Andrew Greenfield becomes an ambassador for the Challenge XPN
After boxing in two Défi Sportif Challenges for the CHU Foundation, Andrew Greenfield will become an ambassador for the event.Greenfield, who won a unanimous decision over Vincent Hudon at the …
Cuban players (finally) in Quebec to help out Capitales
The Cuban players of the Quebec Capitales, of the Can-Am Baseball League, could not have arrived at a better time. After what was becoming a real hassle to get all …
A brief history of The Royal Oak
In 1649, King Charles I of England was executed by government revolutionaries in an attempt to end the absolute monarchy. His son, Prince Charles, was proclaimed King of Scotland but …
Royal Acorns finally arrive in Quebec
Thanks to a generous donation from English Heritage, a few dozen acorns from England’s most famous tree, The Royal Oak, have now arrived safely in Quebec. While they may be …
American Consul General marks 75th anniversary of D-Day landings and 243rd Independence Day
The American Consul General in Quebec City, Allison Areias Vogel, invited guests to a special event at the Domaine Cataraqui to celebrate the 243rd anniversary of the Independence of the …
Crowded fields for party leadership, except …
Anyone taking bets on who will end up winning the U.S. Democratic Party’s presidential nomination? Oddsmakers must truly be at odds trying to handicap a field as vast as amber …
Musical Wednesdays at Chalmers-Wesley United Church
The ever-popular Musical Wednesdays summer music series at Chalmers-Wesley United Church, 78 Rue Sainte-Ursule in Old Quebec, begins on June 26 at 12 noon. The opening concert will be given …
The story behind Rue Claude-Picher
This street in Sainte-Foy was named in honour of artist Claude Picher (1927-1998). A native of Quebec City, the painter and engraver showed exceptional artistic talent at a very early …
MEMORIALS AND THINGS OF FAME
June 11, 1869 – The Morning ChronicleIn the Senate, Mr. Mitchell moved … “An act respecting masters and mates of ships and shipping of seamen.” … The bill had not …
QCT journalists win four QCNA Awards
Three Quebec Chronicle-Telegraph journalists took home four certificates of excellence from the 39th annual Better Newspapers Competition held by the Quebec Community Newspaper Association (QCNA). Photographer Jay Ouellet took first …