At La Nuit des sans-abri at Place de l’Université-du-Québec, people were able to learn more about homelessness in Quebec City and the services offered to those who are homeless, recently homeless or at risk of homelessness. (Photo by Nick Stewart) Crowds turn out in solidarity with homeless community Nick Stewart nick@qctonline.com The 33rd edition of La Nuit des sans-abri took place in Place de l’Université-du-Québec on Oct. 22. From 6…
Area athlete runs 300 kilometres for MS research Cassandra Kerwin cassandra@qctonline.com On Oct. 23, Mathieu Gélinas jogged into Quebec City on the final leg of his 300-kilometre journey from Tadoussac,…
COMMENTARY: I declare: Like it or not, PQ and QS have sparked debate on what an oath should mean Peter Black, Local Journalism Initiative reporter peterblack@qctonline.com Having painted themselves into…
Construction of the exterior of the expanded Bibliothèque Gabrielle-Roy was nearing completion when the QCT visited in October 2022. (Photo by Jonathan Letellier-Black from QCT archives) Gabrielle-Roy library expansion on track for summer 2023 opening Peter Black, Local Journalism Initiative reporter peterblack@qctonline.com Initially envisioned for 2021, the complete rebuilding of Bibliothèque Gabrielle-Roy, the city’s flagship library,…
TRAM TRACKER: Villeneuve quits committee; city buys more land on route Peter Black, Local Journalism Initiative reporter With the start of full-bore construction slated for next year, the city is…
Cartoon by Patrick LaMontagne Better safe than scary!
Rue des Ardennes is in the Saint-Sauveur district of the La Cité-Limoilou borough of Quebec City. It runs between Rue de la Jonquière and Avenue Lesage. The entrance to Cimetière Saint-Sauveur can be seen on the left. (Screenshot from Google Maps) STREET VIEWS: The story behind Rue des Ardennes Shirley Nadeau shirley@qctonline.com The name of this street recalls the Ardennes Offensive, also known as the Battle of the Bulge, the last…
Walking on a tightrope requires excellent balance, nerves of steel, nimble feet and a sturdy pair of specially made shoes, as this photo demonstrates. (Wikimedia Commons – Public Domain) Memorials and Things of Fame – October 26, 2022 Researched and compiled by Lorie Pierce lorie@qctonline.com October 30, 1822 – The Quebec Gazette Notice The celebrated Mr. Godeau from Paris…
Busy times ahead for Grand Marché Ruby Pratka, Local Journalism Initiative reporter ruby@qctonline.com As the leaves turn slowly from green to yellow, orange and red, the Grand Marché de Québec…
Legault names new 30-member Cabinet Ruby Pratka, Local Journalism Initiative reporter ruby@qctonline.com On Oct. 20, the 30 MNAs appointed to Premier François Legault’s cabinet gathered in the upper chamber of…