The three members of the Métis Beach School high school class of 2023 – Thomas-Alexandre Plante, Émy Harwood Jones and Félix Olivier Lauzon – celebrated their graduation on June 16. The kindergarten-Secondary 5 school in Métis-sur-Mer, near Rimouski, is the only English-language public school in the Lower St. Lawrence region GRADUATION 2023: Metis Beach School honours the Class of 2023
Photos submitted by Tracy Sim
The 10th annual Parcours des Terrasses Gourmandes, in Petit Champlain had a larger turnout than anticipated, according to event organizer Éric Lavoie. This year, Millimetrik’s DJ beats opened the musical festivities at Place Royale. The party continued with Fiddle n’ Folks and Robert’s Creek Saloon until after 10 p.m. (Photo by Sarah Elworthy) 
Preserving the church’s century-old pipe organ was a priority during the renovations, but the promoters also wanted to make the space more usable. An enclosed section was created to provide caterers with a workspace or artists with a dressing room. The glass-railed mezzanine is also a new addition. (Photo by Myriam Labbé) 
The Stadacona paper mill in Limoilou was purchased by White Birch Paper in 2004, but the factory dates back to 1927 with Anglo-Canadian Pulp & Paper Mills Ltd. as its first owner. (Photo by Myriam Labbé) 
A retired engineer is suggesting the Quebec Bridge be used for an urban transit rail link between Quebec City and Lévis. Photo by Muriel Leclerc via Wikimedia Commons) 
Members of the Royal 22e Régiment parade onto Dufferin Terrace on Canada Day, before a cheering crowd of Quebecers and tourists on July 1, 2022. (Photo by Cassandra Kerwin from QCT archives) 
Conductor Dina Gilbert (centre) directs applause to guitarist Sylvain Quesnel while special guest singers Luce Dufault (left) and Kim Richardson join in. (Photo by Sarah Elworthy) Celebrate the Ville de Québec on July 3
On July 3, the Ville de Québec invites citizens to celebrate the city’s 415th birthday in style at Place Jean-Béliveau, with 2Frères and local artists Pierre-Hervé Goulet and Lou- Adriane Cassidy.
“Our beautiful city belongs to all of us,” Mayor Bruno Marchand said. “Our open, modern and unique city de- serves to shine once again on July 3. This year, once again, we are highlighting the history of the cradle of French-speaking America and then making way for the party with 2Frères!”
“The July 3 party is a special time for us to come together and celebrate our city,” said Coun. Catherine Vallières-Roland, member of the executive committee responsible for culture and major events. “It’s also a special time to celebrate our identity, our pride and our unity as a community. After all, what makes the beauty of Quebec City is the warmth of the people who live there and who make it vibrate with their talent and their dynamism! Guided tours and free shows are there to entertain the whole family on this very special day. Join the party and let’s be proud of our city together!”
Traditional celebrations will also take place around City Hall. At 10 a.m., a special mass with music will be held at the Basilica-Cathedral Notre-Dame de Québec. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., the Quebec City Tour Guides Association will lead sightseeing tours in French and English for citizens and visitors to three must-see places in Old Quebec. At 11:30 a.m. in the Jardins de l’Hôtel- de-Ville, an official ceremony will take place. Buskers will perform throughout the after- noon. Free French-language guided tours of City Hall will be held from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. (Places are limited, and reservations are recommended.) A family picnic area at ExpoCité will open at 3 p.m., featuring outdoor board games, face painting and an area where people can learn more about city services.
At 5 p.m., it’s showtime at Place Jean-Béliveau! The complete program is available at ville.quebec.qc.ca/3juillet (in French only).
