Colourful trees, falling leaves, colder weather and shorter days announce the arrival of spooky creatures and hauntings. Despite the pandemic, Quebecers are looking forward to Halloween. There is something to …
Daily Archives: 27 October 2020
Here are the winners of the QCT’s ‘Signs of Fall’ photo contest
We received many wonderful photos of beautiful fall foliage and other signs of autumn. Nine QCT readers sent us a total of 18 photos to admire. It was a difficult …
Opera de Québec Gala a virtual success
Close to 5,000 people watched the online presentation of the Opéra de Québec Gala in celebration of World Opera Day during the afternoon of Oct. 25. Although the concert hall …
Halloween decorations found throughout the city
As Halloween approaches, residents of Quebec City decorate their homes. Here are a few examples from Sainte-Foy to the Old City. These jack-o’-lanterns in front of Sewell House on …
The story behind Place Jean-Béliveau
The large open area in front of the Videotron Centre is named in honour of hockey legend Jean Béliveau (1931-2014). Born in Trois-Rivières, he began his hockey career at age …
MEMORIALS AND THINGS OF FAME
October 26, 1826 – The Quebec GazetteThe Government has purchased the Grosse Isle below the basin at Chambly where they will build fortifications and barracks. It is understood that the …
Where will you be when election night history is made?
It’s a thing, I guess, to remember where you were when extraordinary events happened. Some details are hazy for the earlier ones, but I do recall where I was for …
Two candidates vying for QCGN presidency
The president of the Quebec Community Groups Network (QCGN) is facing a challenge for his job in an election to be held on Nov. 5. Geoffrey Chambers, who is completing …
McGill University receives $15-million gift from Marc Bieler
The McGill Reporter, the staff and faculty journal of McGill University, recently published an article about Quebec agro-entrepreneur Marc Bieler, a two-time graduate (Dip Agr 1958, B.A. 1964) of the …
Morrin Centre holds virtual annual general meeting
On Oct. 21, 41 members and staff of the Morrin Centre gathered online for the Literary and Historical Society of Quebec (LHSQ)’s first-ever virtual annual general meeting. Normally held in …