Quebec History

• After Sir John A. Macdonald, Quebec institutions mull pulling Lionel Groulx’s name

  Of the 20 or so Quebec municipalities that are recorded as having places named after Groulx, only two indicated that they intend to broach the subject of a possible renaming.

  Canada

  Dec 11, 2024
  
• Trump shooting: Legault criticized for saying Quebec doesn’t have political violence

  Afterwards, the premier said that of course he remembered 2012 well, but emphasized his comments were meant to highlight that there was no polarization or radicalization in Quebec.

  Politics

  Jul 15, 2024
  
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• Quebec City historian showcases province’s hip-hop scene in local exhibit

  Webster has long aimed to shed a light on the lesser-known parts of Quebec history, but he says it was hip hop that first showed him the power of self-expression.

  Entertainment

  Feb 23, 2024
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• Emancipated slave honoured at Montreal’s Mount Royal cemetery

  A plaque was unveiled Tuesday at a Montreal's Mont Royal cemetery to honour a Black man who escaped slavery south of the border and fled to Montreal.

  Canada

  Oct 17, 2023
• New Chinatown exhibition celebrates Montreal neighbourhood’s history

  The displays feature historic photographs as well as stories of prominent places and events and testimonies from community members.

  Canada

  Jul 7, 2023
• After 185 years, Quebec Patriot gets his wish with crosses from New Zealand shipwreck

  The Quebec Patriot's descendants say they hope relics can be used to raise awareness of a little-known chapter in the province's history.

  Canada

  Jun 12, 2023
• The story behind a piece of Quebec anglophone history, and its $25M price tag

  The real estate listing for Braemar House in Quebec suggests one of the early owners was a lady-in-waiting to Queen Victoria. The storied heritage home dates back to 1847.

  Canada

  Mar 30, 2023
• Bouchard pitches sovereignty as statue of former Quebec premier Parizeau unveiled

  Parizeau, who made independence the fight of his political career, was premier from Sept. 1994 until he resigned after a narrow defeat in the Oct. 30, 1995, sovereignty referendum.

  Politics

  Jun 1, 2022
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• Quebec to build network of museums devoted to celebrating Québécois culture, history

  A series of new museums will have space dedicated for permanent and temporary exhibits focusing on regional heroes and local Québécois culture.

  Canada

  Jun 10, 2021
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• At 98, Maritime historian Eileen Reid Marcil pens latest book on Quebec’s past

  The distinguished Maritime historian and author has just published her latest work, The PS Royal William of Quebec.

  Canada

  Nov 13, 2020