Warm weather brings people together on Plains of Abraham
After weeks of self-isolation and nasty weather, warm temperatures finally arrived, bringing people outside. On the Plains of Abraham, Quebecers maintain their social distancing while socializing, enjoying a picnic or …
Quebec flags at half-mast in memory of COVID-19 victims
On May 13, the Quebec flag at the top of the National Assembly was flown at half-mast in memory of those who have died as a result of the …
Rainbow tops Saint Brigid’s Home
A rainbow brightens the top-storey window of Saint Brigid’s Home....
A crafty rainbow pops up on Rue Crémazie!
Built by the Siffreddi-Robledo family, this cunning work of art consists of 14 columns of pop bottles filled with coloured water, fixed between the balcony railings of their home in …
Fire in Limoulou drives 15 families from their homes
The early morning calm in Limoilou was broken on May 12 by the sound of sirens. Thick black smoke could be seen in the air from miles away. The first …
Salvador Dali’s \La Vénus Spatiale\” on view in the Old Town “
This larger-than-lifesize statue of Salvador Dali’s La Vénus Spatiale is now on view for all to see in front of the UNESCO monument facing the Château Frontenac. Valued at $3,500,000, …
The story behind Avenue Gustave-Beaudet
This street in the Charlesbourg district of Quebec City was named in honour of Dr. Gustave Beaudet (1886-1968), who was born in Deschaillons-sur-Saint-Laurent. He studied medicine at Université Laval, then …
The many firsts of new Liberal leader Dominique Anglade
A lot of “firsts” are being tagged on Dominique Anglade, like Girl Guide badges. This is fitting, perhaps, because if there is one dominant characteristic to describe the new leader …
City unveils latest plans for Sainte-Foy, Saint-Roch tramway hubs
City officials last week released the latest version of plans for the tramway route and connecting hubs in the Sainte-Foy and Saint-Roch districts. The changes will have a major impact …
MEMORIALS AND THINGS OF FAME
May 21, 1870 – The Morning ChronicleThe Forthcoming Boat-Race at LachineThe preliminary preparations for the great race [on the Lachine River] between the Paris crew of this city and the …