City fells two giant elms to prevent spread of disease
City fells two giant elms to prevent spread of disease Peter Black, Local Journalism Initiative reporter Two towering, century-old elm trees that shaded a statue of Sir Wilfrid Laurier at the …
Talks underway to shed Medicago’s tobacco connection
Talks underway to shed Medicago’s tobacco connection Peter Black, Local Journalism Initiative reporter peterblack@qctonline.com A month after a Quebec minister declared the Coalition Avenir Québec (CAQ) government would help vaccine-maker Medicago …
There’s one thing in the world that always gives you butterflies: caterpillars!
There’s one thing in the world that always gives you butterflies: caterpillars! Danielle Burns danielle@qctonline.com Where would one least expect to see tropical butterflies? In the parking lot of Les Galeries …
Quebec City prepares to host Pope Francis
Quebec City prepares to host Pope Francis Cassandra Kerwin cassandra@qctonline.com Pope Francis will arrive in Quebec City on July 27 as part of a long-awaited visit to promote reconciliation between …
New cruise ship terminal opens after two-year delay
New cruise ship terminal opens after two-year delay Peter Black, Local Journalism Initiative reporter peterblack@qctonline.com When the massive new Terminal 30 opened in Quebec City’s harbour, the first visitors it …
Ville de Québec contributes $2.5 M for MNBAQ Riopelle Pavilion
Ville de Québec contributes $2.5 M for MNBAQ Riopelle Pavilion Shirley Nadeau shirley@qctonline.com Since the new Pierre Lassonde Pavilion was opened in June 2016, visitors to the Musée National des …
Ville de Québec announces social pricing plans for transit
Ville de Québec announces social pricing plans for transit Ruby Pratka, Local Journalism Initiative reporter ruby@qctonline.com Public transit users in Quebec City who live below the poverty line will have …
Quebec City celebrates Canada Day after two-year pause
Quebec City celebrates Canada Day after two-year pause Cassandra Kerwin cassandra@qctonline.com Red and white were the colours of the day July 1. From coast to coast to coast, Canadians celebrated …
Bonne Fête, Ville de Québec! City celebrates 414 years
Bonne Fête, Ville de Québec! City celebrates 414 years Cassandra Kerwin cassandra@qctonline.com Full streets, people walking in and out of shops, packed restaurants and terrasses, and squares filled with spectators …
Group files notice to stop preparatory work on tramway
Group files notice to stop preparatory work on tramway Peter Black, Local Journalism Initiative reporter peterblack@qctonline.com A group opposed to Quebec City’s tramway project has filed a formal notice (mise …