Federal officials have acted quickly to derail speculation that VIA Rail’s long-awaited High Frequency Rail (HFR) project might not include a Quebec-Montreal connection.The speculation stems from a study The Canadian …
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It’s all right to be left-handed
On Aug. 13, I will be celebrating, along with 700 million other people (10 to 12 per cent of the world’s population). What are we acknowledging? Left-Handers Day! International Left-Handers …
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Wednesday, Aug. 7 at 12:05 p.m. – Musical Wednesdays concert featuring classical pianist Alain Châteauvert at Chalmers-Wesley United Church, 78 Rue Sainte-Ursule in Old Quebec. Free admission. Donations welcome. Door …
It’s time for the eighth Sleeman Boot Camp
The eighth edition of the Sleeman Boot Camp takes place on Aug. 9 and 10 the PEPS at Université Laval. Organized by former NHL and Quebec Remparts goaltender Cédrick Desjardins …
Les Noces de Figaro ties the knot at La Bordée theatre
The Festival d’Opéra de Québec continued on July 29, 31 and Aug. 2 with three presentations of an adapted version of Mozart’s comic opera Les Noces de Figaro / The …
QCT Print Edition – July 31 2019
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FLIP Fabrique draws a big crowd at Place Jean-Béliveau
FLIP Fabrique has found a new home in a more spacious venue for its summer performances. The local circus group has moved to Place Jean-Béliveau in front of the Videotron …
Statement by the Prime Minister on Korean War Veterans Day
On July 26, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau issued the following statement on Korean War Veterans Day:“Today, we honour the more than 26,000 Canadians who answered the call to serve during …
As Orange Wave ebbs, where will Quebec NDP vote flow?
Egad and câline!* The federal election is less than three months away, give or take a decision concerning a religious holiday.**You may recall, four years ago the campaign officially got …
The story behind Rue Daniel-Johnson
This private street* in the Les Saules district of Quebec City is named in honour of Daniel Johnson (1915-1968), Quebec’s 20th premier. He was born in Danville, Quebec, the son …