Memorials and Things of Fame Researched and compiled by Lorie Pierce lorie@qctonline.com August 5, 1821 – The Quebec Gazette Severe Storm On Friday afternoon, between four and five o’clock …
STREET VIEWS: The story behind rue Georgina-Lefaivre Bill Cox billcox@qctonline.com This street honours journalism pioneer Georgina Lefaivre, born in Quebec City in 1873. When Lefaivre was in her late 20s, …
Spruce budworm may have cancer-beating chemistry Peter Black, Local Journalism Initiative reporter peterblack@qctonline.com Might the voracious insect ravaging Quebec’s forests help contain the ravages of cancer? Researchers with Université Laval …
Marchand slams Labeaume on heritage protection Peter Black, Local Journalism Initiative reporter peterblack@qctonline.com Quebec City Mayor Régis Labeaume is only a few weeks away from leaving City Hall, but one …
OPINION: Nixed gas and shipping projects give river dwellers a little relief Peter Black, Local Journalism Initiative reporter peterblack@qctonline.com With a few strokes of politicians’ pens, belugas, birds and a …
11th annual IVPL Tournament makes boules cool in Limoilou Danielle Burns danielle@qctonline.com Pétanque, also known as boules, may be forever associated with retired senior citizens dressed in plaid and sipping …
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2020 OLYMPICS: Canada’s medal haul grows; FAA falls in first round Luc Lang luclang@qctonline.com The Games of the XXXII Olympiad are now underway in Tokyo, Japan after a sober opening …
Olympic trivia Compiled by Pauline Kerr Most of us know the first – the original – Olympic games were held in Greece, but when they were held is another matter. …
Community Calendar of Events Compiled by QCT staff From July 20 to Aug. 10, pick your own blackcurrants and gooseberries at the Du Capitaine farm, 4748 chemin Royal, Saint-Jean de … Continue reading COMMUNITY CALENDAR OF EVENTS