MEMORIALS AND THINGS OF FAME
August 20, 1870 – The Morning Chronicle[City Council] Orders of the DayThe first order was a report from the Road Committee recommending the tender of Mr. Louis Larose at $7.25 …
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The story behind Autoroute Henri-IV
This highway is named in honour of Henri IV (1553-1610), one of France’s greatest kings and a key figure in the country’s economic, military and cultural prowess during the 17th …
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The QCT hears from former Killarney campers
In response to Martin Edwards’ and Daniel Shier’s article about Killarney Camp in the Aug. 5 edition of the QCT, a number of former campers wrote to the authors. We …
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St. Charles River runs dry to flush toxins
A river runs through it – barely. The river is the St. Charles, the main waterway snaking through Quebec City all the way from Lac Saint-Charles, north of Wendake, and …
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Remembrance Man recalls deadly 1832 cholera epidemic
With the coronavirus wreaking havoc upon people around the world in 2020, we can easily imagine the fear engendered by the cholera epidemic of 1832. People were terrified by the …
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A day at the beach at the Baie de Beauport
People flocked to Baie de Beauport beach on Sunday for a host of activities. This August, the beach is also serving as an outdoor theatre for the local circus company …
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Quebec City softball leagues in full swing
COVID-19 has cancelled or postponed many things in our lives, including the activities of most sports leagues around the globe. It has affected not only the professional and minor league …
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Hide and go seek Canada rocks!
Canada rocks! And so do Quebec City, Rimouski, Gaspé, Cabano and so many other places where coloured rocks seem to be appearing.While taking a peaceful walk on the beach, letting …
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OSQ returns to the stage at the Grand Théâtre
After almost six months of not performing in public, the musicians of the Orchestre Symphonique de Québec (OSQ) were thrilled to be back onstage at the Grand Théâtre on Aug. …
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Lebanese Quebecers pledge support for Beirut
Marie-Anne Dayé and Jacques Fadous don’t usually seek out the spotlight. She’s a journalist and author; he’s a research agronomist. But when an explosion devastated large parts of their parents’ …
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