Back to the Future: Marc Garneau (right), a former astronaut and federal transport minister, stands with current Transport Minister Omar Alghabra (centre) and astronaut David Saint-Jacques (left), a Quebec City native like Garneau. In January, the three were at the Canadian Space Centre in Saint-Hubert to announce plans to support commercial space launch activities in Canada. (Photo courtesy of Marc Garneau via Facebook) Marc Garneau launches himself into post-politics unknown Peter Black, Local Journalism Initiative reporter peterblack@qctonline.com Most folks, approaching 60 after a busy career, might start to contem- plate a leisurely retirement….
It was not the first VEQ event for Alex Dorval, Jeanette Marcotte and Ashley Kennedy. They have all spent time living in Montreal, and enjoy having a space in Quebec City to speak English. (Photo by Sarah Elworthy) VEQ social looks forward to spring Sarah Elworthy sarah@qctonline.com The Voice of English- speaking Québec (VEQ) (not quite) Spring Fest event was initially scheduled for Feb. 28 at Les 3…
Images of Saturn are projected on the large screen above the musicians of the Orchestre symphonique de Québec as they perform the fifth movement of Gustav Holst’s The Planets at the Grand Théâtre. (Photo by Shirley Nadeau) REVIEW: OSQ takes audience on a tour of The Planets Shirley Nadeau shirley@qctonline.com The Orchestre symphonique de Québec (OSQ) directed by Nicolas Ellis gave a fascinating concert at the Grand…
Les Comédiens sans bagage react to seeing the Queen of Hearts’ pig-faced baby. (Photo by Danielle Burns) Audiences follow Alice through the looking glass at Maison Hamel-Bruneau Danielle Burns danielle@qctonline.com A strange art exhibit at the Maison Hamel- Bruneau heritage home is the backdrop for an immersive…
OBITUARY: Anthony MAHER (1940-2023)
Anthony Maher died on March 1, 2023. He was a resident of Toronto, Ontario, formerly of Shannon, Quebec. Burial will take place at St. Catherine’s Cemetery in the spring.
In Mathieu Gotti’s piece Chevreuil, 2016, the seemingly sweet deer causes concern when we see it is wearing a life preserver around its neck. Gotti raises the question of climate change, asking passersby, “Does the deer expect the Saint-Charles River to overflow?” (Photo by Danielle Burns) Beasts abound in the Jardin d’hiver Danielle Burns danielle@qctonline.com If you’ve seen some strange beasts hanging out around Quebec City, chances are good you’ve encountered Jardin d’hiver (Winter Garden), a…
Tax and benefit deadlines fast approaching Adapted from press releases* by QCT staff Revenu Québec’s ImpôtNet Québec service has been accessible through the agency’s website since Feb. 20. The majority…
Bikes and running shoes to take over Centre de Glaces Cassandra Kerwin cassandra@qctonline.com Spring is in the air and it’s already time to think about summer sports. Before dusting off…
The XCAT, the multi-sport catamaran, has an integrated self-steering system and can be transported on the roof of your car. (Photo by Lise Lafond) The Salon Chasse, Pêche et Camping offers a step into summer fun Lise Lafond lise@qctonline.com The Salon plein air, chasse, pêche et camping, held at the Centre de foires at…
PHOTO: Biden’s motorcade arrives in Ottawa Submitted by Luc Lang luc@qctonline.com QCT sportswriter Luc Lang was in Ottawa last week, witnessed the arrival of U.S. President Joe Biden in the…