Quebec imposes curfew hoping to curb COVID-19
The decision of the Quebec government to impose a curfew became real for most of the population at about 6:30 on Saturday, Jan. 9. At that time, security alerts on …
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Banking on an all-Canadian hockey division: personal cheques for body checks
Good thing we’ve got NHL hockey to keep us indoors after 8 p.m., eh? No, we’re not going to talk about the curfew here. What is there to say besides …
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MEMORIALS AND THINGS OF FAME
January 10, 1821 – The Quebec GazetteThe discovery ships Hula and Griper have arrived in England. The existence of a polar sea to the westward of Hearne’s River* is incontestably …
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The story behind Avenue, Allée, Jardin and Promenade des Gouverneurs
Two streets, a garden and a promenade are reminders that Quebec City was the location of the official residences of lieutenant-governors of Quebec and governors general of Canada for more …
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Couperin Concerts going for baroque online
The Couperin Concerts are back (online) and are “going for baroque” with baritone Hugo Laporte and lutenist, theorbist and guitarist Charles Galipeau. The concert consists of excerpts from baroque operas …
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Skiing and snowboarding more popular than ever during COVID-19
Once the snow begins to pile up, skiers are eager to hit the slopes, even during a pandemic. Ski resorts throughout Quebec are prepared for a record-breaking season this year. …
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Saint Brigid’s COVID-19 outbreak over; hospital cases cause concern
The coronavirus outbreak that claimed more than 30 lives at Saint Brigid’s Home in November and December is officially over. Starting in late December, the home recorded 14 days without …
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Vandal leaves tache on Taché statue in new location
A statue of a father of Confederation displaced from a prime riverside location got a golden welcome from a vandal in its new, more discreet spot. The statue is of …
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Who is decorating the trunks of the alder trees?
Walking in the woods, I often pass by the Rivière aux Pommes that cuts through a piece of our land. Alder trees (Latin name Alnus, which means “close to the …
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A special season awaits NHL players, teams and fans in 2021
The 2020-21 season of the National Hockey League (NHL) got underway on Jan. 13 with five games, including the first of 10 meetings between the Montreal Canadiens and the Toronto …
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