Premier François Legault (centre) said the new Musée National de l’Histoire du Québec – Quebec’s fourth national museum with the Musée de la Civilisation, the Musée National des Beaux-Arts and the Musée d’Art Contemporain – would instill a sense of pride in young Quebecers. He explained the proposed project alongside Culture Minister Mathieu Lacombe (left) and minister responsible for the Capitale-Nationale region Jonatan Julien. (Photo courtesy of François Legault via Facebook) Anglophone communities have uncertain place in proposed history museum Ruby Pratka, Local Journalism Initiative reporter editor@qctonline.com If all goes according to the Coalition Avenir Québec government’s plans, Quebec City will…
Staff at the 26 public libraries in Quebec City have been on strike since March 1, calling for better wages and improved scheduling practices. (Photo by Cassandra Kerwin from QCT archives) Library strike set to continue after staff reject proposal Ruby Pratka, Local Journalism Initiative reporter editor@qctonline.com The strike affecting Quebec City’s public library system is set to enter its ninth…
COMMENTARY Quebecers getting to know what’s in PSPP’s heart and head Peter Black, Local Journalism Initiative reporter peterblack@qctonline.com The Parti Québécois has had six elected leaders since the sovereigntist party…
Prospective Mont Sainte-Anne operator Christian Mars shows off the gondola lift he’d like to see on Quebec slopes. (Photo from e-Liberty) Government hints Mont Sainte-Anne’s future could be decided soon Peter Black, Local Journalism Initiative reporter peterblack@qctonline.com With another season ended at the Mont Sainte-Anne ski resort, there are signs the…
Geddy Lee of prog-rock legends Rush will discuss his autobiography at a FEQ event at the Grand Theatre on July 13. (Photo from FEQ) Geddy Lee and Star Wars: FEQ and Grand Théâtre partner for eclectic program Peter Black, Local Journalism Initiative reporter peterblack@qctonline.com Eclectic might be an understatement to describe the set of…
Gaza war creates divisions in local Jewish community Ruby Pratka, Local Journalism Initiative reporter editor@qctonline.com For members of Quebec City’s small Jewish community, services at the city’s only synagogue have…
MENTAL HEALTH WEEK Pathfinder Network launches, empowering community support Submitted by Verity Jordan, WE Mind Mental Health co-ordinator In honour of Mental Health Week 2024 (May 6-12, 2024), the Wellness…
Memorials and Things of Fame Researched and compiled by Lorie Pierce lorie@qctonline.com May 5, 1774 – The Quebec Gazette To be sold at the Printing-Office (Now kept in the Upper…
Jean-Luc Murray, general director of the Musée national des Beaux-Arts de Québec, spoke at the media opening of the Rembrandt exhibit on April 24. (Photo by Shirley Nadeau) MNBAQ opens new exhibit of etchings by Rembrandt Shirley Nadeau shirley@qctonline.com The Musée national des Beaux-Arts du Québec (MNBAQ) was abuzz with activity on April 24 as it opened the…
OPINION Canada is burning – again Submitted by Bill Cox, former QCT feature writer and columnist It is a fact that there is a real danger of wildfires burning across…