Decision on Shannon’s tainted water hard to swallow
After years of fact-finding, expert analysis, interviews with people affected by TCE-tainted water, and almost a year of federal court proceedings, it would be a huge understatement to say that …
The Odd Couple in the Cathedral Close
Aldo and Alli may not immediately come to mind when one hears the phrase ‘a match made in heaven.’ However, this unlikely couple has it pretty good, and they might …
An evening in the garden at the Musée des Beaux-arts du Québec
On a hot summer’s evening, with threats of thunder showers, the second “sitting” of the 2nd annual Grande Soirée au Jardin at Quebec City’s fine arts museum on the Plains …
Unearthing Quebec City’s past
For many years now, archaeological excavations in Old Quebec have been uncovering key historical artifacts. A team of 15 Université Laval graduate and undergraduate students are sifting through the soil …
Discover a secret garden
For the first time in 400 years, the Ursuline museum in the heart of the Old City has opened the convent garden to the public. The nuns themselves will act …
Memorials and Things of Fame
1862 The Morning Chronicle A deep trick was attempted to be played off in St. Sauveur Suburbs the other night by some scoundrels who were on the look-out for plunder. …
National Aboriginal Day and the 2012 Wendake Pow Wow
Last Thursday, June 21, was the celebration of two events – National Aboriginal Day and the summer solstice in the Northern Hemisphere. For generations, many aboriginal peoples have celebrated their …
Canada Day celebrations
Come and celebrate Canada Day on the Plains of Abraham as well as several other locations around the city. Starting at 12 noon, there will be a Flag-raising ceremony on …
Visit the residence of the governor general at the Citadel this summer
Their Excellencies the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada, and Mrs. Sharon Johnston invite the public to discover the governor general’s second official residence at the Citadel of …
Summer activities at the National Assembly Parliament Building
The President of the National Assembly, Jacques Chagnon, invites citizens to participate in activities taking place at the Parliament Building from June to September, 2012. A varied program will allow …