Halfway to normal, Lévis Half-Marathon goes ahead Cassandra Kerwin cassandra@qctonline.com The Lévis Half-Marathon was back for a 17th edition after a forced absence last year. Runners from across the province …
Future of the Colisée dedicated to emerging sports Adapted from a press release by Shirley Nadeau shirley@qctonline.com The Colisée is destined to become a centre dedicated to emerging sports such …
It’s time to apply for the 2021 Quebec City Women’s Club Bursary Press release The deadline for applications for the Quebec City Women’s Club bursary is Sept. 21, 2021. This … Continue reading It’s time to apply for the 2021 Quebec City Women’s Club Bursary
Memorials and Things of Fame Researched and compiled by Lorie Pierce lorie@qctonline.com September 2, 1821 The Quebec Gazette Dancing Madame Potty from Paris has the honour to acquaint the Nobility …
The story behind Rue de Port-Royal Shirley Nadeau shirley@qctonline.com This street was named after the Port-Royal National Historic Site in Nova Scotia. The name Port-Royal was coined by Samuel de …
Book Quest closes the book on a successful summer Danielle Burns danielle@qctonline.com The Morrin Centre Book Quest summer program, including the weekly S.T.E.A.M. Club (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math) …
Heat wave breaks for the Centre de glaces Intact Assurance Cassandra Kerwin cassandra@qctonline.com As an oppressive late-summer heat wave drew to a close, Quebecers celebrated the opening of the Centre …
Cathedral of the Holy Trinity receives funds for repairs Ruby Pratka ruby@qctonline.com The Cathedral of the Holy Trinity in Old Quebec will receive over $600,000 in funding from the Ville …
Anthropologist Francine Saillant finds poetry in archeology Cassandra Kerwin cassandra@qctonline.com Until the end of September, visitors can walk into the creative world of anthropologist Francine Saillant as part of Archéopoétique …
City reduces use of drinking water during dry period Ruby Pratka ruby@qctonline.com Quebec City residents must stop watering lawns and residential driveways and filling pools until further notice or face …