Over 150 elite cyclists biked 16 laps for a total of 201.6 kilometres up and down Quebec City’s hills. Here, they climb the gradual slope up Rue Saint-Louis towards Porte Saint-Louis. (Photo by Cassandra Kerwin) Michael Matthews wins third Grand Prix Cycliste title Cassandra Kerwin cassandra@qctonline.com Australian cyclist Michael Matthews of Team Jayco A1Ula held three fingers in the air to signal his victory in…
A variety of Québécois films films were shown at Place D’Youville during the 2024 Quebec City Film Festival from Sept. 11 to 15. Residents and tourists enjoyed the comfortable red and white chairs at the outdoor cinema. (Photo by Cassandra Kerwin) Quebec City Film Festival dives into Quebec repertoire Cassandra Kerwin cassandra@qctonline.com From Sept. 11 to 15, the 13th Quebec City Film Festival (QCFF) celebrated Quebec films, historical movies, interna- tional…
COMMENTARY: From anywhere to anyone: Can Canada Post still deliver? Peter Black, Local Journalism Initiative reporter peterblack@qctonline.com We’d like to dispel a myth propagated by a postage stamp. In 2013,…
The city plans to expand Metrobus service with help from increased vehicle fees. (Photo from RTC) City to jack tax on vehicle fee by $60 to boost transit service Peter Black, Local Journalism Initiative reporter peterblack@qctonline.com Vehicle owners in Quebec City will be paying $60 more…
Mayor Bruno Marchand and Coun. Mélissa Coulombe-Leduc announce the city’s acquisition of the Saint-Jean-Baptiste church building. (Photo by Peter Black) City buys historic Saint-Jean-Baptiste church building Peter Black, Local Journalism Initiative reporter peterblack@qctonline.com Nearly 140 years after it opened its doors to worshippers and nearly 10 years after those doors…
La Flèche
points the way to the Domaine Forget and the bust of Sir Rodolphe Forget. The white fencing at the top of the hill surrounded Gil’Mont, the family villa that was destroyed in a fire in 1965. (Photo by Shirley Nadeau) MONUMENTAL VIEWS Sir Rodolphe Forget and La Flèche Shirley Nadeau shirley@qctonline.com You will have to go on a bit of a drive to see these two monuments, located near the…
Members of Saint Brigid’s Guild have inventory set out on tables and in large plastic tubs for the three-day sale of clothing, jewelry, purses and household items held in the Eastern Québec Learning Centre gymnasium. (Photo courtesy of Saint Brigid’s Guild) Saint Brigid’s Guild outdoes itself with annual sale Shirley Nadeau shirley@qctonline.com The annual Saint Brigid’s Guild Sale of clothing, bedding and other household goods and decorative objects, held at the…
MEMORIALS AND THINGS OF FAME – Sept. 18, 2024 Researched and compiled by Lorie Pierce lorie@qctonline.com September 20, 1764 – The Quebec Gazette For London, The new brigantine…
Quebec Native Veterans Association vice-president Sylvain Arbour, Sergeant-at-Arms Claude Bernatchez, Lt.-Gov. Manon Jeannotte, Minister responsible for Relations with First Nations and Inuit Ian Lafrenière and QNVA founding member and president Francine Beaudry pose for a photo during the QNVA benefit dinner on Sept. 7. (Photo by Alcide Maillet courtesy of Branch 265) Indigenous veterans honoured at benefit dinner Submitted by Jean Gervais, Branch 265, Royal Canadian Legion On Sept. 7, the Quebec Native Veterans Association (QNVA) held its second annual benefit dinner…
No eligibility certificate needed for English health care, MNAs say Ruby Pratka, Local Journalism Initiative reporter editor@qctonline.com Members of the National Assembly have passed a unanimous motion stating that English-speaking…