation ceremony at the Palais…
Mother Earth is the signature sculpture of Mosaïcultures at the Parc du Bois-de-Coulonge. It can be seen from almost everywhere on the site. (Photo by Danielle Burns) Mosaïcultures turns Parc du Bois-de-Coulonge into living art gallery Danielle Burns danielle@qctonline.com More than 200 floral sculptures created by Mosaïcultures Internationales de Montréal are now on display in the Parc…