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Monthly Archives: February 2024
Busset, Les Quilles defend titles, Marchand third at Pentathlon
Busset, Les Quilles defend titles, Marchand third at Pentathlon Cassandra Kerwin cassandra@qctonline.com Despite the springlike weather, Quebecers are not putting away their skis, snowshoes, skates, running shoes or bikes. For …
Alex Harvey bikes to Pentathlon victory with Team Beaux Prés
Alex Harvey bikes to Pentathlon victory with Team Beaux Prés Cassandra Kerwin cassandra@qctonline.com Athletes woke up to a gorgeous day in Quebec City on Feb. 18. Blue skies and bright …
COMMENTARY: Companies seize opportunities in the wake of Bell’s radio retreat
COMMENTARY: Companies seize opportunities in the wake of Bell’s radio retreat Peter Black peterblack@qctonline.com Quiz time: Which notable Canadian coined the phrase “a licence to print money?” A) Pierre Poilievre …
City puts incinerator steam project for super-hospital on back burner
City puts incinerator steam project for super-hospital on back burner Peter Black peterblack@qctonline.com An ambitious plan to provide steam power from the city’s massive incinerator to the new L’Enfant-Jésus super-hospital …
City announces $400,000 for Réverbère street art festival
City announces $400,000 for Réverbère street art festival Cassandra Kerwin cassandra@qctonline.com As the warm weather sets in early, the Ville de Québec is already thinking about autumn. Street performers are …
Port of Quebec first in Americas to earn green distinction
Port of Quebec first in Americas to earn green distinction Peter Black, Local Journalism Initiative reporter peterblack@qctonline.com The Port of Quebec is already one of the most popular tourist destinations …
MONUMENT VIEWS: The story behind the statue of Gandhi
MONUMENT VIEWS: The story behind the statue of Gandhi Shirley Nadeau shirley@qctonline.com This bust of Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi (1869-1948), created by Indian artist Gautam Pal, stands on Place de l’Assemblée-Nationale, …
Journalist Marie-Ève Martel makes a plea for local news
Journalist Marie-Ève Martel makes a plea for local news Alphonsine Sefu alphonsine@qctonline.com Over the past few months, Bell Media, TVA and CBC / Radio-Canada have laid off journalists and many …
Memorials and Things of Fame – February 21, 2024
Memorials and Things of Fame – February 21, 2024 Researched and compiled by Lorie Pierce lorie@qctonline.com February 24, 1774 – The Quebec Gazette A few days since, a fair …