TRAM TRACKER: Belvédère gas station-dépanneur closes to make way for tram station Peter Black, Local Journalism Initiative reporter peterblack@qctonline.com The last gas station in the central Montcalm district is no …
Monthly Archives: June 2023
Université Laval grants Larry Hodgson honorary doctorate
Université Laval grants Larry Hodgson honorary doctorate Peter Black, Local Journalism Initiative reporter peterblack@qctonline.com Université Laval will confer a posthumous honorary degree on Larry Hodgson, the popular “laidback” gardening writer. …
MEMORIALS AND THINGS OF FAME – June 14, 2023
Memorials and Things of Fame Researched and compiled by Lorie Pierce lorie@qctonline.com June 13, 1823 – The Quebec Gazette Totally Destitute The emigrants on board the De Salaberry, which …
Threat of RTC bus strike looms after court ruling
Threat of RTC bus strike looms after court ruling Ruby Pratka, Local Journalism Initiative reporter editor@qctonline.com People who rely on the Réseau de transport de la Capitale (RTC) bus network …
American Consulate celebrates the Fourth of July on June 8
American Consulate celebrates the Fourth of July on June 8 Shirley Nadeau shirley@qctonline.com The consul general of the United States of America in Quebec City, Danielle Monosson, and her husband …
English school boards challenge latest education reform
English school boards challenge latest education reform Ruby Pratka, Local Journalism Initiative reporter editor@qctonline.com The Quebec English School Boards Association (QESBA), of which the Central Québec School Board (CQSB) is …
New legislation creates health sector confusion despite assurances
New legislation creates health sector confusion despite assurances Ruby Pratka, Local Journalism Initiative reporter ruby@qctonline.com Despite repeated assertions from the Coalition Avenir Québec (CAQ) government that new legislation restricting the …
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Tribute to firefighters
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Tribute to firefighters Dear Editor, Immense pride fills our hearts for the forest firefighters, military personnel, first responders, homeowners, volunteers, reservists, aviators and others who face …
REVIEW: CARREFOUR INTERNATIONAL DE THÉÂTRE: Breakdancers present a performance about growing old In My Body
REVIEW: CARREFOUR INTERNATIONAL DE THÉÂTRE: Breakdancers present a performance about growing old In My Body Shirley Nadeau shirley@qctonline.com Dancer and choreographer Yvon Soglo (a.k.a. Crazy Smooth) and a virtuoso cast …
Lévisium: A new way to learn about science at Quai Paquet
Lévisium: A new way to learn about science at Quai Paquet Myriam Labbé myriam@qctonline.com At a garden-variety summer festival, one would expect concerts, games, lights, smoke, sparklers and so on. …