Several thousand people, including Liberal leader Dominique Anglade (second row centre), marched through downtown Montreal on May 14 to show their opposition to Bill 96, the reform to the Charter of the French Language proposed by the Legault government. (Photo by Ruby Pratka) Protest against Bill 96 in Montreal draws thousands Ruby Pratka, Local Journalism Initiative reporter ruby@qctonline.com Several thousand people from around the province marched through downtown Montreal on May 14 as…
Activist Eddy Perez, Percé mayor Cathy Poirier, Ouranos director general Alain Bourque, Montreal mayor Valérie Plante, moderator Patrick De Bellefeuille, Quebec City mayor Bruno Marchand, psychologist Anne-Sophie Gousse-Lessard, Varennes mayor Martin Damphousse and economist Charles-Antoine Gosselin discuss climate change adaptation in front of a classroom chair symbolizing future generations. (Photo by Myriam Labbé) Collaboration key to addressing climate change, mayors say Myriam Labbé myriam@qctonline.com The annual meeting of the Union des Municipalités du Québec was held May 13-14 at the Centre des Congrès….
COMMENTARY: Indigenous groups join anglos in denouncing “colonialist” Bill 96 Peter Black, Local Journalism Initiative reporter peterblack@qctonline.com Add Indigenous peoples in Quebec to the lengthy list of folks displeased with…
NATIONAL ASSEMBLY REPORT: For those still hoping Quebec will not adopt Bill 96, time is running out Raquel Fletcher Thousands of people took to the streets this past Saturday in…
The pedestrian mall on Avenue Cartier has become a popular summer attraction. (Photo courtesy of Ville de Québec) City brings back street malls, barbecues with drinks in parks Peter Black, Local Journalism Initiative reporter peterblack@qctonline.com “What a magnificent summer awaits us.” Thus proclaimed Mayor Bruno Marchand last week…
Critics of the shared street concept for Boulevard René- Lévesque say it will reduce available parking along the street and will not leave enough room for deliveries. (Photo by Peter Black) Montcalm businesses pan shared street plan for tramway on René-Lévesque Peter Black, Local Journalism Initiative reporter peterblack@qctonline.com Merchants who would be affected by the city’s plan for a so-called shared…
Rue du Fort is a short street that leads from Rue de Buade (to the left in the distance) to the Château Frontenac at the end of Rue Saint-Louis (behind the photographer). The Musée du Fort above the café on the right features a 30-minute multimedia presentation of the city that recreates its six sieges and the Battle of the Plains of Abraham. (Photo by Shirley Nadeau) STREET VIEWS: The story behind Rue du Fort Shirley Nadeau shirley@qctonline.com This street traces the route of what was, in the 17th century, a path that led to Fort Saint-Louis,…
Memorials and Things of Fame Researched and compiled by Lorie Pierce lorie@qctonline.com May 17, 1822 – The Quebec Gazette Notice At the Union Hotel … Dr. Ramsay will, in compliance…
SNOfest scores a hat trick with music, beer and hockey fans Danielle Burns danielle@qctonline.com On May 12, the co-owner of SNO Microbrasserie Nordik, Daniel Lowing, was hard at work brewing…
City bike rental service àVélo up and running for second season Adapted from a press release by QCT staff After a 10-day delay due to a technical glitch, àVélo, the…