Pulled pork sandwiches and other warm comfort foods were served by volunteers from a handful of participating organizations. (Photo by Danielle Burns) Homelessness ‘can happen to anyone’ advocates say at La Nuit des Sans-abris Danielle Burns danielle@qctonline.com La nuit des sans-abris (NSA – the night of the homeless) raises awareness about homeless-…
This photo of the bilingual sign in front of Shannon’s library and town hall was taken in 2012. “Shannon: Pour la vie” is slowly replacing “Forever Shannon” on municipal signage in response to new legislation. (Photo by Shirley Nadeau from QCT archives) Sign of the times: Shannon signage to change under French language law Ruby Pratka Local Journalism Initiative reporter editor@qctonline.com The Quebec government’s recent initiatives aimed at reinforcing French as the…
COMMENTARY: Quebec companies hoping name changes can be game changers Peter Black, Local Journalism Initiative reporter peterblack@qctonline.com It’s a little-known fact – who remembers trivia buff Cliff from Cheers? –…
The long-delayed deal to purchase and preserve the Quebec Bridge may be nearing a settlement. Photo from Wikimedia Commons, Creative Commons licence Transport minister: Feds very close to buying Quebec Bridge Peter Black, Local Journalism Initiative reporter peterblack@qctonline.com A deal is imminent for the federal government to buy the Quebec Bridge, ending…
Most exterior work done on Maison Pollack while city weighs new role for building Peter Black Local Journalism Initiative reporter Exterior work has been halted and the security fence removed…
NOTICE TO READERS: Share your thoughts on the QCT!
Hello QCT readers! We are conducting our first reader survey to gain a better understanding of what you – our readers – want and expect from your community newspaper. Fill out the survey here by 11:59 p.m. on Oct. 31 and be entered in a draw to win a $100 gift certificate from Pub Galway!
he cast and crew of the Artbeat Theatre production of The Rocky Horror Show are adapting the cult film The Rocky Horror Picture Show to the Quebec City stage just in time for Halloween! In the back row are: Michael Bourguignon, Edwin-Lain Martineau, Renaud Boulanger Lévesque, Mathieu Anglehart, Tricia Arden Caldwell, Julian Dawson, Cassandra Lindsay Allard, Nathalie Peron, Valentin Riera; (middle) Jacqui Nibbelin, J.P. Chartier; (front) Amanda Kusler, Laurie Tremblay and Florence Jean. (Photo by Jacqui Nibbelin courtesy of Artbeat Theatre) The Rocky Horror Show: It’s just a jump to the left! Submitted by J.P. Chartier, director and producer, Artbeat Theatre The electricity in the air is palpable as the cast…
The bronze sculpture constituting the upper part of the monument was created in 1991 by the artist Jean-Louis Baillairgé (1918-1998), a representative of the seventh generation of this illustrious family. It was funded by the Ville de Québec, the Musée national des Beaux-Arts du Québec and the Commission de la capitale nationale du Québec. (Photo by Shirley Nadeau) MONUMENTAL VIEWS: The story behind the Baillairgé family monument Shirley Nadeau shirley@qctonline.com Inaugurated in 2004, this monument pays homage to the Baillargé family who, over four generations, contributed to shaping…
WALK ON THE WILD SIDE: The Fell pony, the Queen’s favourite breed, has Canadian connections Lise Lafond lise@qctonline.com Since Queen Elizabeth II left us over a year ago, you may…
Memorials and Things of Fame Researched and compiled by Lorie Pierce lorie@qctonline.com October 25, 1873 – The Morning Chronicle Paper Hunt – A paper hunt will take place this…