WALK ON THE WILD SIDE: Who says that I’m aggressive?! Meet the eastern kingbird (Tyrannus tyrannus) Lise Lafond lise@qctonline.com “In order to see birds, it is necessary to become part…
Baie de Beauport beach now accessible to all QCT staff The beach at the Baie de Beauport has become the only wheelchair-accessible beach in the region. A 270-foot wheelchair track…
Église Saint-Charles-de-Limoilou receives $2.3 M grant Adapted from a press release by Shirley Nadeau shirley@qctonline.com e parish of Limoilou and Machine de Cirque, the new occupants of Église Saint-Charles-de-Limoilou, are…
Fêtes de la Nouvelle-France return with historical treasure hunt Cassandra Kerwin cassandra@qctonline.com It wouldn’t be summer in Quebec City without the iconic Fêtes de la Nouvelle-France (FNF). After cancelling the…
Flip Fabrique pop-up shows delight passersby Danielle Burns danielle@qctonline.com A grown man, rocking a colourful, eccentric summer style, pedals what looks like an ice cream wagon along the St. Charles…
CONTEST: Send us your best street theatre photos!
QCT staff
In this (second) summer of pandemic-influenced entertainment, crowds of thousands on the Plains are out, and innovative street performances are i n. Have you seen any interesting street theatre performances or impromptu outdoor concerts around the city? From now until Sept. 5, send us your best photos of street performers for a chance to see your photos in the paper and win a free QCT coffee mug! Photos should be emailed to editor@qctonline.com.
Further QCNA prizes announced
QCT staff
On July 15, the Quebec Community Newspapers Association (QCNA) announced the winners of its annual Better Newspapers Contest. A list of QCT winners was published in the July 21 edition. On July 20, after that edition had gone to press, the QCNA announced the winners of several additional awards. QCT staff members picked up three more prizes. Cassandra Kerwin received the Outstanding Photojournalism Award. Lorie Pierce and Luc Lang received the Correspondent Award along with Yvonne Lewis Langlois of The Gleaner (Huntingdon).
Congratulations to all!
More questions than answers about Bill 96 and health Ruby Pratka ruby@qctonline.com Advocates for English-speaking Quebecers say more clarity is needed around the potential impact of Bill 96, the Legault…
Memorials and Things of Fame Researched and compiled by Lorie Pierce lorie@qctonline.com July 30, 1821 The Quebec Gazette Chambly Steam Boat “De Salaberry” T he Proprietors have the pleasure of…
STREET VIEWS: The story behind Rue Gertrude-Roy Bill Cox billcox@qctonline.com This street in the Duberger-Les Saules district of the Les Rivières borough of Quebec City is named in honour of…