The Rhapsodes choir return to the stage in October
David Rompré and Les Rhapsodes choristers are delighted to return to the stage of the Palais Montcalm this autumn. Following the public health directives, the choir was able to resume …
MEMORIALS AND THINGS OF FAME
September 10, 1870 – The Morning ChronicleMusic at the Island – The band of the Royal Artillery will perform [a] programme of music at Orleans on Saturday, 19th September, from …
The story behind Rue Isidore-Thibaudeau
Isidore Thibaudeau was a Quebec businessman and political figure. He was born in Neuville (formerly known as Pointe-aux-Trembles) in 1819. His father, Pierre-Chrisologue Thibaudeau, was a merchant of Acadian origin. …
Concerts Couperin offers five concerts for 2020-2021
For their 64th season, Concerts Couperin proposes five concerts, including the April 19 concert that was postponed due to COVID-19.All concerts will be held on Sunday afternoons at 2:30 p.m. …
So you think you know all there is to know about Canada, eh?
Did you know . . . • “Eh” is in the dictionary – several of them, in fact. Who’d have thought, eh?• Canada is the second-largest country in the world. …
Can a bird fly without its tail feathers?
This little sparrow seems to have had a close call with a predator (probably a stray cat), thus, the loss of its tail. But fear not, the feathers will soon …
OBITUARY: Raymond G. WARD
Raymond George Ward, son of Emily Leblanc and Lorne Ward, died recently in Quebec City at the age of 81.Raymond is survived by two brothers: Graham (Kathy) and Garry (Doris) …
Hello September!
The QCT’s sports reporter Luc Lang captured the first sunrise of September with his iPhone camera. The photo was taken in Beauport, looking east toward Île d’Orléans, which can be …
For real freedom from COVID-19, get vaccinated
Medical authorities both local and international are predicting it is only a matter of time before an effective COVID-19 vaccine will be available.Not everyone, however, is waiting in eager anticipation …
City to reopen recreational activities at lower capacity
Everybody back in the pool – well, not quite everybody, at least not just yet.The city last week released its plan for gradually resuming recreational activities at facilities – including …