October 16, 1868 – The Morning ChronicleThe Yacht Race Still UndecidedThe yacht race for the much-coveted position of Champion of our River St. Lawrence, took place yesterday. The distance to …
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Halloween Magic at the Aquarium du Québec
The Aquarium du Québec was invaded by witches, sorcerers and magicians on Oct. 13 for its annual Halloween festivities. Visitors were asked to pitch in and help rid the aquarium …
The story behind Rue William-Wood
This new street that has just been opened in the Cap-Rouge neighbourhood of Quebec City is named in honour of William Wood, who was born in Quebec City in 1864. …
Quebec City gets ready for Halloween
The gates to City Hall are surrounded by magical pumpkins. La Dame Blanche du Cap Diamant – love can be the cruellest of demons! ...
How the pumpkin became a Jack O’Lantern
Did you eat a traditional meal on Thanksgiving? If so, was pumpkin pie on the menu? There are so many interesting facts surrounding this round orange cultivar of the squash …
Newcomers discover the bilingual advantage for employment
Learning a second language can be an intimidating experience for many adults, but for newcomers to Quebec City, it’s often essential for finding work and making friends. On Oct. 10, …
Pink Floyd tribute band to play Impérial Bell
When Josh Sczczepanowski and his friends walked out of the concert, they were pretty underwhelmed.“I won tickets to see a Pink Floyd tribute band, and they weren’t very good,” the …
Election Time at Ste-Foy Elementary
On Sept. 26, a guest speaker came to Ste-Foy Elementary School: Paul Shoiry, a former mayor of Sillery and member of city council. He came to speak to the cycle …
Pedestrian safety is a shared responsibility
Every day in Quebec, seven pedestrians are injured in road accidents. In 2017, 69 pedestrians were killed and over 2,500 were injured in road accidents. The Société de l’assurance automobile …
Comiccon returns with a special family edition
On Oct. 20 and 21, Quebec City Comiccon will mark its fifth anniversary with a special edition dedicated to the entire family, particularly the young ones, with a special family …