Jean Robert, chair of the National Battlefields Commission, and Lt.-Gov. J. Michel Doyon unveil the newly inscribed dates of the Afghanistan War (2001-2014) on the Cross of Sacrifice. (Photo by Shirley Nadeau) November 11…a day that must be remembered Shirley Nadeau shirley@qctonline.com “They shall grow not old as we that are left grow old. Age shall not weary them nor the years…
Literary Feast returns to Morrin Centre Ruby Pratka, Local Journalism Initiative reporter ruby@qctonline.com Since the COVID-19 pandemic brought in-person social gatherings to a halt two and a half years ago,…
COMMENTARY: Will Quebec Liberals hold a leadership race with some suspense? Peter Black peterblack@qctonline.com Who knows how the Journal de Québec/Montréal came up with the list of possible replacements for…
This Google Maps aerial photo shows Quebec High School and its large playing field at Ave. Belvédère and Boulevard René-Lévesque. (Screenshot from Google Maps) City to explore acquisition of QHS, St. Patrick’s properties Peter Black, Local Journalism Initiative reporter A Quebec City councillor has confirmed the city will explore the possibility of acquiring the…
Elves help Santa Claus find Christmas gifts scattered around Quebec City. (Photo by Cassandra Kerwin) Parade des Jouets spreads Christmas magic in Limoilou Cassandra Kerwin cassandra@qctonline.com Spectators lined the route from Charlesbourg to Limoilou on a wet Saturday afternoon for the return of the annual…
The 43-kilometre long Welland Canal on the St. Lawrence Seaway System connects Lake Ontario and Lake Erie through a series of eight locks, allowing ships to bypass the 51-metre-high (167-foot-high) Niagara Falls. Locks 4, 5, 6 and 7 can be seen in this image. (Wikimedia Commons – Public Domain) Memorials and Things of Fame – November 16, 2022 Researched and compiled by Lorie Pierce lorie@qctonline.com November 16, 1822 – The Quebec Gazette Greenland The ship Baffin, Capt. Scorsely, Jun….
Mont Sainte-Anne not for sale, Calgary-based owner says Peter Black, Local Journalism Initiative reporter The hopes of Le Groupe Massif to acquire Mont Sainte-Anne appear to be dashed. The Charlevoix…
Dignitaries take the plunge to inaugurate the Louise Basin swimming area in the Old Port on July 1. (Photo by Peter Black) Old Port ‘bath’ in Louise Basin a hit in first year Peter Black, Local Journalism Initiative reporter peterblack@qctonline.com The expression “build it and they will come” has its origin in…
Matthew Milne, Matt Carter and Casey Rogan are delivering Toques from the Heart on their “Stay Warm Together Tour,” warming heads and hearts across the country “one toque at a time.” Brigitte Lemelin of Maison Mère-Mallet (second from left) said she was delighted to receive the hats and would ensure they are delivered to those in need in the Quebec City area. (Photo by Nick Stewart) Toques from the Heart delivered in Quebec City Nick Stewart nick@qctonline.com On a surprisingly balmy Saturday morning in early November, a large RV pulled up and parked in the shadow…
Many Ancient Egyptian tombs were decorated with bright colours and details, dem- onstrating the position and wealth of the deceased. To explore this tomb art up close, visit the MCQ until March 12, 2023. (Photo by Cassandra Kerwin) Time to rediscover Ancient Egypt at the MCQ Cassandra Kerwin cassandra@qctonline.com Children and adults alike can discover the secrets of mummies, the Book of the Dead and tall tales from…