Pilgrims arrive in Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré for annual celebration Myriam Labbé myriam@qctonline.com Just four days before Pope Francis was scheduled to land in Quebec City, the town of Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré was peacefully drowsy …
Daily Archives: 26 July 2022
City announces final details for Pope’s visit
City announces final details for Pope’s visit Cassandra Kerwin cassandra@qctonline.com Pope Francis will land in Quebec City on July 27. In preparation for his arrival, the Ville de Québec held …
COMMENTARY: Petro-Canada evolved from nationalist dream to dépanneur partner
COMMENTARY: Petro-Canada evolved from nationalist dream to dépanneur partner Peter Black peterblack@qctonline.com Y our scribe is not now nor has ever been a communist. Still, I kind of miss having …
Feds ink deal for flu vaccines from Sainte-Foy GSK plant
Feds ink deal for flu vaccines from Sainte-Foy GSK plant Peter Black, Local Journalism Initiative reporter peterblack@qctonline.com The COVID-19 pandemic may eventually be a thing of the past, but Canada …
Judge rejects group’s tramway injunction bid
Judge rejects group’s tramway injunction bid Peter Black, Local Journalism Initiative reporter peter@qctonline.com A Superior Court judge has rejected a request made by a citizens’ group for a temporary injunction …
STREET VIEWS: The story behind Avenue de Bourlamaque
STREET VIEWS: The story behind Avenue de Bourlamaque Shirley Nadeau shirley@qctonline.com This street in the Montcalm district of Quebec City was named after François-Charles de Bourlamaque (1722-1764). Born in the …
MEMORIALS & THINGS OF FAME – July 27, 2022
Memorials & Things of Fame Researched & compiled by Lorie Pierce lorie@qctonline.com July 26, 1822 – The Quebec Gazette The Hay Hay making has pretty generally commenced throughout the …
Don’t let your guard down with COVID this summer, health officials warn
Don’t let your guard down with COVID this summer, health officials warn Ruby Pratka, Local Journalism Initiative reporter ruby@qctonline.com Mask mandates and restrictions on the size of gatherings may be …
Labour shortage, taxi troubles leave adapted transit users stuck in neutral
Labour shortage, taxi troubles leave adapted transit users stuck in neutral Ruby Pratka, Local Journalism Initiative reporter ruby@qctonline.com Michel Bédard was looking forward to attending a few shows at the …
Île d’Orléans winery offers perfect combination of wine, lunch and scenery
Île d’Orléans winery offers perfect combination of wine, lunch and scenery Shirley Nadeau shirley@qctonline.com Saint Pierre Le Vignoble was the site of a delicious discovery for those touring Île d’Orléans …