Large, specially restored windows provide ample light in the corridor of the second floor of the courthouse where three courtrooms are located. (Photo by Peter Black) Brand new city courthouse installed in historic F.X. Drolet Building Peter Black, Local Journalism Initiative reporter peterblack@qctonline.com Justice may be blind, but that doesn’t mean it can’t look good. That…
What do you call a group of bellringers? Campanologists, of course! Local and visiting members of the North American Guild of Change Ringers gather in the ringing chamber of the Cathedral of the Holy Trinity for the annual “May weekend” of ringing activities. (Photo by Shirley Nadeau) Look to! the bells at the Cathedral of the Holy Trinity Shirley Nadeau shirley@qctonline.com Some 25 campanologists gathered in the tower of the Cathedral of the Holy Trinity from May…
COMMENTARY A brief history of famous (and dubious) anglo separatists Peter Black, Local Journalism Initiative reporter peterblack@qctonline.com This country has seen some strange and unlikely political conversions over the years….
This image shows how the former CNESST headquarters in Vanier will be transformed into 208 rental units. (Image from Graphsynergie) Le Rivero apartment project converts former CNESST building Peter Black, Local Journalism Initiative reporter peterblack@qctonline.com A massive former Quebec government building near the St. Charles River had been slated to…
MondoKarnaval to skip 2024 edition Ruby Pratka, Local Journalism Initiative reporter editor@qctonline.com MondoKarnaval, the annual summer cel- ebration of cultural diversity in Lower Town, will skip a year this year…
Quebec High School performing arts concentration students Sofia Buijs and Sophie Demers show off their ribbons won at the Theatrical Arts Education Association Starfest East National Division showcase in Ottawa. (Photo courtesy of Cynthia Gagnon) Quebec High School performing arts students shine at theatre festival Submitted by Quebec High School performing arts concentration staff The long weekend was a very profitable one for two senior…
The cast and crew of Skates Randolf Gets the Blues (back row: Elisa Cant, Jacqui Nibbelin, Jill Donineaux, Hugh Glassco, David Parker, Frédérick Desroches and Denis Pouliot; front row: Trish Caldwell and Julian Dawson; out of shot: J.P. Chartier and Cheryl Rimmer) are excited to share this original show with audiences. (Photo by Cheryl Rimmer) The puck drops on Skates Randolf Gets the Blues in Quebec City Submitted by Artbeat Theatre With but a few short breaths before David Parker’s fun-filled musical hits the stage,…
Bagpiper Alan Stairs receives heritage award…
Memorials and Things of Fame Researched and compiled by Lorie Pierce lorie@qctonline.com May 27, 1779 – The Quebec Gazette Mr. Griffiths, late surgeon’s mate at the General Hospital, under the…
Housing Minister France-Élaine Duranceau announced a three-year moratorium on three common types of evictions on May 22. (Screenshot from National Assembly website) Government tables three-year moratorium on most evictions Ruby Pratka, Local Journalism Initiative reporter editor@qctonline.com In a surprise announc ment on May 22, the Coalition Avenir Québec (CAQ) government tabled a…