Memorials and Things of Fame – February 21, 2024
Memorials and Things of Fame – February 21, 2024 Researched and compiled by Lorie Pierce lorie@qctonline.com February 24, 1774 – The Quebec Gazette A few days since, a fair …
Government closes door on lowering DUI threshold despite outcry
Government closes door on lowering DUI threshold despite outcry Ruby Pratka, Local Journalism Initiative reporter editor@qctonline.com Quebec will not impose penalties on drivers caught behind the wheel with blood alcohol …
Dollard-des-Ormeaux School builds community around smoking prevention program
Dollard-des-Ormeaux School builds community around smoking prevention program Ruby Pratka, Local Journalism Initiative reporter ruby@qctonline.com Fragrant clouds of vape smoke are increasingly vanishing into thin air at Dollard-des- Ormeaux (DDO) …
WALK ON THE WILD SIDE: New animal cruelty regulations take effect
WALK ON THE WILD SIDE: New animal cruelty regulations take effect Lise Lafond lise@qctonline.com “Saving one dog will not change the world, but surely for that one dog, the world …
MNBAQ and MCQ join forces for innovative exhibits
MNBAQ and MCQ join forces for innovative exhibits Shirley Nadeau shirley@qctonline.com During an exclusive media tour of the Musée National des Beaux-Arts du Québec (MNBAQ) on Grande Allée and the …
National Assembly Library restored to its former glory
National Assembly Library restored to its former glory Cassandra Kerwin cassandra@qctonline.com After 18 long months of restoration and renovation, the National Assembly Library reopened on Feb. 14. “I’m very touched …
MNBAQ hosts Generations: The Sobey Family and Canadian Art
MNBAQ hosts Generations: The Sobey Family and Canadian Art Shirley Nadeau shirley@qctonline.com The Musée National des Beaux-Arts du Québec (MNBAQ) was abuzz with excitement on Feb. 15 as the doors …
Shannon Irish Dancer heading to World Championships in Glasgow
Shannon Irish Dancer heading to World Championships in Glasgow Danielle Burns danielle@qctonline.com The St. Patrick’s Day Parade is coming on March 23, but dancer Annais Beaupré from Shannon won’t be …
REVIEW: Australian acrobats amaze audience at Le Diamant
REVIEW: Australian acrobats amaze audience at Le Diamant Shirley Nadeau shirley@qctonline.com Gravity and Other Myths (GOM), a troupe of eight Australian con- temporary circus performers and a singer, gave a …
Peewees draw more than 220,000 fans as tournament ends
Peewees draw more than 220,000 fans as tournament ends Luc Lang luc@qctonline.com The 64th edition of the Quebec International Pee-Wee Hockey Tournament attracted 220,536 fans to the Videotron Centre. The …