Big year ahead for big projects in the city
After a year of controversy, confusion and delay, 2021 promises to be a year of decisions and action for major infrastructure projects likely to affect Quebec City for many years …
Goodbye 2020, you were a very different and difficult year
“Hope is being able to see that there is light despite all of the darkness.”~ Desmond TutuDid you observe the old Irish New Year’s tradition of opening the back door …
There’s a new critter in the crèche at the Cathedral
Another creature has been added to the crèche scene at the Cathedral of the Holy Trinity, made by parishioner Miriam “Minum” Blair.Her daughter Louisa Blair reported, “It is a turtle, …
OBITUARY: Dr. Jay Q. OUELLET, DC
Dr. Jay Q. OUELLET, DC (1954 – 2020)It is with a heavy heart that I announce the passing of my brother Jay, who died in Quebec City on Dec. 27, …
The story behind Rue Jordi-Bonet
This street and a nearby park are named in honour of painter, engraver, ceramist and sculptor Jordi Bonet (1932-1979), who was born in Barcelona, Spain. At the age of seven, …
OBITUARY: Luis Fernando BOLARTE CERRATE
Luis Fernando BOLARTE CERRATE(1946 – 2020) It is with deep sadness we announce the death of Luis Fernando Bolarte Cerrate, at the age of 74. Son of Marcos Bolarte Pardave …
OBITUARY: Robert Edward MONAGHAN
Robert Edward MONAGHAN1932 – 2020It is with heavy hearts that the family of Robert Edward Monaghan announces the peaceful passing of our devoted and cherished husband and father, on Dec. …
How did you ring in the New Year?
If your New Year’s celebration included self-inflicted hypothermia, you’re probably a Canadian who takes an annual polar bear dip for charity.Out with the old and in with the new! People …
The next link in the chain: Reviving the music of Douglastown
As they packed up their equipment, the members of the Douglastown Dance Orchestra figured they had dodged a bullet. It was March 14, 2020.They had spent the morning clearing snow … Continue reading The next link in the chain: Reviving the music of Douglastown
2021 should see its share of sporting events, including Olympics
The year 2020 is now behind us, and in 2021, fans will get to see their share of sporting events. This will hopefully include the Summer Olympics in Tokyo, postponed …