MEMORIALS AND THINGS OF FAME
June 19, 1869 – The Morning ChronicleAn Unlicensed Chimney Sweep – A young lad residing in the suburban part of this city made a wager yesterday with one of his …
“But what did you eat there?” (Part 1 of 2)
In another life, just after university, years before I became a full-time writer, I taught English as a second language. There was only one topic I could always depend on …
Zero Waste Festival and Mission 100 Tonnes receive Suzuki Foundation’s Prix Demain le Québec
Quebecers are walking the environment talk! Two Montreal groups are implementing changes for a better future for nature and humankind, and growing numbers of Quebecers are joining in. Mission 100 …
Get ready for fun, games and cake on Canada Day!
Logico, the organizer of the 152nd Canada Day celebrations in Quebec City, has created a jam-packed day of activities for the whole family. Everyone is invited to spend the day …
The Grand Marché is open for business!
At Les cochons tout ronds, delicious samples drew curious customers. A group of musical chefs stepped out of their kitchen to entertain onlookers. A great variety of delicious …
The court jester is back in the Old City
This playful bronze statue of a court jester or fou du roi, officially known as Le Grand Bienvenue, has found a new home in Old Quebec.Two years after being removed …
Éric Lapointe has carte blanche to create his dream FEQ concert
For the seventh consecutive year, the Festival d’Été de Québec (FEQ) and Bell Canada have given a Quebec artist carte blanche to create his dream concert. Quebec’s rock ’n’ roll …
More fun featured at FEQ for families
Clowns! Pirates! Bubbles! Slime! Organizers of the Place de la Famille component of the Festival d’Été de Québec (FEQ) certainly seem to know what makes kids happy. FEQ last week …
Godin back with BC; no St. Pat’s players drafted by QMJHL teams
Former St. Patrick’s High School and Université Laval football player Edward Godin has made the BC Lions 46-man roster. Godin and the Lions played their first regular season game on …
Community Calendar
Thursday to Sunday to June 30, July 18 to Aug. 11, and exceptionally Wednesday, June 26 at 8 p.m. – Edwin Bélanger Bandstand concerts on the Plains of Abraham. This …