New Liverpool Elementary School students ceremonially cut the blue ribbon to officially open their school. Overseeing the big event are Lévis city councillor Brigitte Duchesneau, acting director general of the Ville de Lévis Dominic Deslauriers, Minister responsible for Relations with English-speaking Quebecers Éric Girard, Education Minister and MNA for Lévis Bernard Drainville, chair of the CQSB Council of Commissioners Stephen Burke, former CQSB director general Stephen Pigeon, CQSB vice-chair Jean Robert, director general Stéphane Lagacé and assistant director general Nancy L’Heureux, and principal of New Liverpool Elementary School Catherine O’Gallagher. (Photo by Cassandra Kerwin) New Liverpool Elementary School officially opens its doors Cassandra Kerwin cassandra@qctonline.com To the sound of children chatting, laughing and even cheering at the top of their lungs, the Central Québec…
On Sept. 30, the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation, the National Battlefields Commission inaugurated two works by Indigenous artists at the Governors’ Promenade and Kiosk. The large orange, silver and blue rings form Remembering Through Beads, a sculpture by Wendat artist Ludovic Boney. The bronze statue with a jade-green patina finish standing tall in the background is The 3 WatchMen by Haida hereditary chief and artist 7IDANsuu James Hart. A full story on the sculptures and the unveiling will follow in the next edition of the QCT. (CK) (Photo by Cassandra Kerwin) First Nations art inaugurated on Plains on National Day for Truth and Reconciliation…
COMMENTARY: About that time when a Quebec bloc brought down a government Peter Black, Local Journalism Initiative reporter peterblack@qctonline.com If you are tempted to think the current Parliamentary theatrical production…
Reports say the Quebec government is ready to invest in upgrading Mont Sainte-Anne. (Photo courtesy of Mont-Sainte-Anne via Facebook) Quebec ready to inject money into Mont Sainte-Anne upgrade Peter Black, Local Journalism Initiative reporter peterblack@qctonline.com With a nip in the air and the ski season in the offing, the…
Municipal Opposition Leader Coun. Claude Villeneuve has expressed concern about the future of historic properties such as Maison Sewell, which was recently put on the market for sale by the Department of National Defence. (Photo by Shirley Nadeau) Opposition leader demands answers from city about heritage buildings Shirley Nadeau shirley@qctonline.com On Sept. 25, Coun. Claude Villeneuve, leader of the Québec d’abord party and councillor for the Maizerets-Lairet district,…
Street performers will be at the heart of Réverbère during Thanksgiving weekend in Old Quebec. (Photo by Cassandra Kerwin) Quebec City to celebrate street arts with Réverbère Cassandra Kerwin cassandra@qctonline.com Over Thanksgiving weekend, Oct. 11 to 14, the Réverbère festival will feature 80 street artists who will give over…
Buyer wants to bring back Provisions Inc. as grocery Peter Black, Local Journalism Initiative reporter peterblack@qctonline.com Those longing for the return of the popular Provisions Inc. grocery store on Ave….
Memorials and Things of Fame – October 2, 2024 Researched and compiled by Lorie Pierce October 4, 1764 – The Quebec Gazette An Ordinance For regulating and establishing the…
QCT journalist Peter Black (left) and former Radio-Canada host Claude Bernatchez (right) interview Roméo Dallaire (centre) during the launch of his book The Peace: A Warrior’s Journey hosted by La Maison Anglaise in Place de la Cité on Sept. 27. (Photo by Sarah Elworthy) General Roméo Dallaire launches The Peace: A Warrior’s Journey Sarah Elworthy sarah@qctonline.com General Roméo Dallaire launched his latest book, The Peace: A Warrior’s Journey, on Sept. 27 at an event…
English health services available on request under new ministry directive Ruby Pratka, Local Journalism Initiative reporter editor@qctonline.com Advocates for access to health care in English are breathing a sigh of…