Statement by the Prime Minister on Korean War Veterans Day
On July 26, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau issued the following statement on Korean War Veterans Day:“Today, we honour the more than 26,000 Canadians who answered the call to serve during …
As Orange Wave ebbs, where will Quebec NDP vote flow?
Egad and câline!* The federal election is less than three months away, give or take a decision concerning a religious holiday.**You may recall, four years ago the campaign officially got …
The story behind Rue Daniel-Johnson
This private street* in the Les Saules district of Quebec City is named in honour of Daniel Johnson (1915-1968), Quebec’s 20th premier. He was born in Danville, Quebec, the son …
MEMORIALS AND THINGS OF FAME
July 29, 1819 – The Quebec GazetteThe CometPortland – The lovers of astronomy … may now be gratified by the appearance of a brilliant comet in our hemisphere. The last …
Quebec opera festival opens with Tempêtes & Passions
More than an hour before the doors of the Chapelle du Musée de l’Amérique francophone opened, fans hoping to get a front-row seat inside were lined up at the door …
Crossing Canada: North to Hudson Bay
Polar bears and belugas. Taiga and tundra. Historic Hudson Bay. Churchill, Manitoba has it all and, following a 19-month interruption in service due to essential railroad repairs, visitors can once …
Le Vaisseau fantôme conquers the Grand Théâtre
It’s no mean feat to fill the vast stage area of the Grand Théâtre, but during scenes from the Festival d’Opéra de Québec’s magnificent production of German composer Richard Wagner’s …
A chance meeting with a black-crowned night heron
“Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better.” ~ Albert EinsteinI was paddling my kayak slowly on the Cabano River in Témiscouata, my camera tucked safely away …
Sillery arena demo makes way for new housing
Not much remains of what was the only indoor ice rink in Sillery. Though demolition was paused during the construction holiday, in the space of a week, machines had made …
Capitales vs Expos, Old-Timers’ style
Baseball fans will be able to travel back in time on Aug. 15 at Stade Canac as former members of the Quebec Capitales play against former Montreal Expos. Game time …