City launches subsidy program for environmentally friendly hygiene products Ruby Pratka, Local Journalism Initiative reporter editor@qctonline.com Quebec City residents who buy reusable diapers or menstrual products can now have a…
Black History Month 2024: Health is at the heart of the celebration Alphonsine Sefu alphonsine@qctonline.com The month of February has started and so has Black History Month. This year, Mois…
The giant polar bear at the M. Christie Gougoune & Doudoune site attracted much attention over the weekend. Teens and adults enjoyed climbing the bear’s ice-covered front paws, the rock wall and the via ferrata on the bear’s back. (Photo by Cassandra Kerwin) There are lots of cool things to do in the Old Port during Carnival Cassandra Kerwin cassandra@qctonline.com The M. Christie Gougoune & Doudoune Carnival site in the Old Port area…
This woman is knitting herself some wool accessories to stay warm in Bonhomme’s Ice Palace at the 70th Quebec Winter Carnival. (Photo by Cassandra Kerwin) The Upper Town Carnival sites are open Cassandra Kerwin cassandra@qctonline.com The Upper Town Winter Carnival sites opened Feb. 2 and will stay open until Feb. 11. At Zone Loto-Québec (Place…
Eric Ouellette beat his own 2011 Guinness world record for the largest ice dome. The 2024 Quebec Winter Carnival version is even bigger. (Photo by Danielle Burns) Carnival Ice Dome sets Guinness World Record Danielle Burns danielle@qctonline.com Eric Ouellette of Grand Falls, N.B., has an impressive hobby: making giant ice domes. At the 70th Quebec Winter Carnival,…
Bonhomme looked like he may have already sampled a lot of the birthday cake that made up his float. Looking good in spite of his 70 years! Lower Town Night Parade brings Carnival party to Limoilou Photos by Danielle Burns danielle@qctonline.com Bonhomme Carnaval was in a party mood at the Lower Town Night Parade in Limoilou on…
PHOTOS: Circus artists FLIP for Sirop! at Carnival in Petit-Champlain Danielle Burns danielle@qctonline.com…
Bianca Thériault shows off a non-alcoholic sweet vermouth and Italian aperitivo which were tasted at the master class she gave on Feb. 1 titled, “Non-alcoholic spirits for people who still drink.” (Photo by Danielle Burns) Mocktail workshop raises a glass to health and creativity Danielle Burns danielle@qctonline.com Canada’s largest spirits show, Bulles, Whisky & Gastronomie, held in Quebec City from Feb. 1-3, devoted a masterclass…
Hair suspension artist Ariel Cronin says she goes into a meditative state for the painful discipline. (Photo by Danielle Burns) REVIEW: Grand-Mess’ blesses Limoilou audience with a holy show Danielle Burns danielle@qctonline.com The world premiere of Machine de Cirque’s Grand-Mess’ took place in the company’s magnificent training centre – the…
Federico Tarazona performs on a siku flute, an instrument found in the Lake Titicaca region of Peru. (Photo by Danielle Burns) Andean charango virtuoso draws large audience at Morrin Centre Danielle Burns danielle@qctonline.com Composer and Andean charango virtuoso Federico Tarazona was the special musical guest for the final Postcards from Quebec…