Ukrainian Quebecers rally in front of the National Assembly. Like many others around the world, they want the war to end. They are holding up Ukrainian flags; the one on the right includes the nation’s coat of arms. (Photo by Cassandra Kerwin) Quebecers rally against the Russian invasion of Ukraine Cassandra Kerwin cassandra@qctonline.com F or the second consecutive Saturday, some 100 Quebecers, including Ukrainian and Russian immigrants, protested in front of the…
Under a bright blue sky in mild but windy weather, amateur athletes ran laps around the Plains of Abraham in the short- or long-distance challenges of the Pentathlon des Neiges on March 5. (Photo by Cassandra Kerwin) Friendly competition reigns supreme at Pentathlon des Neiges Cassandra Kerwin cassandra@qctonline.com Every March, the Pentathlon des Neiges gets thousands of Quebecers outside. Since 2005, it has encouraged people of all…
COMMENTARY: Would a leader’s winning smile help Conservatives win? Peter Black, Local Journalism Initiative reporter peterblack@qctonline.com Just suppose the Conservative Party of Canada elected a likable leader, something (some observers…
Quebec women have borne the brunt of pandemic’s consequences Women asking for more government support to deal with its aftereffects Raquel Fletcher Two years ago this month, Premier François Legault…
This image shows how the tramway might look along Boulevard René-Lévesque near
Avenue Cartier facing east. A tramway car is at left heading west. A new park at the
intersection is at right. (Image from Ville de Québec) Hundreds turn up (virtually) for Montcalm tramway consultation Peter Black, Local Journalism Initiative reporter peterblack@qctonline.com City officials are declaring the first round of public consultations on the tramway a success,…
We loved a parade! The 2019 Défilé de la Saint- Patrick featured four pipe and drum bands including the Toronto Fire Services band, seen here marching down Rue Saint-Louis. (Photo by Cassandra Kerwin from QCT archives) Unlucky timing: No St. Pat’s parade in Quebec City again this year Peter Black, Local Journalism Initiative reporter peterblack@qctonline.com T he luck of the Irish could not trump the curse…
STREET VIEWS: The story behind Rue Christophe-Colomb Shirley Nadeau shirley@qctonline.com This street is named in honour of the famous Italian navigator and explorer Christopher Columbus. Born in Genoa, Italy around…
This original drawing of the Quebec Bridge was published in the Encyclopedia Britannica in 1911. (Wikimedia Commons, public domain) Memorials and Things of Fame Researched and compiled by Lorie Pierce lorie@qctonline.com March 9, 1872 – The Morning Chronicle The Police Library – Contributions to the Police Library, are…
Shannon Irish Show goes virtual on March 12 Submitted by Kerry Ann King It wouldn’t be St. Patrick’s Day season without the wonderful singing, dancing, music and humour of the…
Wing skiing through snow and sleet across the Plains of Abraham Photos by Cassandra Kerwin …