O’Dowd brothers close customs brokerage after more than 65 years
Peter Black Local Journalism Initiative Reporter peterblack@qctonline.com After more than 65 years of helping customers move goods, the O’Dowd brothers are moving on from the family-run customs brokerage business. On … Continue reading O’Dowd brothers close customs brokerage after more than 65 years
Bill 96: Time to repeal ill-advised CEGEP amendment
Quebec Community Groups Network and others English-speaking Quebecers are deeply disappointed that the Coalition Avenir Quebec (CAQ) government has refused to correct an ill-advised measure in Bill 96 that would … Continue reading Bill 96: Time to repeal ill-advised CEGEP amendment
Kwe! festival puts Indigenous languages in the spotlight
Myriam Labbe myriam@qctonline.com On April 21, the Kwe! Meet with Indigenous Peoples festival announced the program for its fifth edition which will be held from June 17 to 21 at … Continue reading Kwe! festival puts Indigenous languages in the spotlight
Heritage Lower St. Lawrence offers bursary opportunity
Submitted By Melinda Turriff, Heritage Lower St. Lawrence To support the retention or the return of bilingual health and social services professionals in the Lower St. Lawrence region, Heritage Lower … Continue reading Heritage Lower St. Lawrence offers bursary opportunity
Spring is finally here: Time to plant your seeds
Lise Lafond liselafond@qctonline.com Since the pandemic, many Canadians have explored every corner of their backyard, found the perfect place for a garden and discovered the joy of digging in the … Continue reading Spring is finally here: Time to plant your seeds
Québec Exquis offers delightful tastes at L’Apéro Québec-Bordeaux
Danielle Burns Danielle@qctonline.com The Québec Exquis food festival was back from April 22 to May 1, much to the delight of Quebecers hungry for the social connection that often takes … Continue reading Québec Exquis offers delightful tastes at L’Apéro Québec-Bordeaux
It’s ‘game on’ at Quebec International Pee-Wee Hockey Tournament
Luc Lang luclang@qctonline.com The 62nd edition of the Quebec International Pee-Wee Hockey Tournament finally got underway May 1 at the Pavillon de la Jeunesse. In the first game of the … Continue reading It’s ‘game on’ at Quebec International Pee-Wee Hockey Tournament
Decision on fate of Saint-Sacrement church expected in May
Peter Black Local Journalism Initiative Reporter peterblack@qctonline.com The fate of one of the city’s landmark churches may be decided soon. Last week a crane showed up in front of Église …
OPINION: Time to celebrate Quebec City’s many volunteers
Pauline Kerr pauline@qctonline.com It is difficult to imagine what Quebec City would be like without volunteers. Without volunteer coaches and helpers, most minor sports programs would disappear. The vast majority …
City summit seeks seniors’ perspectives
Ruby Pratka Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ruby@qctonline.com The Ville de Québec held its first-ever seniors’ summit (Sommet des aînés) this past week, with in-person consultations in six locations around the …