Organizations representing Quebec anglophones say they are pleased with the increase in funding for the English-speaking minority contained in the provincial budget tabled on March 25.The $10.5 million earmarked for …
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The Easter Bunny hops around town delivering chocolate eggs
The Easter Bunny stopped by City Hall to deliver chocolates to Mayor Régis Labeaume and city councillors in the flower pots by the main entrance. The Easter Bunny stopped …
Coins may be antiquated, but can we trust cryptocurrency?
Few people are travelling for pleasure or business these days. Before the pandemic hit, when folks could travel wherever time, money and a visa would allow them, they would inevitably …
STREET VIEWS: The story behind Rue Le Pailleur and Avenue Colonel Jones
These streets in the Pointe-de-Sainte-Foy district of Quebec City are named after Charles Hugh Le Pailleur (Jones), who was born in Montreal on May 1, 1876, the son of Charles …
MEMORIALS AND THINGS OF FAME
March 30, 1871 – The Morning ChronicleQuebec Agricultural Society – We are requested to inform the public that canvassers for subscription to this Society will commence operations this day. As …
Major construction for tramway set to begin in Saint-Roch
The massive tramway project will soon get very real and probably chaotic as major construction work is set to begin in the Saint-Roch district. With an official deal yet to …
Supersized Aussie bunnies enjoy their first time in snow
Australian artist Amanda Parer’s illuminated art installations have visited almost 100 cities (usually with her in tow), but this Easter, she is lending her white rabbits to Manif D’Art and …
Hiking the trails of Mont Wright
When arriving in Stoneham from the south via Boulevard Talbot or the Laurentian Autoroute (Highway 73), Mont Wright comes into view on the right, about two kilometres past the turnoff …
Snow crab craze hits Quebec City
In the week prior to delivery, Quebec City fishmongers were asked one question: when does the snow crab arrive? On March 26, a long line of people waited in the …
Up and coming entertainment
• The Quebec Art Company held an online reading of The Visitor on March 28. Monthly QACStage Pass performances of vintage radio plays are uploaded to the QAC YouTube channel …