The story behind Rue Jean-Carignan
This street is named in honour of Jean Carignan (1916-1988), who was one of the greatest folk fiddlers of the 20th century and the leading exponent of the Celtic tradition …
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COVID-19 forces the 67th Winter Carnival to adapt
The ongoing pandemic has forced Winter Carnival organizers to make some major changes and go mostly virtual for the first time in the event’s 67-year history. From Feb. 5 to …
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FEQ ‘studying scenarios’ for 2021 festival
Despite the optimistic notice on the Festival d’Été de Québec (FEQ) website – “Next FEQ – July 8 to 18, 2021” – there is little certainty, perhaps even little hope, …
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The B.O. stone is back at Chalmers-Wesley United Church!
An article in the Oct. 21, 2020 edition of the QCT reported that a historic boundary marker, known as a B.O. (Board of Ordnance) stone, was missing from the grounds …
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Vaccination on track despite bumps in the road
Public health officials in the Capitale-Nationale region are calling for calm after a week that rattled the province’s efforts to distribute vaccines against COVID-19. On Jan. 15, federal public safety …
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Local athletes compete in international aerials, judo and speedskating
Even though COVID-19 has led to the cancellation or postponement of major events in many sports, some competitions in individual sports have gone ahead during the second part of the …
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Stroller-skating on the Plains of Abraham ice oval
This mother took her little one stroller-skating on the ice oval on the Plains of Abraham last week. With favourable weather and excellent ice conditions, thousands of residents are lacing …
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Patrick Roy makes two trades as Remparts season restarts
Patrick Roy, general manager and head coach of the Quebec Remparts, made two trades last week with the Baie-Comeau Drakkar as his team prepared to restart their 2020-21 season in …
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Morrin Centre, museums receive Quebec grants
On Jan. 13, Deputy Premier Geneviève Guilbault, on behalf of Minister of Culture and Communications Nathalie Roy, announced the government’s economic recovery plan for museums in the Capitale-Nationale region, with …
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COVID-19 curfew puts many outdoor activities on ice
During the first weekend of curfew, pick-up hockey was popular at the Anse-à-Cartier park along the St. Charles River. Photo by Danielle Burns When darkness falls at the Grand …
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