Springing into summer
Summer may not officially start until 11:31 p.m. (EDT) on June 20, but the warm temperatures over the past weekend led people to the rivers and parks around Quebec City, …
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Labeaume leaving city hall after 14 years: ‘I want a normal life’
The stars aligned for Quebec City Mayor Régis Labeaume to announce on May 5 that he will not seek a fifth term in the November municipal elections.The previous Friday, after …
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May flowers bloom in front of the National Assembly
Tulip gardens were blooming in front of the National Assembly, around the Tourny Fountain and at Place de L’Assemblée-Nationale. Colourful tulips bloom in front of the National Assembly just …
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For many Quebec mayors, there is political life beyond city hall
The notion of “never say never” certainly was never on the mind of Régis Labeaume when he announced his exit last week as mayor of Quebec City come November, after …
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Old Age Security increase targets older seniors’ higher risks
Budget 2021 has helped to strengthen the financial security of Canadians later in life. It announced two important measures. In August 2021, a one-time $500 payment will be issued directly …
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Leaders of English-speaking community laud Labeaume
He’s had many detractors, political foes and constituents put off by his style of leadership, but departing Mayor Régis Labeaume seems to have made friends in Quebec City’s English-speaking community.The …
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The story behind Rue Louis-Hémon
This street is named in honour of French author Louis Hémon (1880-1913), who was born in Brest, but grew up in Paris, where his parents moved when he was …
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MEMORIALS AND THINGS OF FAME
May 9, 1821 – The Quebec GazetteContemplated ProjectAmong the many projects which have been contemplated in the present depressed state of the trade of this Colony, with a view to …
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V for Vaccination: Give it your best shot!
For the past month we have encouraged readers to take a photo of themselves, flashing a V for vaccination, as a symbol of our community’s victory over the virus. Thank …
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The story of a storyteller at the Morrin Centre
The woman behind Saturday morning storytimes at the Morrin Centre since September 2020 has a story of her own to tell. If Caroline Prévost-Levac’s life were classified under the Dewey …
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