Grand Marché celebrates second anniversary
The Grand Marché is celebrating the second anniversary of its move from the former Old Port location to its current home in front of the Videotron Centre.There was a hum …
Reliving the coronation of King George V
On June 22, 1911, Prince George of Wales succeeded his father Edward VII on the throne as King George V.On the day of his father’s death in May 1910, George …
Community Calendar of Events: —- June 16 ➾
Imagine Picasso is spending the summer at the Quebec City Convention Centre from June 16 to Sept. 6. This huge immersive exhibit offers a fresh perspective on the Spanish artist’s …
FEQ ‘like no other’ features 22 shows at the Quebec Armoury
It will indeed be a Festival d’Été de Québec (FEQ) like no other, as organizers billed the program announced last week. While the music event, now in its 53rd year, …
CEGEP St. Lawrence head: Bill 96 misses regional distinctions
CEGEP Champlain–St. Lawrence director Edward Berryman says Bill 96, the overhaul of Quebec’s language laws proposed by the Coalition Avenir Québec, does not take into account the differences between the …
Équipe Savard recruits businessman, community leader David Weiser
The transfusion of new blood to Mayor Régis Labeaume’s political movement continued last week, with the announcement of four new candidates, including a prominent member of the city’s Jewish community.David …
Quebec horses still racing despite track woes elsewhere
I’ve only been to a horse racetrack once in my life – Montreal’s Blue Bonnets – and contrary to Carly Simon’s song “You’re So Vain,” my horses naturally lost. It …
Terrasses are back!
With warm, humid temperatures over the past weekend, many people flocked to reserve tables at restaurants and bars, which were able to spread their outdoor terrasses over part of 3e …
STREET VIEWS: The story behind Rue Borne
This street, which surrounds the Saint-Malo industrial park between Avenue Saint-Sacrement and Rue Vincent-Massey, is named in honour of Lucien-Hubert Borne (1884-1954), who was mayor of Quebec City for 15 …
MEMORIALS AND THINGS OF FAME
June 10, 1871 – The Morning ChronicleEuropean Mail NewsThe English mails by the Cunard steamer bringing dates to the 27th ult., reached town yesterday…. The following items are from the …