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Reford Gardens’ Alexander Reford runs for Liberals in Rimouski
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Morrin Centre aims high with 16th Imagination Writers’ Festival
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REVIEW: Rosheen brings Irish party to packed Théâtre Petit-Champlain
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Université Laval choristers celebrate 75th anniversary with a singalong
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Memorials and Things of Fame – March 19, 2025
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COMMENTARY: “Minister of Everything” inspires new finance minister Champagne
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COMMENTARY: Not just Carney: Bank of Canada governors in the spotlight
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Luck of the Irish shines on sunny Défilé de la Saint-Patrick
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NOTICE TO READERS: Volunteers needed to march with the QCT team in the Défilé de la Saint-Patrick!
NOTICE TO READERS Volunteers needed to march with the QCT team in the Défilé de la Saint-Patrick! QCT staff We’re looking for three or four volunteers to join the QCT … Continue reading NOTICE TO READERS: Volunteers needed to march with the QCT team in the Défilé de la Saint-Patrick!
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Remparts end 2024-25 regular season with six-game losing streak
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Hopes are high for pro soccer franchise in Quebec City
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Awards rain on St. Lawrence sports teams ahead of playoffs
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Carney, opposition leaders prepare for April 28 election
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Denis Gallant to head public inquiry into $500-million SAAQClic cost overrun
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Gabriel Nadeau-Dubois leaving National Assembly
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MONUMENTAL VIEWS: Paryse Martin’s tribute to the ‘cannonball’ tree installed at Place d’Armes
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MONUMENTAL VIEWS: ‘Women Are Persons!’
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Federal and provincial governments extend Saguenay-St. Lawrence protected area
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Aquarium du Québec takes visitors behind the scenes for Carnival
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