STREET VIEWS: The story behind Rue du Louvre
STREET VIEWS: The story behind Rue du Louvre Shirley Nadeau Shirley@qctonline.com T his street in the SainteFoy–Sillery–Cap-Rouge borough was named after the Louvre Palace (now a museum), a royal residence …
Memorials and Things of Fame
Memorials and Things of Fame Researched and compiled by Lorie Pierce lorie@qctonline.com September 30, 1861 The Morning Chronicle Mr. Marshall, stevedore, brought us, on Saturday, a dish of wild strawberries …
No surprises in Quebec City federal election results
No surprises in Quebec City federal election results Peter Black, Local Journalism Initiative reporter peterblack@qctonline.com If there was anything notable about federal election results in five Quebec City ridings, it …
Five parties in quest for power at Quebec City Hall
Five parties in quest for power at Quebec City Hall Peter Black, Local Journalism Initiative reporter Two weeks into the official start of the municipal election campaign, which kicked off …
Burke, Gosselin acclaimed in school board elections
Burke, Gosselin acclaimed in school board elections Peter Black, Local Journalism Initiative reporter peterblack@qctonline.com Stephen Burke has been acclaimed chairman of the Central Québec School Board (CQSB), fulfilling a vow …
Stone raises money and hope for pancreatic cancer charity
Stone raises money and hope for pancreatic cancer charity Ruby Pratka ruby@qctonline.com When Jacob Stone lines up at the starting line of the Marathon du P’tit Train du Nord in …
City plans more cultural projects for this fall
City plans more cultural projects for this fall Adapted from a press release by Shirley Nadeau shirley@qctonline.com As part of its Québec animée program, which is still in full swing, …
CONCERT REVIEW: Bramwell Tovey arrives as OSQ principal guest conductor
CONCERT REVIEW: Bramwell Tovey arrives as OSQ principal guest conductor Shirley Nadeau shirley@qctonline.com Orchestre symphonique de Québec (OSQ) interim music director Bramwell Tovey mounted the podium at the Grand Théâtre …
Canada marks first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Canada marks first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Danielle Burns danielle@qctonline.com S ept. 30 will be the first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in Canada. The day coincides …
Festival de Magie brings secrets and surprises to Quebec City
Festival de Magie brings secrets and surprises to Quebec City Cassandra Kerwin cassandra@qctonline.com During the opening weekend of the 10th Festival de Magie de Québec, Quebecers discovered hidden rabbits, followed …