Stop and smell the roses… or the tulips! The Carrefour International de Théâtre has transformed the Parc des Moulins into a dreamland. (Photo by Cassandra Kerwin) Où tu vas quand tu dors en marchant…? transforms Parc des Moulins Cassandra Kerwin cassandra@qctonline.com As day becomes night, the Parc des Moulins trans- forms into a dreamland for Où…
Saint Brigid’s Guild president Jennifer Hobbs-Robert said generous volunteers, like those pictured here at the 2023 spring sale, are the guild’s biggest resource. (Photo by Danielle Burns) Long-awaited Guild Sale brings bargains and camaraderie Danielle Burns danielle@qctonline.com The first big Saint Brigid’s Guild sale since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic took place over three days from…
COMMENTARY: Quebec looks to increased immigration to solve population crisis Peter Black, Local Journalism Initiative reporter peterblack@qctonline.com Many parts of the world are facing a population crisis. Intuitively, you would…
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre meets Legault in Quebec City Peter Black, Local Journalism Initiative reporter peterblack@qctonline.com It took almost eight months, but federal Conservative Party Leader and prime ministerial hopeful…
Former Caisse boss Michael Sabia to take over Hydro-Québec Peter Black, Local Journalism Initiative reporter peterblack@qctonline.com Michael Sabia, if rumours are confirmed this week, is set to become the first…
The inscription on the brass plaque on the stone base reads, “Monument Souvenir Ve Centenaire Du Martyre De L’héroïque Pucelle 1431 – 1931.” Monseigneur François de Montmorency Laval, the first bishop of the Diocese of Quebec, holds a laurel branch aloft. (Photo by Shirley Nadeau) MONUMENTAL VIEWS: The story behind the “other” Joan of Arc statue Shirley Nadeau shirley@qctonline.com Acting on a tip from QCT journalist Peter Black, your scribe and her husband discovered that…
Memorials and Things of Fame Researched and compiled by Lorie Pierce May 31, 1873 – The Morning Chronicle Ice! Ice! Ice! Jno. [John] Musson & Co., having during…
Members of the Catholic Women’s League of Shannon serve up bacon, sausages and eggs at the annual fundraising breakfast. (Photo by Cassandra Kerwin) Catholic Women’s League of Shannon hosts a hearty community breakfast Cassandra Kerwin cassandra@qctonline.com The Catholic Women’s League (CWL) of Shannon hosted its annual fundraising breakfast on May 28. The Shannon…
Val the Eagle, Vacartier Elementary School’s mascot, invited the community to an open house on May 26 to celebrate the school’s 75th anniversary. (Photo by Cassandra Kerwin Valcartier Elementary School celebrates 75th anniversary Cassandra Kerwin cassandra@qctonline.com The small and mighty Valcartier Elementary School opened its doors to celebrate its 75th anniversary on May 26. Grade 6 students…
Festivals, outdoor tourism get provincial boost Ruby Pratka, Local Journalism Initiative reporter editor@qctonline.com The Défilé de la Saint-Patrick de Québec has received a $12,000 grant from the Ministry of Tourism…