Province scales up monkeypox vaccination campaign Ruby Pratka, Local Journalism Initiative reporter ruby@qctonline.com Quebec is expanding eligibility for monkeypox vaccination as case numbers gradually rise in the province. The virus, …
Monthly Archives: August 2022
Food banks “squeezed two ways” amid inflation
Food banks “squeezed two ways” amid inflation Ruby Pratka, Local Journalism Initiative reporter ruby@qctonline.com Since the beginning of the year, the list of people requesting food hampers from La Bouchée …
STREET VIEWS: The story behind Rue Crémazie
STREET VIEWS: The story behind Rue Crémazie Shirley Nadeau shirley@qctonline.com This street was named after the writer and poet Octave Crémazie, who was born in Quebec City in 1827. Recognized …
Memorials and Things of Fame – August 10, 2022
Memorials and Things of Fame Researched and compiled by Lorie Pierce lorie@qctonline.com August 9, 1822 – The Quebec Gazette Duel London – The Paris papers of Saturday last relate particulars …
McCord photography show features rare images of 19th-century Canada
McCord photography show features rare images of 19th-century Canada Peter Black, Local Journalism Initiative reporter peterblack@qctonline.com Those with just a passing familiarity with Quebec historical photography will know the names …
Hit the Floor brings the universal language of dance to Festivent
Hit the Floor brings the universal language of dance to Festivent Danielle Burns danielle@qctonline.com Hit The Floor founder Nicolas Bégin paired up with his friend and Festivent general director Sébastien …
An artisan beer festival is brewing in Maizerets
An artisan beer festival is brewing in Maizerets Myriam Labbé myriam@qctonline.com The sixth edition of the Festival des Brasseurs et Artisans de Québec (FBAQ), to be held at the Domaine …
Arts Alive! returns to Morrin Centre
Arts Alive! returns to Morrin Centre Ruby Pratka, Local Journalism Initiative reporter ruby@qctonline.com The annual Arts Alive! festival will return to the Chaussée des Écossais, in front of the Morrin …
Just Say the Word: Artbeat lifts curtain on eclectic new musical
Just Say the Word: Artbeat lifts curtain on eclectic new musical Submitted by Artbeat Theatre It’s hot…and getting hotter! The cast and crew of J.P. Chartier’s fourth musical, Just Say …
WHY THIS COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER MATTERS: News for Youth: Community newspapers encourage young readers
WHY THIS COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER MATTERS News for Youth: Community newspapers encourage young readers As younger readers turn increasingly to social media platforms and mobile apps for news, newspapers across the …