Morrin Centre’s 14th Literary Feast celebrates LHSQ’s 200th anniversary QCT staff After a wander through the recently refurbished Behind Bars: The Quebec Gaol and Its People, 1812-1867 exhibit and a…
TGerman Christmas Market continues until Dec. 23 on five sites in Old Quebec: Place de l’Hôtel-de-Ville, Jardins de l’Hôtel- de-Ville, Rue Sainte-Anne, Place d’Armes and Place D’Youville. (Photo by Cassandra Kerwin) Marchand, Schuldt, Krampus launch German Christmas Market festivities Cassandra Kerwin cassandra@qctonline.com The 17th German Christmas Market is now open! Until Dec. 23, locals and tourists can savour German flavours, mulled…
COMMENTARY Sober second thought: How has Trudeau’s independent Senate worked? Peter Black Those still able to bear watching American politics unfold in the wake of Donald Trump’s victory may be…
Quebec Finance Minister Éric Girard presented an economic update on Nov. 21. (Photo via X) Critics denounce government spending after Quebec economic update Peter Black, Local Journalism Initiative reporter peterblack@qctonline.com Finance Minister Éric Girard has come up with $2.1 billion in new spending over five…
Police Chief Denis Turcotte and Fire Chief Christian Paradis listen as Mayor Bruno Marchand announces plans for a major police and fire hiring spree. (Screenshot) City announces major public safety hiring spree Ruby Pratka, Local Journalism Initiative reporter editor@qctonline.com The Ville de Québec has announced plans for a record increase in the number of police…
Brigitte Wellens is shown at the Delivery Day dispatch table at Hamper Headquarters – her usual spot – on Delivery Day in 2018. (Photo courtesy of CCHC) COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS HAMPER CAMPAIGN The Community Christmas Hamper Campaign is more important than ever Submitted by Brigitte Wellens, executive director of Voice of English-speaking Quebec and member of the Hamper…
An island has been inserted into this intersection in Brooklyn to provide seniors and people with mobility issues with a safe place to wait if they don’t have time to cross the whole intersection before the light changes. (Photo courtesy of the City of New York) City to create safer traffic zones for seniors Peter Black, Local Journalism Initiative reporter peterblack@qctonline.com Quebec City Mayor Bruno Marchand has announced a plan to create zones to improve the…
Memorials and Things of Fame Researched and compiled by Lorie Pierce November 29, 1764 – The Quebec Gazette Letters have been received from Mr. Main, an Officer and draughtsman on…
Members of Les Belles-Soeurs cast – Patricia Grimaud, Anne Letellier de Saint-Just, Nathalie Peron, Julie Bancroft, Fiona Donnelly-Rheaume, JoAnne Arsenault, Johanne Morin, Cheryl Rimmer, Elise Cant and Sharon MacLeod – profess their love for bingo during a memorable scene. (Photo by Shirley Nadeau) REVIEW QAC puts on a brilliant performance of Les Belles-Soeurs Shirley Nadeau shirley@qctonline.com The 15 actors of the Quebec Art Company (QAC) presented an outstanding performance of the English version…
Dubé wants to end health coverage uncertainty for Ukrainians Ruby Pratka, Local Journalism Initiative reporter editor@qctonline.com Health Minister Christian Dubé has said the Coalition Avenir Québec (CAQ) government will not…