Quebecers celebrate Irish heritage despite the weather Cassandra Kerwin cassandra@qctonline.com St. Patrick’s Day 2022 in Quebec City was a typical Irish day, weatherwise at least. It rained. For the occasion, …
Daily Archives: 22 March 2022
Quebecers continue to rally for Ukraine
Quebecers continue to rally for Ukraine Cassandra Kerwin cassandra@qctonline.com About 40 Quebecers, including Ukrainian immigrants, braved the stormy weather and rallied once again on March 19 at Place de l’Assemblée-Nationale. …
COMMENTARY: Are we really “risking World War III” to end Ukraine bloodshed?
COMMENTARY: Are we really “risking World War III” to end Ukraine bloodshed? Peter Black, Local Journalism Initiative reporter peterblack@qctonline.com There is a certain amount of dispute about the accuracy of …
NATIONAL ASSEMBLY REPORT: Opposition parties cry foul over government’s plan to maintain discretionary powers over health care during election period
NATIONAL ASSEMBLY REPORT: Opposition parties cry foul over government’s plan to maintain discretionary powers over health care during election period Raquel Fletcher When MNAs returned to the National Assembly last …
Peter Simons steps back from helm of family company
Peter Simons steps back from helm of family company Peter Black, Local Journalism Initiative reporter peterblack@qctonline.com Two days into his new life, no longer at the helm of La Maison …
Tobacco ties choke Medicago vaccine’s WHO approval
Tobacco ties choke Medicago vaccine’s WHO approval Peter Black, Local Journalism Initiative reporter peterblack@qctonline.com Canada’s homegrown vaccine has hit an obstacle on the world stage, with the World Health Organization …
STREET VIEWS: The story behind Avenue Brown
STREET VIEWS: The story behind Avenue Brown Shirley Nadeau shirley@qctonline.com This street in the Montcalm district of Quebec City was named after William Henry Brown, who was the mayor of …
Memorials and Things of Fame – March 23, 2022
Memorials and Things of Fame Researched and compiled by Lorie Pierce March 22, 1872 – The Morning Chronicle Balise Stumps – A great many persons who planted “balises” in …
CARTOON: Warning labels
CARTOON: Warning labels Cartoon by Patrick LaMontagne...
Parents rally in front of the National Assembly for accessible daycare
Parents rally in front of National Assembly for accessible daycare Cassandra Kerwin cassandra@qctonline.com On March 19, for the second straight year, hundreds of Quebec families gathered in the rain, sleet …