City puts incinerator steam project for super-hospital on back burner
City puts incinerator steam project for super-hospital on back burner Peter Black peterblack@qctonline.com An ambitious plan to provide steam power from the city’s massive incinerator to the new L’Enfant-Jésus super-hospital …
Port of Quebec first in Americas to earn green distinction
Port of Quebec first in Americas to earn green distinction Peter Black, Local Journalism Initiative reporter peterblack@qctonline.com The Port of Quebec is already one of the most popular tourist destinations …
WALK ON THE WILD SIDE: New animal cruelty regulations take effect
WALK ON THE WILD SIDE: New animal cruelty regulations take effect Lise Lafond lise@qctonline.com “Saving one dog will not change the world, but surely for that one dog, the world …
City’s two-day fireplace ban first test of new measures
City’s two-day fireplace ban first test of new measures Peter Black peterblack@qctonline.com Mayor Bruno Marchand was forced to explain why the city abruptly imposed a ban on wood- burning stoves …
SAVING THE PLANET ONE WEEK AT A TIME: Show your love in an eco-friendly way this Valentine’s Day
SAVING THE PLANET ONE WEEK AT A TIME: Show your love in an eco-friendly way this Valentine’s Day Lise Lafond lise@qctonline.com Roses are red, violets are blue But this Valentine’s …
Vanier streets to go green with city tree-planting program
Vanier streets to go green with city tree-planting program Peter Black, Local Journalism Initiative reporter peterblack@qctonline.com Two of the most barren streets in the city are to receive an intense …
City launches subsidy program for environmentally friendly hygiene products
City launches subsidy program for environmentally friendly hygiene products Ruby Pratka, Local Journalism Initiative reporter editor@qctonline.com Quebec City residents who buy reusable diapers or menstrual products can now have a …
Mario Cyr shares his love for the Arctic at St. Lawrence
Mario Cyr shares his love for the Arctic at St. Lawrence Myriam Labbé myriam@qctonline.com On Jan. 30, students at CEGEP Champlain-St. Lawrence were invited for a visual adventure under the …
SAVING THE PLANET ONE WEEK AT A TIME: Exploring the future of food at the SAAC
SAVING THE PLANET ONE WEEK AT A TIME: Exploring the future of food at the SAAC Lise Lafond lise@qctonline.com “Sustainable agriculture is not just about growing crops, it’s about caring …
City pauses biomethanization plant for ‘optimization’ one year into program
City pauses biomethanization plant for ‘optimization’ one year into program Cassandra Kerwin cassandra@qctonline.com After a year of redirecting food waste to the new biomethanization plant, city officials announced that the …