Former Liberal minister, Louis-Hébert MNA Sam Hamad mulls mayoral bid Peter Black, Local Journalism Initiative reporter peterblack@qctonline.com Speculation is mounting about a possible mayoral bid by former Liberal minister and …
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Memorials and Things of Fame – August 21, 2024
Memorials and Things of Fame Researched and compiled by Lorie Pierce lorie@qctonline.com August 23, 1764 – The Quebec Gazette An Act for repealing the duties now payable upon beaver skins …
English health care available ‘no questions asked’ despite directive: Roberge
English health care available ‘no questions asked’ despite directive: Roberge Ruby Pratka, Local Journalism Initiative reporter editor@qctonline.com After a hastily convened meeting with representatives of several hand-picked groups representing the …
National Acadian Day celebrated in Quebec City
National Acadian Day celebrated in Quebec City Cassandra Kerwin cassandra@qctonline.com The blue, white and red flag with a yellow star flew high across Canada on Aug. 15, National Acadian Day. …
Quebec City Women’s Club bursary deadline approaching
Quebec City Women’s Club bursary deadline approaching Submitted by Marie Coyea, bursary chairperson, Quebec City Women’s Club Each year, the Quebec City Women’s Club (QCWC) selects women to support the … Continue reading Quebec City Women’s Club bursary deadline approaching
Sept. 7 is tree distribution day in Quebec City
Sept. 7 is tree distribution day in Quebec City Adapted from a press release by Shirley Nadeau shirley@qctonline.com Need a tree? The Ville de Québec is distributing 2,000 trees to …
Liberal activists push for Quebec constitution
Liberal activists push for Quebec constitution Ruby Pratka, Local Journalism Initiative reporter editor@qctonline.com Two prominent members of the Quebec Liberal Party (QLP) relaunch committee are proposing that the party back …
REVIEW: Samian and guests open SuperFrancoFête with vibrant tribute to Indigenous cultures
REVIEW: Samian and guests open SuperFrancoFête with vibrant tribute to Indigenous cultures Cassandra Kerwin cassandra@qctonline.com The SuperFrancoFête set a precedent on Aug. 15 by giving carte blanche to the Algonquin …
Quebec City celebrates 20 years of Pride
Quebec City celebrates 20 years of Pride Ruby Pratka, Local Journalism Initiative reporter editor@qctonline.com Quebec City’s annual celebration of LGBTQ+ pride and gender diversity is changing its name and rolling … Continue reading Quebec City celebrates 20 years of Pride