Maureen Martineau, Patricia Cole, Ron Charest and Bruce Gaulin of St. Patrick’s Parish took part in the parish’s St. Patrick’s Day lunch on March 16. (Photo by Cassandra Kerwin) St. Patrick’s Parish celebrates its patron saint with a festive brunch Photos by Cassandra Kerwin…
Go green for St. Patrick’s Day Pauline Kerr pauline@qctonline.com St. Patrick’s Day is celebrated on March 17, to honour St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland, who, according to tradition,…
On March 12, the Pôle Montcalm communautaire / Montcalm Community Hub held its annual general meeting at Quebec High School to present its position on key community matters, including the future of the QHS building. Once the new “superschool” is built on Avenue Wolfe in Sainte-Foy, QHS and St. Patrick’s High School will merge, vacate their buildings and relocate to the new site. The future of the two buildings has yet to be determined. For more details, visit polemontcalm.org/about-the-project. (Photo by Cassandra Kerwin) Pôle Montcalm looks to the future of QHS building Cassandra Kerwin, Local Journalism Initiative reporter cassandra@qctonline.com As the English-speaking community anxiously awaits the opening of the new consolidated English high…
The Blood Worm Moon, the name given to the March full moon by the Farmer’s Almanac, moved through Earth’s shadow in the early hours of March 14, giving it a reddish-orange colour. Lunar eclipses happen about twice a year. The rarest are full lunar eclipses, occurring less than 30 per cent of the time, making this past week’s eclipse extra special. Unlike a solar eclipse, which can only be viewed from a relatively small area of the world and lasts only a few minutes, a lunar eclipse may be viewed from anywhere on the night side of Earth and totality can last nearly two hours. (Photo by Cassandra Kerwin) PHOTO: The Blood Worm Moon transforms into a lunar eclipse…
COME FROM AWAY, HERE TO STAY: Jackie Smith, from Hamilton to Quebec City via Lake Louise Kevin Dougherty kevindougherty@qctonline.com Jackie Smith, founder and sole elected member of Transition Québec on…
Luxury vehicles are always a hit at car shows. This bright red Lamborghini Huracán Sterrato, with a luggage box attached to the roof, stood out from the others. (Photo by Cassandra Kerwin) Families gear up for open road at car show Cassandra Kerwin cassandra@qctonline.com For car enthusiasts, there is nothing like driving on the open road with the windows down and music…
Star lawyer Olga Farman is new Port of Quebec boss Peter Black, Local Journalism Initiative reporter peterblack@qctonline.com Once touted by former mayor Régis Labeaume as a worthy potential successor, lawyer…
Voûtes du Palais hosts book launch and reveals secrets of Sillery Cassandra Kerwin cassandra@qctonline.com The Voûtes du Palais welcomed local history enthusiasts for the launch of Réjean Lemoine’s book, Québec…
The cast and crew of Dimanche took a bow for three standing ovations at the show’s première in Quebec City. (Photo by Danielle Burns) REVIEW: Silent play Dimanche blows away Le Diamant with urgent climate message Danielle Burns danielle@qctonline.com The gale-force winds in Dimanche aren’t real. There’s a light fan blowing on the actors,…
The Telephone, by artist Karine Giboulo, made of polymer clay, paint and wood, shows Shofi (right), living in Quebec now, speaking with his sister, who still lives in Kutupalong, talking on the phone very often, supporting each other. (Photo by Oksana Mukhina) REVIEW: Trouver refuge is an exhibition that must be seen Oksana Mukhina oksana@qctonline.com A touching and poignant exhibition opened on March 13 at the Musée de la Civilisation. Trouver Refuge…