TRAM TRACKER: Rolling stock deal close, ad campaign set, court challenge dropped
TRAM TRACKER: Rolling stock deal close, ad campaign set, court challenge dropped Peter Black peterblack@qctonline.com Quebec City’s tramway project took another major step forward last week when the city and …
Consultation favours ‘socio-community’ use for Saint-Sacrement church
Consultation favours ‘socio-community’ use for Saint-Sacrement church Peter Black, Local Journalism Initiative reporter peterblack@qctonline.com A repaired and repurposed Église du Très-Saint-Sacrement could be the “cornerstone of a larger project to …
STREET VIEWS: The story behind Rue Riopelle
STREET VIEWS: The story behind Rue Riopelle Shirley Nadeau shirley@qctonline.com This street is named in honour of Jean-Paul Riopelle (1923-2002), one of Quebec and Canada’s best-known artists. Born in Montreal, …
Memorials and Things of Fame – March 1, 2023
Memorials and Things of Fame – March 1, 2023 Researched and compiled by Lorie Pierce lorie@qctonline.com March 2, 1823 – The Quebec Gazette Tremendous Volcano On the 16th of …
City to make Boul. Champlain curve, Dalhousie bike path safer
City to make Boul. Champlain curve, Dalhousie bike path safer Peter Black, Local Journalism Initiative reporter peter@qctonline.com The city is taking steps to make two stretches of the main street …
Bylaw to regulate demolition of buildings with heritage value
Bylaw to regulate demolition of buildings with heritage value Ruby Pratka, Local Journalism Initiative reporter In June 2019, the wrecking ball finally came for Église Saint-Coeur-de-Marie. The heritage church on …
St. Patrick’s Day parade to turn Upper Town green in big return
St. Patrick’s Day parade to turn Upper Town green in big return Ruby Pratka, Local Journalism Initiative reporter ruby@qctonline.com Grande Allée will once again echo with sounds of cheering crowds …
Grade 4 students raise money for children in need
Grade 4 students raise money for children in need Submitted by Carianne Bell, teacher, St. Vincent School On Feb. 23, St. Vincent School raised money for Operation Enfant Soleil. Students …
Return of Shannon Irish Show puts heritage in spotlight
Return of Shannon Irish Show puts heritage in spotlight Cassandra Kerwin cassandra@qctonline.com As Quebecers count down the days to spring, Shannonites are dusting off their dancing shoes for the return …
Shannon Irish Show to honour Larry Hamilton
Shannon Irish Show to honour Larry Hamilton Submitted by Kerry Ann King and Deborah Kiley Irish culture and entertainment will be on tap on March 11 at the 54th Shannon …