Several hundred people protested in Limoilou on Feb. 5 against an increase to the allowable level of nickel in the air planned by the provincial government. A group of young protesters added their voices. One sign reads: “Act! You’re the responsible adults.” PHOTOS: Limoilou residents protest proposed increase to nickel norms Danielle Burns danielle@qctonline.com…
By Saturday afternoon, Boul. René-Lévesque was blocked off from Avenue Turnbull to Avenue Honoré-Mercier for the protest against public health measures. Thousands of people took to the streets, waving their flags and signs, as truckers honked their horns constantly throughout the weekend of Feb. 4. (Photo by Cassandra Kerwin) Peaceful but noisy truck convoy takes over Upper Town Cassandra Kerwin cassandra@qctonline.com Thousands of people from around the province converged on Quebec City this past weekend to call for an…
Seated clockwise around the Nooners’ table upstairs at the Continental restaurant on July 4, 1997 are Fred Smith and Jim Conestre from the nearby U.S. consulate, Hugh Bignell, Ross Rourke, Ronnie Blair, Cameron MacMillan, Ron Reeve, Stuart Wright, Sonny Goodman and Garth Serrurier. Standing left to right are Peter Bleau, Austin Reed, Cliff Littledale, Jack Ward, David Baker, Bill Boden, Tom Moore, David Blinco, Tony O’Neill, Mike McCormack and Clive Meredith. It is comforting that while many of the Nooner circle and their wives are no longer with us, their presence is still felt. (Photo from the archives of Barbara “Babs” Bignell) MEET THE NOONERS: 60 Years of Food and Fellowship – Part 2 of 2 Submitted by Arthur Plumpton A typical Nooner Thursday luncheon at the Continental restaurant during most of…
Gopal Ducharme (centre with yellow tuque) is surrounded by his friends and supporters at the end of his 444-kilometre walk for suicide prevention. (Photo by Shirley Nadeau) Gopal Ducharme goes the distance for suicide prevention Shirley Nadeau shirley@qctonline.com Four hundred and forty- four kilometres. That’s how far it is from Salaberry-de-Valleyfield, just south of Montreal, to Quebec…
Black History Month events celebrate rebuilding Ruby Pratka, Local Journalism Initiative reporter ruby@qctonline.com The Table de concertation du Mois de l’Histoire des Noirs de Québec (TCHMNQ) launched Black History Month…
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Furlong was recognized as the Canadian Student Leadership Association Quebec leader of distinction for 2021. (Photo by Trisha Klancar) TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK: St. Patrick’s High teacher wins leadership award Submitted by Trisha Klancar, teacher, St. Patrick’s High School Each year, the Canadian Student Leadership Association recognizes its “Leaders of…
The Habibi poutine blends the Québécois fast-food classic with traditional Lebanese flavours. (Photo by Danielle Burns) Quebecers discover exotic flavours at La Poutine Week Danielle Burns danielle@qctonline.com La Poutine Week is back for a two-week edition this year, from Feb. 1-14. Most Quebecers are familiar with…
A homemade meal just before watching a romantic movie, cuddled up on the couch, can surely be a nice way to spend time together on Valentine’s Day. (Photo by Lise Lafond) SAVING THE PLANET ONE WEEK AT A TIME: Keep Valentine’s Day green “Spread love everywhere you go. Let no one ever come to you without leaving happier.” ~ Mother Teresa…
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with trivia Compiled by Pauline Kerr pauline@qctonline.com ♥ According to Wikipedia, there are a number of martyrdom stories associated with various Christian Saint Valentines. One such saint…
Quebec High School student Tommy Fequet’s first novel is now available on Amazon and at La Maison Anglaise in Place de la Cité. (Cover art by Nicolas Arsenault, provided by Tommy Fequet) QHS community helps bring student’s novel to life Ruby Pratka, Local Journalism Initiative reporter ruby@qctonline.com The idea for Tommy Fequet’s first novel came to him in a dream.“I’ve always had…