Calgary Pancake Breakfast rounds up a herd of hungry people
Every year for the past 50 years, the City of Quebec has invited the mayor of Calgary to come and enjoy the pleasures of Winter Carnival. In return, the City …
Toilets among the biggest household water guzzlers
As a healthy daily habit, people use the toilet an average of three to five times a day, but did you know that this habit accounts for 25 to 30 …
Montcalm losing only family medicine clinic
The only family medicine clinic in the densely populated Montcalm district of Quebec City is closing at the end of the year. The Clinique médicale du Quartier, located in Les …
The story behind Rue du Cardinal-Maurice-Roy
This street is named in honour of Cardinal Maurice Roy (1905-1985). Born in Quebec City, he obtained his licentiate in theology from Université Laval in 1927. In Rome, he received …
MEMORIALS AND THINGS OF FAME
February 13, 1819 – The Quebec GazetteThe schooner Treal from Newfoundland to Quebec was stranded at Grand River* where she winters. The cargo consists of Rum, Coffee, Sugar, Shoes, Nails, …
Princess Grace’s visit commemorated at Château Frontenac
The Château Frontenac has hosted many well-known guests over the past 125 years, probably none more famous than Her Serene Highness, Princess Grace of Monaco. Most of us remember her …
The 65th Winter Carnival with all its changes is now open
On Feb. 8, in the midst of snow flurries, tourists and locals gathered at the gates of the Ice Palace in Place George-V, ready for the launch of the 65th …
The Finale des Jeux du Québec – the countdown has begun
From March 1 to 9, when most students will be enjoying their March Break, some 3,300 young athletes from around the province, plus another 1,400 trainers, escorts and officials will …
Université Laval students focus on food and agriculture
The 44th annual Salon of the Semaine de l’Agriculture, de l’Agroalimentaire et de la Consommation (SAAC) took place at Expo-Cité from Feb. 8 to 10. This popular event is organized …
Manif d’art 9 exhibits works by 100 contemporary artists
Manif d’art, in collaboration with the Musée national des Beaux-Arts du Québec (MNBAQ), will be back on Feb. 16 for its ninth edition.This biennial art exhibition is bigger than ever, …