TRAM TRACKER: Demolition set for two former gas stations on tramway route
TRAM TRACKER: Demolition set for two former gas stations on tramway route Peter Black, Local Journalism Initiative reporter peterblack@qctonline.com Two former gas stations the city acquired to make way for …
Resident dies in Saint Brigid’s Home fire
Resident dies in Saint Brigid’s Home fire QCT Staff A resident of Saint Brigid’s Home in his 70s has died after a fire in a fourth-floor smoking room, the QCT …
Jeweller robbed of entire Plein Art inventory
Jeweller robbed of entire Plein Art inventory Danielle Burns danielle@qctonline.com Lisa-Marie Masse, a jeweller with collections that can be found in boutiques around Quebec City, including the Musée national des …
Emancipation Day celebrated with music and history
Emancipation Day celebrated with music and history Cassandra Kerwin cassandra@qctonline.com Members of the local African and Black community celebrated Emancipation Day, an important day in Quebec’s and Canada’s history, on …
African immigrant women rally against intimidation and racism
African immigrant women rally against intimidation and racism Cassandra Kerwin cassandra@qctonline.com Although the world feels peaceful and unified while watching the Olympic Games in Paris, local women revealed that this …
City can’t yet say how much purple bags reduce burned garbage
City can’t yet say how much purple bags reduce burned garbage Peter Black – Local Journalism initiative reporter peterblack@qctonline.com The purple plastic bag has become a familiar and ever-increasing presence …
28th Grands Feux Loto-Québec opens with a Rio Carnival
28th Grands Feux Loto-Québec opens with a Rio Carnival Cassandra Kerwin Cassandra@qctonline.com Quai Paquet in Lévis and Place des Canotiers in Quebec City were trans- formed into the Quebecois version …
Fêtes de la Nouvelle-France a success despite the weather
Fêtes de la Nouvelle-France a success despite the weather Cassandra Kerwin cassandra@qctonline.com Novelties and artifacts, temperamental weather and thousands of visitors completed the 27th Fêtes de la Nouvelle-France (FNF). From …
Parc Chauveau to get $11 million in improvements
Parc Chauveau to get $11 million in improvements Peter Black, Local Journalism Initiative reporter peterblack@qctonline.com Quebec City’s largest park is getting a large makeover. Work is set to begin this …
Five city staircases to get repairs over next three years
Five city staircases to get repairs over next three years Peter Black, Local Journalism Initiative reporter peterblack@qctonline.com Five of Quebec City’s staircases between Upper and Lower Town are slated for …