After 18 months of restoration and $18 million, Place de l’Hôtel-de-Ville is an accessible public square once more. (Photo by Cassandra Kerwin) Place de L’Hôtel-de-Ville returns to the people Cassandra Kerwin cassandra@qctonline.com After 18 months and $18 million, the renovated Place de l’Hôtel-de- Ville is open. On Oct. 26, Mayor Bruno Marchand…
Groupies Amanda Kusler (left), Edwin-Lain Martineau, Laurie Tremblay and Jacqui Nibbelin, and Riff Raff (Julian Dawson) watch J.P. Chartier give a stellar opening performance as Dr. Frank-N-Furter. (Photo by Cassandra Kerwin) REVIEW: Artbeat Theatre puts on delightfully shocking Rocky Horror Show Cassandra Kerwin cassandra@qctonline.com Dressed as transvestites and ready for a fun evening, spectators filled St. Patrick’s High School’s auditorium. Artbeat…
COMMENTARY: What might happen to make PQ’s Year One of independence possible Peter Black, Local Journalism Initiative reporter peterblack@qctonline.com A timeline leading to Year One of the Republic of Quebec…
This image shows what one of the underground stations of the Quebec tramway system would look like. (Image from Ville de Québec) TRAM TRACKER: Poll shows tramway most popular in sectors served Peter Black, Local journalism Initiative reporter peterblack@qctonline.com The latest poll on Quebec City’s tramway project shows a slight majority of…
Public sector strikes to go ahead despite new proposal Ruby Pratka, Local Journalism Initiative reporter editor@qctonline.com Representatives of five public sector unions rejected an offer from Treasury Board president Sonia…
Most of these beachgoers soaking up the sun at the Phase 3 Promenade Samuel-De Champlain beach earlier this summer came by car. The Sillery neighbourhood council wants to improve access by bus and bike. (Photo from CCNQ) Sillery neighbourhood council wants better Promenade beach access Peter Black, Local Journalism Initiative reporter peterblack@qctonline.com The Sillery neighbourhood council is mounting a campaign to have improved access to Phase 3…
Tentative deal reached to end Seaway strike Peter Black, Local Journalism Initiative reporter Business leaders around the country are calling for an end to the strike by some 360 port…
Memorials and Things of Fame Researched and compiled by Lorie Pierce lorie@qctonline.com November 4, 1773 – The Quebec Gazette Advertisement Notice is given, that on Saturday the 6th of November…
At the end of the event held at the Garrison Club, radio host Stéphane Gasse announced that a total of $220,594 had been raised for the Valcartier Military Family Centre Foundation. To the right are Julie Grandmaison, chair of the board of the Valcartier Military Family Resource Centre; Marie Blanchet, chair of the foundation; and Robert Bellisle of QSL. (Photo by Shirley Nadeau) Valcartier Military Family Centre holds successful fundraiser Shirley Nadeau shirley@qctonline.com The historic Garrison Club on Rue Saint-Louis welcomed at least 100 people who had a vested interest in helping raise…
At the Morrin Centre on Oct. 25, Université Laval English professor and retired tour guide Carleen Gruntman gave newcomers to Quebec City a crash course on Quebec’s rich history and culture. (Photo by Cassandra Kerwin) Newcomers discover Quebec City’s rich history Cassandra Kerwin cassandra@qctonline.com Newcomers to Quebec City can be overwhelmed by Quebec’s winter and unfamiliar culture. To help them adjust, Voice of English-speaking Québec…