Charles André Nadeau canadeau@qctonline.com Between the mid-17th century and the end of the 19th it was the custom for the sons of wealthy European families, on reaching the age of …
Daily Archives: 25 April 2022
Violons du Roy and La Chapelle present Mozart’s ‘Requiem’
Shirley Nadeau shirley@qctonline.com The Palais Montcalm, also known as “La maison de la musique,” was packed to the rafters on April 21 for the performance of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s magnificent …
Constantinople’s music travels through space and time
Myriam Labbe myraim@qctonline.com Tonight, we are going to travel to Spain and Andalusia, through the Persian Isles and the ruins of Persepolis; but don’t worry, we will be back for …
Quebec City’s sports history celebrated at the MCQ
Cassandra Kerwin cassandra@qctonline.com It’s time to put away your skis and snowshoes and pull put your tennis rackets, paddles and golf clubs. Quebecers have always had a passion for sports, …
‘Something Rotten!’ is brewing at Cégep de Ste-Foy
Cassandra Kerwin cassandra@qctonline.com Something Rotten! is happening at Cégep de Sainte-Foy. Don’t be put off by its name. It is a Broadway musical filled with hilarious references to Shakespeare, the …
Game of Tiaras turns tragedy into laughter
Submitted By Tess LeBlanc What do you get when you combine the plot twists of Game of Thrones with the premise of the Shakespearian tragedy King Lear and characters from …
City summit seeks seniors’ perspectives
Ruby Pratka Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ruby@qctonline.com The Ville de Québec held its first-ever seniors’ summit (Sommet des aînés) this past week, with in-person consultations in six locations around the …
We remember Holocaust Remembrance Day
Letter to the Editor Dear Editor, Holocaust Remembrance Day (Yom HaShoah) takes place this year on April 28. This is an important and solemn historical commemoration that reminds all people …
Mauricie English history podcast goes beyond stereotypes
Ruby Pratka Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ruby@qctonline.com Julie Miller and François Roy are giving voice to a little-known chapter in the history of Drummondville and Trois-Rivières. Their English-language podcast, From …
Electric bikes one link in active mobility strategy
Ruby Pratka Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ruby@qctonline.com Electric bicycles will return to the streets of Quebec City on May 1 as part of the Ville de Québec active mobility strategy. …