CAQ to draw own tramway route as spat continues with city
Political confusion and conflict continue to block the way forward for Quebec City’s $3.3-billion tramway plan. Just when Mayor Régis Labeaume thought he had momentum on his side last week, …
Skaters take to the lake for spring break
This inflatable igloo is a skate lace-up shack for guests of the Entourage- sur-le-Lac Resort (pictured behind). The lakefront hotel has a snack kiosk on the ice, where the general …
QAC brings back old-time radio dramas with a modern twist
Quebec Art Company (QAC), Quebec City’s foremost and longest-running English-language community theatre group, has taken a page from the glory days of radio to provide a unique form of entertainment …
Entertainment is zooming along!
With so many performance venues still closed due to public health regulations, entertainment organizers are becoming very creative with their programming. Here’s a brief list.• The Orchestre symphonique de …
A subzero walk for fresh air and healthier lifestyles
Open the door and just start walking! That seems to be what Pierre Lavoie had to say when he invited Quebecers to walk five kilometres on Feb. 20 or 21 …
My year as a ‘Wasp’ playing hockey in England
With the encouragement of good friends from Quebec City, I decided to write about my year playing in the British Ice Hockey League. I attended St. Patrick’s High School and …
Edward David Ashe: an unusual president of the LHSQ
Not many former presidents of the Literary and Historical Society of Quebec (LHSQ, better known as the Morrin Centre) have been astrophysicists or have their names on a map. Edward …
OBITUARY: Edith Veronica MacKAY
Edith Veronica MacKAY1927-2021It is with heavy hearts that we, the family of Edith MacKay, announce her passing on February 10, 2021. Her children, Anthony, James, Hayes, Theresa, Patrick and Donald, …
OBITUARY: Gary MONTGOMERY
Gary MONTGOMERYIt is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Gary Montgomery at age 56, on February 11, 2021, at the Enfant-Jesus Hospital.He leaves to mourn his loving …
OBITUARY: David Everett BLINCO
David Everett BLINCOIt is with profound sadness that the family of David Everett “Coach” Blinco announce his passing in Quebec City on Feb. 17 in his 90th year. Dave was …