Morrin Centre hosts an epic birthday party for Arts Alive! 2024 Sarah Elworthy sarah@qctonline.com The 10th anniversary edition of Arts Alive! Québec took place Aug. 16 and 17 in the …
Monthly Archives: August 2024
The 13th Festibière draws large crowds to festive summer event
The 13th Festibière draws large crowds to festive summer event Cassandra Kerwin cassandra@qctonline.com From Aug. 15 to 18, the 13th Festibière attracted large crowds to Quai Saint-André behind Espace Quatre …
COMMENTARY: Francophone immigration soaring in communities outside Quebec
COMMENTARY: Francophone immigration soaring in communities outside Quebec Peter Black peterblack@qctonline.com It was all in a day’s work for Marc Miller, Canada’s minister of immigration, refugees and citizenship. He was …
Anglo numbers increase in QC area, slump in some regions
Anglo numbers increase in QC area, slump in some regions Peter Black peterblack@qctonline.com The English-speaking population of Quebec City has increased by nearly 40 per cent over 20 years, according …
Divers pull pile of garbage from Louise Basin
Divers pull pile of garbage from Louise Basin Peter Black, Local Journalism Initiative reporter peterblack@qctonline.com Though hampered by murky waters, some 30 scuba divers pulled 768 pounds of junk and …
MONUMENTAL VIEWS: Let’s sit down and talk about it in front of the Grand Théâtre
MONUMENTAL VIEWS: Let’s sit down and talk about it in front of the Grand Théâtre Shirley Nadeau shirley@qctonline.com Seated near the entrance of the Grand Théâtre de Québec at the …
Former Liberal minister, Louis-Hébert MNA Sam Hamad mulls mayoral bid
Former Liberal minister, Louis-Hébert MNA Sam Hamad mulls mayoral bid Peter Black, Local Journalism Initiative reporter peterblack@qctonline.com Speculation is mounting about a possible mayoral bid by former Liberal minister and …
Memorials and Things of Fame – August 21, 2024
Memorials and Things of Fame Researched and compiled by Lorie Pierce lorie@qctonline.com August 23, 1764 – The Quebec Gazette An Act for repealing the duties now payable upon beaver skins …
English health care available ‘no questions asked’ despite directive: Roberge
English health care available ‘no questions asked’ despite directive: Roberge Ruby Pratka, Local Journalism Initiative reporter editor@qctonline.com After a hastily convened meeting with representatives of several hand-picked groups representing the …
National Acadian Day celebrated in Quebec City
National Acadian Day celebrated in Quebec City Cassandra Kerwin cassandra@qctonline.com The blue, white and red flag with a yellow star flew high across Canada on Aug. 15, National Acadian Day. …