Louis-Saint-Laurent–Akiawenhrahk Conservative MP Gérard Deltell, shown in a campaign video earlier this spring, has been appointed shadow minister for national revenue. (Screenshot) Local shadow cabinet appointments ‘show respect for Quebec,’ Deltell says Ruby Pratka, Local Journalism Initiative reporter editor@qctonline.com Nearly a month after the federal election which painted much of the greater…
Quebec Liberal leadership contenders Pablo Rodriguez, Karl Blackburn, Marc Bélanger, Charles Milliard and Mario Roy debate at Université Laval on May 22. (Photo by Kevin Dougherty) Rodriguez under attack at Quebec Liberal leadership debate Kevin Dougherty kevin@qctonline.com In the fourth Quebec Liberal Party leadership debate, held at Université Laval on May 22, former federal minister Pablo…
COMMENTARY: Quebec and Ottawa push for more local streaming content Peter Black peterblack@qctonline.com We frequently watch international TV series through various streaming services, with a certain fondness for Nordic noir…
The management organization for the TramCité project is moving ahead with two administrative agreements. (Image from CDPQ Infra) TRAM TRACKER: City signs deals to clarify TramCité project management Peter Black, Local Journalism Initiative reporter peterblack@qctonline.com It may still be many months before any tramway track is laid, but…
Two 20-storey towers on Grande Allée among city’s housing surge Peter Black, Local Journalism Initiative reporter peterblack@qctonline.com The city administration is accelerating approvals of 18 residential projects in many sectors…
Mail delivery maintained as postal workers’ union declares overtime ban Ruby Pratka, Local Journalism Initiative reporter editor@qctonline.com The Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) opted out of resuming a general…
The United Church of Canada, of which Chalmers-Wesley Church in Quebec City is a part, celebrates its 100th anniversary on Sunday, June 8. (Photo by Shirley Nadeau) Churches celebrate the centenary of the United Church of Canada Shirley Nadeau shirley@qctonline.com On Sunday, June 8, members of Chalmers-Wesley United Church and its French-speaking sister congregation Église Unie Saint-Pierre…
Memorials and Things of Fame Researched and compiled by Lorie Pierce May 30, 1765 – The Quebec Gazette London, January 26 A quarrel at the Star and Garter Tavern…
From May 16 to 25, members of local African communities celebrated the third AfriCa Fest at Place George-V despite the rain. Singers Saloua Ben Salah (centre) and Anis Ghasmi (right) perform alongside percussionist Mounir Ben Salem on May 24. (Photo by Cassandra Kerwin) Blessing the rains down in Africa at AfriCa Fest Cassandra Kerwin cassandra@qctonline.com The third edition of AfriCa Fest Québec was blessed with plenty of rain. From May 16 to 25,…
Advocates push for improved interpreter access Ruby Pratka, Local Journalism Initiative reporter editor@qctonline.com Health care advocates are calling for improved access to interpreters in Quebec City hospitals after it emerged…