For many people, there is nothing better than a cold beer on a hot summer’s day.The beer was certainly flowing at the 10th annual Quebec City Festibière. At the Quai …
Daily Archives: 20 August 2019
Max may be “mad” but dairy industry is still sacred cow
It’s just a coincidence, of course, but the same week Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was having his knuckles rapped by the ethics commissioner for over-zealous advocacy with the attorney general …
Duclos urges families to sign up for free school money
While some Canadians may complain about government taxing away their hard-earned dollars, it’s not often they ignore money the government wants to give back.Jean-Yves Duclos, Quebec MP and minister for …
PM announces federal financing for the Quebec City tramway
A 10-year campaign to equip Quebec City with a modern urban transit system reached a milestone on Aug. 19 with the announcement by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau of up to …
The story behind Avenue De Laune
This street is named in honour of British army officer William DeLaune (? – 1761). DeLaune was promoted to captain when James Wolfe became colonel of the 67th Infantry Regiment …
MEMORIALS AND THINGS OF FAME
August 22, 1819 – The Quebec GazetteA numerous and respectable audience expressed itself highly gratified by Messrs. Artiguenave and Wallacks performance at the Theatre on Monday evening. We understand that …
Help other people see … when you get new glasses
Every year a trip to the optometrist is recommended. The lucky people will just go for the exam. Others will require a pair of eyeglasses. In Canada, eight in 10 …
Maguire en Fête ends summer on a festive note
Summer is coming to an end and school is just around the corner. That can mean only one thing for Avenue Maguire: a final neighbourhood party with restaurateurs, chefs, merchants …
Champagne and caviar for the August sturgeon moon
Every full moon has a name. The moon that peeked over the mountain on Aug. 15 is called the sturgeon moon or red moon.The sturgeon was an important part of …
FREE Inaugural tours of Le Diamant
SOLD OUT! To celebrate the opening of Le Diamant, Robert Lepage’s new theatre incorporated into the historic YMCA building at place d’Youville, members of the public are invited to discover …