“Of course, our mozzarella di bufala can’t come from Quebec,” said France Taschereau at Ristorante Il Teatro. “But a lot of products can, and actually do.” She explained that it…
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Anglo-owned bed and breakfasts find a place in QC
“When you call China, you expect to talk to Chinese people,” said Guita Tim with a smile. She explained that she perfectly understands the surprise of guests when they call…
RTC to distribute “smart” cards
Quebec City’s public transit users are going to acquire a new reflex: Scanning their Opus cards when they step inside the bus.The Opus card is a smart card on which…
St Michael’s & St Matthew’s Church, will hold its monthly sale
On September 6, 2008, St Michael’s & St Matthew’s Church, 1800 Chemin Saint-Louis, will hold its monthly sale, The Thrift, from 10:30 to 1 p.m. Clothing, jewellery, English and French…
Hôtel Classique workers strike a deal
Staff at l’Hôtel Classique voted unanimously in favour of a contract proposed by the hotel on August 11. mployees at five hotels in Quebec City now remain without contracts. Those…
Dance show Gonfler l’Histoire takes over the wharves
A recorded message sets the tone right at the beginning: “Please do not feed the dancers.” Danse K par K choreographer Karine Ledoyen hopes her contemporary dance production, Gonfler l’histoire,…
Hundreds of students explore French language at Laval
This summer, some 7,000 Canadian students have chosen to spend their holidays … at school. And they are loving it. For these classes, students didn’t have to pay. On the…
Giants dance in Quebec City streets
Most of them are tall enough to walk across the Atlantic without getting their heads wet. Over 50 processional giants, including over 35 from various European countries roamed the streets…
Memorials and Things of Fame
The Morning Chronicle1848 We received, through the Post Office, yesterday, a communication signed “A Citizen of the Lower Town,” in which the writer very justly, though not in the choicest terms,…
Red Cross volunteers watch over the Fêtes
You probably spotted their red and white jerseys and first aid kits if you attended shows of the Fêtes de la Nouvelle-France. In good or bad weather, Red Cross volunteers…