July 29 2020 Edition
PUBLIC NOTICE
Published: August 4, 2020
On this 22nd day of July 2020, as a result of continuing weak demand due to COVID-19 and government travel restrictions, Air Canada, 7373 Côte-Vertu Boulevard West, Station Airport, P.O. 14000, Saint-Laurent, Quebec, H4Y 1H4, gives notice of the discontinuance of its year-round non-stop scheduled air services operated by Air Canada Express Carrier Jazz Aviation LP and authorized by Licence No.
Blueberry blitz helps local charities
Published: July 29, 2020
Photo: Cassandra Kerwin
Families and friends lined up at the Bleuetière DuRoy with their containers on July 25. This was the first of three Saturdays where locals were invited to pick fresh blueberries free of charge. Owner Bruno Roy could not have predicted a better outcome: bright sun, a light breeze and happy pickers of all ages.
VEQ hosts a picnic for newcomers on the Plains
Published: July 29, 2020
Photo: Shirley Nadeau
Voice of English-speaking Québec (VEQ) hosted a picnic on the Plains of Abraham on July 25 to meet and greet newcomers and make them feel welcome as they adjust to life in the greater Quebec City area. The activity was organized by VEQ’s newcomers co-ordinator Maria Castro.
Becoming habituated to calling the Montreal Canadiens Habs
Published: July 29, 2020
Photo: Wikimedia Commons - Public Domain
Oh boy! It’s almost August and the Stanley Cup playoffs are about to begin. Sure, go ahead, read that sentence again. Time for fans to cheer for their favourite team among the 24 that made the more-or-less arbitrary cut.
Meet Rev. Andrew K. Lairenge, Chalmers-Wesley’s new minister
Published: July 29, 2020
Photo: Andrew K. Lairenge
For Rev. Andrew Kinoti Lairenge, walking into Chalmers-Wesley United Church was like coming face to face with history.
MEMORIALS AND THINGS OF FAME
Published: July 29, 2020
Photo: Wikimedia Commons - Public Domain photo by Bernard Gagnon
July 28, 1820 – The Quebec Gazette
Notice
View works of art at historical houses in Quebec City
Published: July 29, 2020
Photo: Wikimedia Commons - Public Domain
Four of Quebec City’s historical houses – Maison Hamel-Bruneau, Villa Bagatelle, Centre d’Interprétation historique de Sainte-Foy and Maison des Jésuites de Sillery – are featuring exhibits for you to discover this summer.
Homage to Louis-Pierre Bougie, master engraver
The story behind Rue Hector-Laferté
STREET VIEWS
Published: July 29, 2020
Photo: Wikimedia Commons - Public Domain
This street is named in honour of Hector Laferté, a Quebec lawyer and politician.
Born in Saint-Germain-de-Grantham in 1885, Laferté was educated at the Collège de Nicolet and Université Laval, where he was president of the university law students’ association. In 1909 he founded the Association de la Jeunesse libérale, and was one of its advisers.
OBITUARY: Paul Jackson JOHNSON
Published: July 29, 2020
Paul Jackson JOHNSON
1926-2020
Paul Jackson Johnson, formerly of Toronto, died peacefully in Quebec City on July 15, 2020. He was the son of the late Mrs. Myrtle Jackson and the late Mr. John Johnson. Beloved husband of the late Mrs. Mary Frances Stanton Johnson.
Remembering Douglas Dahlgren QAC’s maestro from 1989 to 2007
Published: July 29, 2020
Photo: Kyle Chapman, from QCT archives
Douglas Dahlgren, a beloved and long-standing member of the Quebec Art Company (QAC), passed away on July 14, 2020, at the age of 85. Douglas was our musical director and accompanist from 1989 to 2007. He offered his immense talent, dedication, patience, warmth and wit to numerous productions. He moved to Saskatoon shortly after contributing to his last show, Oklahoma.
