Everyone was invited to visit Bonhomme Carnaval at home in his Ice Palace. Awww, sweet! People posed in giant sculpted snow cubes. This photo will make a wonderful souvenir …
Daily Archives: 18 February 2020
Another landmark church bites the dust
With its steeple now removed, demolition work proceeded in earnest last week on Église Saint-François-d’Assise, on 1re Ave. in Limoilou.The church has not been used by the congregation since 2012. …
An “orphan” diagnoses Quebec’s public health system
We are orphan patients and we are legion. “Orphan” is the quaint if somewhat insensitive term for people in Quebec who do not have a family doctor. By family doctor, …
The story behind Rue Gaëtane-De Montreuil
This street is named in honour of Gaëtane De Montreuil, which was the pen name of Quebec author Géorgina Bélanger (1867-1951). She has been described as being one of the …
MEMORIALS AND THINGS OF FAME
February 19, 1820 – The Quebec GazetteVocal ConcertThere will be a vocal and instrumental concert for charitable purposes, under the superintendence of the Committee of the Quebec Harmonic Society, at …
MNBAQ reveals the world of Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera
The Musée National des Beaux-Arts du Québec (MNBAQ) recently opened a new exhibition featuring a selection of outstanding works by history’s most celebrated painter couple, Mexican artists Frida Kahlo and …
Peewee tourney a dream come true for hockey announcer Luc Lang
He may not be under age 13, and he doesn’t get to skate on the ice of the Videotron Centre, but being the public address (PA) announcer for games in …
Quebec International Pee-Wee Hockey Tournament action
The Quebec International Pee-Wee Hockey Tournament will come to a close on Feb. 23, with finals in five different classes. The 61st tournament saw 120 teams from 20 countries – …
Shannon’s Winterfest Saturdays are filled with fun
Shannon’s Winterfest is back for a 13th edition, and this year it will extend the enjoyment of winter enthusiasts with not one, but four Saturdays of activities, giving residents of …
“Overachiever” Dominique Anglade seeks Liberal leadership
As the QCT interview with Quebec Liberal Party leadership aspirant Dominique Anglade wraps up, her cell phone rings. It’s her son. She speaks with him briefly in French. She makes …