Feds fund FEQ with ‘historic’ $12.9 million in grants
Feds fund FEQ with ‘historic’ $12.9 million in grants Peter Black, Local Journalism Initiative reporter peterblack@qctonline.com Calling it “historic” and “extraordinary,” Festival d’Été de Québec president Anne Hudon welcomed a …
Old Port Oasis: Bathing in Louise Basin coming this summer
Old Port Oasis: Bathing in Louise Basin coming this summer Peter Black, Local Journalism Initiative reporter peterblack@qctonline.com In what it claims is a North American first, the Port of Quebéc …
STREET VIEWS: The story behind Rue de Rochebelle
STREET VIEWS: The story behind Rue de Rochebelle Shirley Nadeau shirley@qctonline.com This street in the SaintLouis district of the Sainte-Foy–Sillery–Cap-Rouge borough of Quebec City is named in honour of Jean-Baptiste …
Memorials and Things of Fame – June 8, 2022
Memorials and Things of Fame – June 8, 2022 Researched and compiled by Lorie Pierce lorie@qctonline.com June 8, 1872 – The Morning Chronicle The New Hospital, St. Sauveur – It …
City, environment ministry seek solutions for pollution
City, environment ministry seek solutions for pollution Ruby Pratka, Local Journalism Initiative reporter ruby@qctonline.com On June 2, Mayor Bruno Marchand, Quebec environment minister Benoit Charette, Port of Québec CEO Mario …
Conservative Party leader backs free public transit
Conservative Party leader backs free public transit Ruby Pratka, Local Journalism Initiative reporter ruby@qctonline.com Advocates for free or discounted public transit in Quebec City gained a surprising ally this week …
RTC to make 1,000 bus stops accessible by 2028: City
RTC to make 1,000 bus stops accessible by 2028: City Ruby Pratka, Local Journalism Initiative reporter ruby@qctonline.com At a press conference to mark the province’s Week of Persons with Disabilities …
Cherry blossoms hold the spotlight at the Japanese Festival
Cherry blossoms hold the spotlight at the Japanese Festival Myriam Labbé myriam@qctonline.com At the Domaine Maizerets, 75 cherry trees have bloomed since 2017. Although the trees are still immature, André …
South Korean culture celebrated at the Grand Marché
South Korean culture celebrated at the Grand Marché Myriam Labbé myriam@qctonline.com “Wait! I’m not done with – ” “Did you follow me through that door?!” snaps Kim Shin, startled, as …
LETTER: Professionalism trumps language laws for Saint-Sacrement nurses
LETTER: Professionalism trumps language laws for Saint-Sacrement nurses Dear Editor, Just thought I’d share a story. I slipped a disc in my back yesterday [June 2] and went to [Hôpital] …