COMMENTARY: Joe Biden’s long departure from power has a precedent in Canada Peter Black, Local Journalism Initiative reporter peterblack@qctonline.com Joe Biden’s sudden but evidently long-overdue withdrawal from the United States …
Daily Archives: 30 July 2024
Parc Chauveau to get $11 million in improvements
Parc Chauveau to get $11 million in improvements Peter Black, Local Journalism Initiative reporter peterblack@qctonline.com Quebec City’s largest park is getting a large makeover. Work is set to begin this …
Lyme disease endemic in two Capitale-Nationale municipalities, health officials say
Lyme disease endemic in two Capitale-Nationale municipalities, health officials say Ruby Pratka, Local Journalism Initiative reporter editor@qctonline.com Two municipalities in the Capitale-Nationale region have appeared on the latest list of …
People at high risk for COVID complications advised to get fall boosters
People at high risk for COVID complications advised to get fall boosters Ruby Pratka, Local Journalism Initiative reporter editor@qctonline.com Public health officials in Quebec are advising people who are particularly …
Five city staircases to get repairs over next three years
Five city staircases to get repairs over next three years Peter Black, Local Journalism Initiative reporter peterblack@qctonline.com Five of Quebec City’s staircases between Upper and Lower Town are slated for …
Billy Idol bringing ‘Rebel Yell’ to Quebec City
Billy Idol bringing ‘Rebel Yell’ to Quebec City Peter Black, Local Journalism Initiative reporter peterblack@qctonline.com Though it’s hard to imagine Billy Idol wielding a hockey stick, there is a Canadian …
MEMORIALS AND THINGS OF FAME – July 31, 2024
Memorials and Things of Fame Researched and compiled by Lorie Pierce August 2, 1764 – The Quebec Gazette A Letter from the Little-falls, [New York] On Saturday last, 18 …
Morrin Centre dives into the past with Victorian teatime
Morrin Centre dives into the past with Victorian teatime Cassandra Kerwin cassandra@qctonline.com Visiting the Morrin Centre Library is like travelling through time. On July 28, a group of 21 curious …
Legion marks 71st anniversary of Korea armistice
Legion marks 71st anniversary of Korea armistice Submitted by Jean Gervais A commemoration marking the 71st anniversary of the signing of the armistice between North and South Korea was held …
Les Cousins give funny, punny circus show at Edwin-Bélanger Bandstand
Les Cousins give funny, punny circus show at Edwin-Bélanger Bandstand Danielle Burns danielle@qctonline.com Families gathered in the bright sunshine on July 27 to be entertained by Les Cousins: Bob (Yves …