Defence shines, then vanishes for the Remparts
Defence shines, then vanishes for the Remparts Last week was blowout week for the Quebec Remparts, who were involved in two high-scoring games. First, the Remparts went to Blainville-Boisbriand on …
Quebecers rally against the Russian invasion of Ukraine
Quebecers rally against the Russian invasion of Ukraine Cassandra Kerwin cassandra@qctonline.com F or the second consecutive Saturday, some 100 Quebecers, including Ukrainian and Russian immigrants, protested in front of the …
Friendly competition reigns supreme at Pentathlon des Neiges
Friendly competition reigns supreme at Pentathlon des Neiges Cassandra Kerwin cassandra@qctonline.com Every March, the Pentathlon des Neiges gets thousands of Quebecers outside. Since 2005, it has encouraged people of all …
COMMENTARY: Would a leader’s winning smile help Conservatives win?
COMMENTARY: Would a leader’s winning smile help Conservatives win? Peter Black, Local Journalism Initiative reporter peterblack@qctonline.com Just suppose the Conservative Party of Canada elected a likable leader, something (some observers …
NATIONAL ASSEMBLY REPORT: Quebec women have borne the brunt of pandemic’s consequences
Quebec women have borne the brunt of pandemic’s consequences Women asking for more government support to deal with its aftereffects Raquel Fletcher Two years ago this month, Premier François Legault …
Hundreds turn up (virtually) for Montcalm tramway consultation
Hundreds turn up (virtually) for Montcalm tramway consultation Peter Black, Local Journalism Initiative reporter peterblack@qctonline.com City officials are declaring the first round of public consultations on the tramway a success, …
Unlucky timing: No St. Pat’s parade in Quebec City again this year
Unlucky timing: No St. Pat’s parade in Quebec City again this year Peter Black, Local Journalism Initiative reporter peterblack@qctonline.com T he luck of the Irish could not trump the curse …
STREET VIEWS: The story behind Rue Christophe-Colomb
STREET VIEWS: The story behind Rue Christophe-Colomb Shirley Nadeau shirley@qctonline.com This street is named in honour of the famous Italian navigator and explorer Christopher Columbus. Born in Genoa, Italy around …
Memorials and Things of Fame – March 9, 2022
Memorials and Things of Fame Researched and compiled by Lorie Pierce lorie@qctonline.com March 9, 1872 – The Morning Chronicle The Police Library – Contributions to the Police Library, are …
Shannon Irish Show goes virtual on March 12
Shannon Irish Show goes virtual on March 12 Submitted by Kerry Ann King It wouldn’t be St. Patrick’s Day season without the wonderful singing, dancing, music and humour of the …