Official languages report reveals “cracks” in crisis communication
Government communication in emergency situations has shown “serious and recurring shortcomings” for official language minority communities, according to a report released in late October by the Office of the Commissioner …
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Outdoor rinks to be built; hockey on hold for now
The city will put up its many outdoor rinks as usual this season, but, due to the pandemic, how people use the rinks may be unusual.City officials have not yet …
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In search of the missing supply ships
As teenagers, Érik Phaneuf and Samuel Côté were both fascinated with secrets hidden underwater. Phaneuf became an underwater archaeologist; Côté became a shipwreck researcher and eventually an author and TV …
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A blue moon rises over Quebec on Halloween
A blue moon rose over Quebec City around 6 p.m. on Halloween. A blue moon happens when a second full moon occurs in the same month. It happens rarely, hence …
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It’s the end of Daylight Saving Time – set your clocks back one hour
Don’t forget to SET YOUR CLOCKS BACK after you’ve finished your trick-or-treating, before you go to bed on Saturday, Oct. 31. Daylight Saving Time ENDS at 2 a.m. on Nov. …
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Halloween decorations at City Hall and on the Plains of Abraham
Colourful trees, falling leaves, colder weather and shorter days announce the arrival of spooky creatures and hauntings. Despite the pandemic, Quebecers are looking forward to Halloween. There is something to …
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Here are the winners of the QCT’s ‘Signs of Fall’ photo contest
We received many wonderful photos of beautiful fall foliage and other signs of autumn. Nine QCT readers sent us a total of 18 photos to admire. It was a difficult …
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Opera de Québec Gala a virtual success
Close to 5,000 people watched the online presentation of the Opéra de Québec Gala in celebration of World Opera Day during the afternoon of Oct. 25. Although the concert hall …
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Halloween decorations found throughout the city
As Halloween approaches, residents of Quebec City decorate their homes. Here are a few examples from Sainte-Foy to the Old City. These jack-o’-lanterns in front of Sewell House on …
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The story behind Place Jean-Béliveau
The large open area in front of the Videotron Centre is named in honour of hockey legend Jean Béliveau (1931-2014). Born in Trois-Rivières, he began his hockey career at age …
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