Monumental Views: The statue of Samuel de Champlain
Shirley Nadeau shirley@qctonline.com This large statue of Samuel de Champlain, the founder of Quebec City, is probably the most photographed statue in town. Located on Dufferin Terrace next to Château …
No clear alternative emerging to CAQ’s abandoned freeway tunnel
Peter Black Local Journalism Initiative reporter Peterblack@qctonline.com Quebecers now know there will not be a freeway tunnel built between Quebec City and Lévis. But what is less clear is Coalition …
Coun. Jackie Smith takes maternity leave from city hall
Peter Black Local Journalism Initiative reporter Peterblack@qctonline.com Limoilou Coun. Jackie Smith is stepping back from her work at city hall to give birth to her second child. Smith, who is …
COMMENTARY: Loathing the Maple Leafs has become a national sport
Peter Black Local Journalism Initiative reporter Peterblack@qctonline.com Habs (or Bruins or Avalanche or Lightning) fans, bear with me. This is MY turn. My Toronto Maple Leafs’ turn. For all I …
QAC presents an engaging ‘Perfect Wedding’
Danielle Burns danielle@qctonline.com Audience members gathered on May 4 at Holland School’s auditorium where the stage was transformed into a hotel honeymoon suite for a Perfect Wedding. The audience was …
Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla thrills crowds
Shirley Nadeau shirley@qctonline.com People around the world watched the majestic procession of King Charles III and Queen Consort Camilla from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Abbey on May 6. Those in …
Projet Monarques highlights realities of military life
Projet Monarques highlights realities of military life Cassandra Kerwin cassandra@qctonline.com The play Projet Monarques continues to break barriers between military communities and civilians. On April 26, it was presented to …
Federal official languages action plan gets mixed reviews
Federal official languages action plan gets mixed reviews Ruby Pratka, Local Journalism Initiative reporter editor@qctonline.com On April 26, Ginette Petitpas Taylor, federal minister of official languages unveiled a five- year, …
COMMENTARY: A man has a baby: Thoughts on promises, principles and resignations
COMMENTARY: A man has a baby: Thoughts on promises, principles and resignations Peter Black, Local Journalism Initiative reporter peterblack@qctonline.com Montreal mayor Jean Drapeau’s 1973 declaration about the 1976 Olympics had …
Cruise ship season opens as Port of Quebec ponders shore power
Cruise ship season opens as Port of Quebec ponders ‘shore power’ Peter Black Local Journalism Initiative reporter Peterblack@qctonline.com As a new cruise ship season opened last week in the Port …