Thirteen (count ‘em) yellow school buses line up in front of Holland Elementary School on Avenue Ernest-Gagnon to take students home after their first day of school on Aug. 29. …
Daily Archives: 4 September 2018
MondoKarnaval celebrates world cultures in Quebec City
When one thinks of Quebec City, diversity might not be the first word that springs to mind. Over the weekend, the fifth edition of MondoKarnaval – a festival that aims …
To err is human; to forgive is up to the voters
To be a candidate in the provincial election, you need to meet certain basic requirements: be at least 18 years of age, a Canadian citizen and a resident of Quebec …
Ann Landers dishes out advice, 1960s style
Just imagine it is Aug. 29, 1968. You pick up your copy of the Quebec Chronicle-Telegraph and scan the headlines. “Bloody Chicago Riots, Police Use Clubs to Subdue 3,000 Demonstrators” …
Memorials and Things of Fame
September 9, 1818 – The Quebec GazetteThere passed this day through this city six families in carts, from New Brunswick, about 70 miles above St. John, on their way by …
The story behind Rue Beethoven
This street in Beauport is named in honour of the German composer Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827), one of the greatest figures in the history of classical music. Born in Bonn …
An open letter to the citizens of Quebec City
After many years of visiting Quebec City with my wife and two daughters, and actually purchasing a small condo in this great city, I wanted to write an open letter …
Under the Rainbow: Quebec City Pride Festival a big success
The Quebec City Pride Festival, also known as the Fête Arc-en-Ciel, was held this weekend, with activities taking place across the city day and night. On both Saturday and Sunday, …
Laval’s offence has no mercy for Concordia
If Université Laval football head coach Glen Constantin was worried about the offence of his Rouge et Or team, quarterback Hugo Richard quickly swept those worries away. The Rouge et …
Indigenous festival Kwe! returns to downtown Quebec City
Kwe, Kwe! The second edition of Kwe! was held at the Place de l’Assemblée-Nationale just outside the fortifications of Old Quebec this past weekend. After a successful launch in 2017, …