The new councillor for Cap-aux-Diamants, Mélissa Coulombe-Leduc, met with the QCT in a neighbourhood park in the Montcalm district. (Photo by Peter Black) New city councillor Coulombe-Leduc wants to discuss CQSB lands Peter Black, Local Journalism Initiative reporter peter@qctonline.com As the Central Québec School Board (CQSB) moves forward with its unified high school…
The 34 giant lampshades on Avenue Cartier are covered with collages made from MNBAQ archive photos and drawings by Montreal-based Abenaki artist Diane Obomsawin. The tall double lampposts line both sides of Avenue Cartier between Grande Allée and Chemin Sainte-Foy. (Photo by Shirley Nadeau) Avenue Cartier lampshades shed light on art Shirley Nadeau shirley@qctonline.com As the northern half of the planet tips away from the sun following the autumnal equinox, the daylight hours are…
Aurian Haller kept spectators intrigued and entertained with his wit and trivia about the stories behind the songs on the band’s latest album, Songs to See By, inspired by works of art. (Photo by Cassandra Kerwin) REVIEW: The Aurian Haller Band brings works of art to life Quebecers found shelter from the rain on Nov. 13 at the Arquemuse Music School in Saint-Roch, where they enjoyed…
OPINION: Femicides in Quebec preventable but still alarmingly common Submitted by Zoé Clermont Seventeen. Seventeen women have been killed in Quebec by intimate partners or former intimate partners this year…
OPINION: Thank you to those who serve and continue to serve Pauline Kerr pauline@qctonline.com There were fewer war veterans participating in Quebec Remembrance Day ceremonies this year than in years…
Local artisans sell naughty and nice homemade Christmas gifts Danielle Burns danielle@qctonline.com The holiday season is slowly but surely approaching, bringing Christmas markets like the one held on Nov. 13…
Students at CEGEP Champlain-St. Lawrence can relax with Finlay the golden retriever every Monday. (Photo by Cassandra Kerwin) Health and Wellness Club supports SLC students during stressful year Cassandra Kerwin cassandra@qctonline.com CEGEP Champlain–St. Lawrence (SLC) is coming back strong with its Health and Wellness Club (HWC) after the…
The Université Laval Rouge et Or women’s soccer team pose for a team photo minutes after their 1-0 overtime win against Université de Montreal for their first RSEQ championship since 2017. (Photo courtesy of ULaval) Laval rugby women take bronze, football season ends Luc Lang luclang@qctonline.com The Université Laval women’s rugby team had their perfect season ended by the host Queen’s University Golden Gaels at…
Kim Létang’s 19 points led the Rouge et Or women’s basketball team to their first win of the 2021-22 season against UQAM. (Photo courtesy of ULaval/Mathieu Bélanger) Basketball and volleyball seasons in high gear at SLC, Laval Luc Lang luclang@qctonline.com The end of the autumn sports season means the beginning of winter sports at CEGEP and university…
Remparts captain Théo Rochette and his teammates played their Nov. 12 game against Baie-Comeau wearing the colours of the former Quebec Aces, as part of the team’s 25th anniversary celebrations. (Photo courtesy of QMJHL/Jonathan Roy) Drakkar blank Remparts, Lions can’t find winning formula Luc Lang luc@qctonline.com In their second game against the Baie-Comeau Drakkar in three days, the Quebec Remparts could not get a shot…