Record crowds attend the 54th Shannon Irish Show Cassandra Kerwin cassandra@qctonline.com Let the St. Patrick’s Day festivities begin! The traditional Shannon Irish Show, back after a three-year hiatus due to …
Daily Archives: 14 March 2023
La Grande Virée canoe races cut short by river traffic
La Grande Virée canoe races cut short by river traffic Cassandra Kerwin cassandra@qctonline.com Teams Volvo 540, Blaxton/ Latulipe 927, Glenn Losier/Jack Wolfskin 505 and UQAR Nordet 200 glided into first …
COMMENTARY: Quebec phosphorus mine may supply growing EV battery demand
COMMENTARY: Quebec phosphorus mine may supply growing EV battery demand Peter Black peterblack@qctonline.com Gardening season is just around the corner … yeah, right! OK, imagine it really is for a …
OPINION: Can drug decriminalization affect overdose deaths? B.C. pilot program may have answers
OPINION: Can drug decriminalization affect overdose deaths? B.C. pilot program may have answers Pauline Kerr pauline@qctonline.com In British Columbia, it is no longer an offence for a person over age …
TRAM TRACKER: City to negotiate forestry deals with residents on tramway route
TRAM TRACKER: City to negotiate forestry deals with residents on tramway route Peter Black, Local Journalism Initiative reporter peterblack@qctonline.com City officials will soon be meeting with property owners whose trees …
Survey supports Avenue Cartier mall, though some merchants opposed
Survey supports Avenue Cartier mall, though some merchants opposed Peter Black, Local Journalism Initiative reporter peterblack@qctonline.com A survey conducted by the Montcalm neighbourhood council shows strong support for the return …
STREET VIEWS: The story behind Rue McMahon, St. Patrick’s Church and the Celtic Cross
STREET VIEWS: The story behind Rue McMahon, St. Patrick’s Church and the Celtic Cross Shirley Nadeau shirley@qctonline.com The façade of the former St. Patrick’s Church on Rue McMahon (now integrated …
MEMORIALS AND THINGS OF FAME: March 15, 2023
MEMORIALS AND THINGS OF FAME Researched and compiled by Lorie Pierce lorie@qctonline.com March 10, 1873 – The Morning Chronicle Facetiae What shape is a kiss? A lip-tickle. “Excuse …
Voice of English-speaking Québec clinic offers free tax assistance
Voice of English-speaking Québec clinic offers free tax assistance Ruby Pratka, Local Journalism Initiative reporter ruby@qctonline.com Low-income English- speaking Quebecers who need assistance preparing their tax returns this season are …
School bus driver strike ends
School bus driver strike ends Ruby Pratka, Local Journalism Initiative reporter ruby@qctonline.com Yellow school buses will once again stop in front of thousands of doors across the city this week, …