See details below, under “Event Related Information” section. Several temporary layoffs were made due to the crisis, and there are also concerns about restrictions at the Canadian border moving forward. Audience Relations, CBC P.O. constituencies to watch on election night, Liberals facing stiff challenges in two Toronto byelections, Motion to study feds' COVID-19 response passes, despite Liberal objections, Police issue 77 fines, charge 7 people for violating federal Quarantine Act, Stunt driver jumps car over canal in Maryland, Montreal paramedic explains lasting impact of COVID-19, urges people to take it seriously, Quebec reports 808 new cases of COVID-19, 10 more deaths, Hundreds of gyms and fitness studios threaten to reopen -- unless Quebec ponies up COVID-19 data, Montreal family searching for answers after traumatic labour leaves woman with physical, mental disabilities. The FEQ's general manager Anne Hudon said organizers made the decision "with a heavy heart.". In a statement, organizers said it would be "neither prudent nor realistic for the organization to continue its efforts" to organize this year's festival, which was set to take place from July 9 to 19. "So we hope there will be programs available to allow us to continue keeping those organizations alive.". Organizers of Quebec City's largest music festival are cancelling the 2020 edition, as the government predicts several more months of restrictions due to the COVID-19 pandemic. LIST: Quebec reports 5,473 COVID-19 cases across 1,337 schools, See current wait times at Quebec COVID-19 testing sites, See the map: Tracking COVID-19 cases across Montreal, See the map: Tracking COVID-19 cases across Quebec, Tracking every case of COVID-19 in Canada, Use of this Website assumes acceptance of Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy, Published Thursday, April 9, 2020 10:42AM EDT, Last Updated Thursday, April 9, 2020 10:45AM EDT, Just for Laughs postpones, JazzFest, FrancoFolies, Velo Quebec cancel summer 2020 festivals, Montreal Completement cirque festival cancelled, COVID-19: Montreal cancels all festivals, sporting events, public gatherings through July 2, Headless bicyclist spreading Halloween cheer, Influencers recruited to COVID-19 campaign, Quebec gyms and studios threaten to defy COVID rules, Stunt driver clears a waterway in a car over speeding boat, Montreal to convert downtown hotel to 380-bed homeless shelter for COVID-19 winter, Restaurants to Legault: prove that we're an infection risk or let us reopen, Quebec's red-zone restrictions extended another 28 days: Legault, Montreal facing unprecedented demand for flu shot, but finding extra doses unlikely, Amy Coney Barrett confirmed by U.S. Senate for Supreme Court, takes oath, Carey and Angela Price introduce latest addition to the family on Instagram, A medical writer in Montreal has created an escape room adventure that travels, 25 years later, a sovereign Quebec seems even less likely: survey, Why lifeguards are saying swim classes returning despite pandemic is life-and-death, No gatherings, no problem: family doctor gets a drive-by 90th birthday celebration, Videographer discovers the harp and plucks away the COVID-19 pandemic becoming a star in the process, More Black medical specialists are needed to serve the population: expert, Canadian man gains 2.4M TikTok followers by pondering life, Looking back at 10 stunning moments from Trump's presidency, Here's why a U.S. president can only serve for two terms, Man says he was billed $4K for gym membership he never had.
With fewer visitors to Quebec City, the board will have less income to help those large events financially. Director Benoît Pigeon said the cancellation is "a disaster for Quebec City.". Box 500 Station A Toronto, ON Canada, M5W 1E6. The tourism board is able to help finance organizations like the FEQ, Pigeon said, thanks to the three-per-cent accommodation tax hotels charge tourists. "But these are extraordinary circumstances, and there isn't much we can do," said Pigeon. Votes 2020: Live results for all 61 constituencies, 10 Sask. More than 80,000 tourists visit the Quebec City region to attend the festival, bringing $30 million in economic spin-offs to the region, according to the city's tourism board, l'Office du tourisme de Québec. IMPORTANT ! MONTREAL -- Closed Captioning and Described Video is available for many CBC shows offered on CBC Gem. Every summer, the Festival d’été de Québec attracts more than 325,000 people over the course of 11 days on the historic Plains of Abraham battlefield in Quebec City.
This year's headliners included Rage Against the Machine, Jack Johnson, Rod Stewart and Imagine Dragons. Please note that CBC does not endorse the opinions expressed in comments. "But it was becoming too difficult, and we made this decision for the safety of our festival-goers and for public health.". He is also concerned cancelling this summer's edition could have a domino effect on future events.
See details below, under “Event Related Information” section. Several temporary layoffs were made due to the crisis, and there are also concerns about restrictions at the Canadian border moving forward. Audience Relations, CBC P.O. constituencies to watch on election night, Liberals facing stiff challenges in two Toronto byelections, Motion to study feds' COVID-19 response passes, despite Liberal objections, Police issue 77 fines, charge 7 people for violating federal Quarantine Act, Stunt driver jumps car over canal in Maryland, Montreal paramedic explains lasting impact of COVID-19, urges people to take it seriously, Quebec reports 808 new cases of COVID-19, 10 more deaths, Hundreds of gyms and fitness studios threaten to reopen -- unless Quebec ponies up COVID-19 data, Montreal family searching for answers after traumatic labour leaves woman with physical, mental disabilities. The FEQ's general manager Anne Hudon said organizers made the decision "with a heavy heart.". In a statement, organizers said it would be "neither prudent nor realistic for the organization to continue its efforts" to organize this year's festival, which was set to take place from July 9 to 19. "So we hope there will be programs available to allow us to continue keeping those organizations alive.". Organizers of Quebec City's largest music festival are cancelling the 2020 edition, as the government predicts several more months of restrictions due to the COVID-19 pandemic. LIST: Quebec reports 5,473 COVID-19 cases across 1,337 schools, See current wait times at Quebec COVID-19 testing sites, See the map: Tracking COVID-19 cases across Montreal, See the map: Tracking COVID-19 cases across Quebec, Tracking every case of COVID-19 in Canada, Use of this Website assumes acceptance of Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy, Published Thursday, April 9, 2020 10:42AM EDT, Last Updated Thursday, April 9, 2020 10:45AM EDT, Just for Laughs postpones, JazzFest, FrancoFolies, Velo Quebec cancel summer 2020 festivals, Montreal Completement cirque festival cancelled, COVID-19: Montreal cancels all festivals, sporting events, public gatherings through July 2, Headless bicyclist spreading Halloween cheer, Influencers recruited to COVID-19 campaign, Quebec gyms and studios threaten to defy COVID rules, Stunt driver clears a waterway in a car over speeding boat, Montreal to convert downtown hotel to 380-bed homeless shelter for COVID-19 winter, Restaurants to Legault: prove that we're an infection risk or let us reopen, Quebec's red-zone restrictions extended another 28 days: Legault, Montreal facing unprecedented demand for flu shot, but finding extra doses unlikely, Amy Coney Barrett confirmed by U.S. Senate for Supreme Court, takes oath, Carey and Angela Price introduce latest addition to the family on Instagram, A medical writer in Montreal has created an escape room adventure that travels, 25 years later, a sovereign Quebec seems even less likely: survey, Why lifeguards are saying swim classes returning despite pandemic is life-and-death, No gatherings, no problem: family doctor gets a drive-by 90th birthday celebration, Videographer discovers the harp and plucks away the COVID-19 pandemic becoming a star in the process, More Black medical specialists are needed to serve the population: expert, Canadian man gains 2.4M TikTok followers by pondering life, Looking back at 10 stunning moments from Trump's presidency, Here's why a U.S. president can only serve for two terms, Man says he was billed $4K for gym membership he never had.
With fewer visitors to Quebec City, the board will have less income to help those large events financially. Director Benoît Pigeon said the cancellation is "a disaster for Quebec City.". Box 500 Station A Toronto, ON Canada, M5W 1E6. The tourism board is able to help finance organizations like the FEQ, Pigeon said, thanks to the three-per-cent accommodation tax hotels charge tourists. "But these are extraordinary circumstances, and there isn't much we can do," said Pigeon. Votes 2020: Live results for all 61 constituencies, 10 Sask. More than 80,000 tourists visit the Quebec City region to attend the festival, bringing $30 million in economic spin-offs to the region, according to the city's tourism board, l'Office du tourisme de Québec. IMPORTANT ! MONTREAL -- Closed Captioning and Described Video is available for many CBC shows offered on CBC Gem. Every summer, the Festival d’été de Québec attracts more than 325,000 people over the course of 11 days on the historic Plains of Abraham battlefield in Quebec City.
This year's headliners included Rage Against the Machine, Jack Johnson, Rod Stewart and Imagine Dragons. Please note that CBC does not endorse the opinions expressed in comments. "But it was becoming too difficult, and we made this decision for the safety of our festival-goers and for public health.". He is also concerned cancelling this summer's edition could have a domino effect on future events.
See details below, under “Event Related Information” section. Several temporary layoffs were made due to the crisis, and there are also concerns about restrictions at the Canadian border moving forward. Audience Relations, CBC P.O. constituencies to watch on election night, Liberals facing stiff challenges in two Toronto byelections, Motion to study feds' COVID-19 response passes, despite Liberal objections, Police issue 77 fines, charge 7 people for violating federal Quarantine Act, Stunt driver jumps car over canal in Maryland, Montreal paramedic explains lasting impact of COVID-19, urges people to take it seriously, Quebec reports 808 new cases of COVID-19, 10 more deaths, Hundreds of gyms and fitness studios threaten to reopen -- unless Quebec ponies up COVID-19 data, Montreal family searching for answers after traumatic labour leaves woman with physical, mental disabilities. The FEQ's general manager Anne Hudon said organizers made the decision "with a heavy heart.". In a statement, organizers said it would be "neither prudent nor realistic for the organization to continue its efforts" to organize this year's festival, which was set to take place from July 9 to 19. "So we hope there will be programs available to allow us to continue keeping those organizations alive.". Organizers of Quebec City's largest music festival are cancelling the 2020 edition, as the government predicts several more months of restrictions due to the COVID-19 pandemic. LIST: Quebec reports 5,473 COVID-19 cases across 1,337 schools, See current wait times at Quebec COVID-19 testing sites, See the map: Tracking COVID-19 cases across Montreal, See the map: Tracking COVID-19 cases across Quebec, Tracking every case of COVID-19 in Canada, Use of this Website assumes acceptance of Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy, Published Thursday, April 9, 2020 10:42AM EDT, Last Updated Thursday, April 9, 2020 10:45AM EDT, Just for Laughs postpones, JazzFest, FrancoFolies, Velo Quebec cancel summer 2020 festivals, Montreal Completement cirque festival cancelled, COVID-19: Montreal cancels all festivals, sporting events, public gatherings through July 2, Headless bicyclist spreading Halloween cheer, Influencers recruited to COVID-19 campaign, Quebec gyms and studios threaten to defy COVID rules, Stunt driver clears a waterway in a car over speeding boat, Montreal to convert downtown hotel to 380-bed homeless shelter for COVID-19 winter, Restaurants to Legault: prove that we're an infection risk or let us reopen, Quebec's red-zone restrictions extended another 28 days: Legault, Montreal facing unprecedented demand for flu shot, but finding extra doses unlikely, Amy Coney Barrett confirmed by U.S. Senate for Supreme Court, takes oath, Carey and Angela Price introduce latest addition to the family on Instagram, A medical writer in Montreal has created an escape room adventure that travels, 25 years later, a sovereign Quebec seems even less likely: survey, Why lifeguards are saying swim classes returning despite pandemic is life-and-death, No gatherings, no problem: family doctor gets a drive-by 90th birthday celebration, Videographer discovers the harp and plucks away the COVID-19 pandemic becoming a star in the process, More Black medical specialists are needed to serve the population: expert, Canadian man gains 2.4M TikTok followers by pondering life, Looking back at 10 stunning moments from Trump's presidency, Here's why a U.S. president can only serve for two terms, Man says he was billed $4K for gym membership he never had.
With fewer visitors to Quebec City, the board will have less income to help those large events financially. Director Benoît Pigeon said the cancellation is "a disaster for Quebec City.". Box 500 Station A Toronto, ON Canada, M5W 1E6. The tourism board is able to help finance organizations like the FEQ, Pigeon said, thanks to the three-per-cent accommodation tax hotels charge tourists. "But these are extraordinary circumstances, and there isn't much we can do," said Pigeon. Votes 2020: Live results for all 61 constituencies, 10 Sask. More than 80,000 tourists visit the Quebec City region to attend the festival, bringing $30 million in economic spin-offs to the region, according to the city's tourism board, l'Office du tourisme de Québec. IMPORTANT ! MONTREAL -- Closed Captioning and Described Video is available for many CBC shows offered on CBC Gem. Every summer, the Festival d’été de Québec attracts more than 325,000 people over the course of 11 days on the historic Plains of Abraham battlefield in Quebec City.
This year's headliners included Rage Against the Machine, Jack Johnson, Rod Stewart and Imagine Dragons. Please note that CBC does not endorse the opinions expressed in comments. "But it was becoming too difficult, and we made this decision for the safety of our festival-goers and for public health.". He is also concerned cancelling this summer's edition could have a domino effect on future events.
See details below, under “Event Related Information” section. Several temporary layoffs were made due to the crisis, and there are also concerns about restrictions at the Canadian border moving forward. Audience Relations, CBC P.O. constituencies to watch on election night, Liberals facing stiff challenges in two Toronto byelections, Motion to study feds' COVID-19 response passes, despite Liberal objections, Police issue 77 fines, charge 7 people for violating federal Quarantine Act, Stunt driver jumps car over canal in Maryland, Montreal paramedic explains lasting impact of COVID-19, urges people to take it seriously, Quebec reports 808 new cases of COVID-19, 10 more deaths, Hundreds of gyms and fitness studios threaten to reopen -- unless Quebec ponies up COVID-19 data, Montreal family searching for answers after traumatic labour leaves woman with physical, mental disabilities. The FEQ's general manager Anne Hudon said organizers made the decision "with a heavy heart.". In a statement, organizers said it would be "neither prudent nor realistic for the organization to continue its efforts" to organize this year's festival, which was set to take place from July 9 to 19. "So we hope there will be programs available to allow us to continue keeping those organizations alive.". Organizers of Quebec City's largest music festival are cancelling the 2020 edition, as the government predicts several more months of restrictions due to the COVID-19 pandemic. LIST: Quebec reports 5,473 COVID-19 cases across 1,337 schools, See current wait times at Quebec COVID-19 testing sites, See the map: Tracking COVID-19 cases across Montreal, See the map: Tracking COVID-19 cases across Quebec, Tracking every case of COVID-19 in Canada, Use of this Website assumes acceptance of Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy, Published Thursday, April 9, 2020 10:42AM EDT, Last Updated Thursday, April 9, 2020 10:45AM EDT, Just for Laughs postpones, JazzFest, FrancoFolies, Velo Quebec cancel summer 2020 festivals, Montreal Completement cirque festival cancelled, COVID-19: Montreal cancels all festivals, sporting events, public gatherings through July 2, Headless bicyclist spreading Halloween cheer, Influencers recruited to COVID-19 campaign, Quebec gyms and studios threaten to defy COVID rules, Stunt driver clears a waterway in a car over speeding boat, Montreal to convert downtown hotel to 380-bed homeless shelter for COVID-19 winter, Restaurants to Legault: prove that we're an infection risk or let us reopen, Quebec's red-zone restrictions extended another 28 days: Legault, Montreal facing unprecedented demand for flu shot, but finding extra doses unlikely, Amy Coney Barrett confirmed by U.S. Senate for Supreme Court, takes oath, Carey and Angela Price introduce latest addition to the family on Instagram, A medical writer in Montreal has created an escape room adventure that travels, 25 years later, a sovereign Quebec seems even less likely: survey, Why lifeguards are saying swim classes returning despite pandemic is life-and-death, No gatherings, no problem: family doctor gets a drive-by 90th birthday celebration, Videographer discovers the harp and plucks away the COVID-19 pandemic becoming a star in the process, More Black medical specialists are needed to serve the population: expert, Canadian man gains 2.4M TikTok followers by pondering life, Looking back at 10 stunning moments from Trump's presidency, Here's why a U.S. president can only serve for two terms, Man says he was billed $4K for gym membership he never had.
With fewer visitors to Quebec City, the board will have less income to help those large events financially. Director Benoît Pigeon said the cancellation is "a disaster for Quebec City.". Box 500 Station A Toronto, ON Canada, M5W 1E6. The tourism board is able to help finance organizations like the FEQ, Pigeon said, thanks to the three-per-cent accommodation tax hotels charge tourists. "But these are extraordinary circumstances, and there isn't much we can do," said Pigeon. Votes 2020: Live results for all 61 constituencies, 10 Sask. More than 80,000 tourists visit the Quebec City region to attend the festival, bringing $30 million in economic spin-offs to the region, according to the city's tourism board, l'Office du tourisme de Québec. IMPORTANT ! MONTREAL -- Closed Captioning and Described Video is available for many CBC shows offered on CBC Gem. Every summer, the Festival d’été de Québec attracts more than 325,000 people over the course of 11 days on the historic Plains of Abraham battlefield in Quebec City.
This year's headliners included Rage Against the Machine, Jack Johnson, Rod Stewart and Imagine Dragons. Please note that CBC does not endorse the opinions expressed in comments. "But it was becoming too difficult, and we made this decision for the safety of our festival-goers and for public health.". He is also concerned cancelling this summer's edition could have a domino effect on future events.
See details below, under “Event Related Information” section. Several temporary layoffs were made due to the crisis, and there are also concerns about restrictions at the Canadian border moving forward. Audience Relations, CBC P.O. constituencies to watch on election night, Liberals facing stiff challenges in two Toronto byelections, Motion to study feds' COVID-19 response passes, despite Liberal objections, Police issue 77 fines, charge 7 people for violating federal Quarantine Act, Stunt driver jumps car over canal in Maryland, Montreal paramedic explains lasting impact of COVID-19, urges people to take it seriously, Quebec reports 808 new cases of COVID-19, 10 more deaths, Hundreds of gyms and fitness studios threaten to reopen -- unless Quebec ponies up COVID-19 data, Montreal family searching for answers after traumatic labour leaves woman with physical, mental disabilities. The FEQ's general manager Anne Hudon said organizers made the decision "with a heavy heart.". In a statement, organizers said it would be "neither prudent nor realistic for the organization to continue its efforts" to organize this year's festival, which was set to take place from July 9 to 19. "So we hope there will be programs available to allow us to continue keeping those organizations alive.". Organizers of Quebec City's largest music festival are cancelling the 2020 edition, as the government predicts several more months of restrictions due to the COVID-19 pandemic. LIST: Quebec reports 5,473 COVID-19 cases across 1,337 schools, See current wait times at Quebec COVID-19 testing sites, See the map: Tracking COVID-19 cases across Montreal, See the map: Tracking COVID-19 cases across Quebec, Tracking every case of COVID-19 in Canada, Use of this Website assumes acceptance of Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy, Published Thursday, April 9, 2020 10:42AM EDT, Last Updated Thursday, April 9, 2020 10:45AM EDT, Just for Laughs postpones, JazzFest, FrancoFolies, Velo Quebec cancel summer 2020 festivals, Montreal Completement cirque festival cancelled, COVID-19: Montreal cancels all festivals, sporting events, public gatherings through July 2, Headless bicyclist spreading Halloween cheer, Influencers recruited to COVID-19 campaign, Quebec gyms and studios threaten to defy COVID rules, Stunt driver clears a waterway in a car over speeding boat, Montreal to convert downtown hotel to 380-bed homeless shelter for COVID-19 winter, Restaurants to Legault: prove that we're an infection risk or let us reopen, Quebec's red-zone restrictions extended another 28 days: Legault, Montreal facing unprecedented demand for flu shot, but finding extra doses unlikely, Amy Coney Barrett confirmed by U.S. Senate for Supreme Court, takes oath, Carey and Angela Price introduce latest addition to the family on Instagram, A medical writer in Montreal has created an escape room adventure that travels, 25 years later, a sovereign Quebec seems even less likely: survey, Why lifeguards are saying swim classes returning despite pandemic is life-and-death, No gatherings, no problem: family doctor gets a drive-by 90th birthday celebration, Videographer discovers the harp and plucks away the COVID-19 pandemic becoming a star in the process, More Black medical specialists are needed to serve the population: expert, Canadian man gains 2.4M TikTok followers by pondering life, Looking back at 10 stunning moments from Trump's presidency, Here's why a U.S. president can only serve for two terms, Man says he was billed $4K for gym membership he never had.
With fewer visitors to Quebec City, the board will have less income to help those large events financially. Director Benoît Pigeon said the cancellation is "a disaster for Quebec City.". Box 500 Station A Toronto, ON Canada, M5W 1E6. The tourism board is able to help finance organizations like the FEQ, Pigeon said, thanks to the three-per-cent accommodation tax hotels charge tourists. "But these are extraordinary circumstances, and there isn't much we can do," said Pigeon. Votes 2020: Live results for all 61 constituencies, 10 Sask. More than 80,000 tourists visit the Quebec City region to attend the festival, bringing $30 million in economic spin-offs to the region, according to the city's tourism board, l'Office du tourisme de Québec. IMPORTANT ! MONTREAL -- Closed Captioning and Described Video is available for many CBC shows offered on CBC Gem. Every summer, the Festival d’été de Québec attracts more than 325,000 people over the course of 11 days on the historic Plains of Abraham battlefield in Quebec City.
This year's headliners included Rage Against the Machine, Jack Johnson, Rod Stewart and Imagine Dragons. Please note that CBC does not endorse the opinions expressed in comments. "But it was becoming too difficult, and we made this decision for the safety of our festival-goers and for public health.". He is also concerned cancelling this summer's edition could have a domino effect on future events.
On Thursday, Legault said Culture Minister Nathalie Roy and Tourism Minister Caroline Proulx were already looking at ways to support those industries, once the crisis has passed. Montreal Mayor Valérie Plante said Tuesday that all festivals, sporting events and public gatherings are cancelled until July 2. The aim of the summer festival – d’été de Québec, since it was established, was to exhibit the art, the tourists’ centers and the economic potential of the city and its area. Due to the Coronavirus Pandemic (COVID-19), the details of the event are subject to change. First Canadian dog tests positive for COVID-19 in Ont. To encourage thoughtful and respectful conversations, first and last names will appear with each submission to CBC/Radio-Canada's online communities (except in children and youth-oriented communities). During the festival days, the city turns to an artistic center where all the coffee houses and bars offer shows of jazz music, world music, electronic music, etc…. Baie-Saint-Paul’s Festif! "So when the time comes, we'll help them financially. "It will be tough" for those industries to rebound, Legault acknowledged, promising that when "the right time comes" and people are allowed to gather in large groups, the government will be there for them. The Festival d'été de Québec (FEQ) announced Thursday it will not be holding its 2020 edition because of the COVID-19 pandemic. team had to cancel its events scheduled from July 23 to 26 as well, but they said they’re already preparing for a grand return and are working on other projects.
See details below, under “Event Related Information” section. Several temporary layoffs were made due to the crisis, and there are also concerns about restrictions at the Canadian border moving forward. Audience Relations, CBC P.O. constituencies to watch on election night, Liberals facing stiff challenges in two Toronto byelections, Motion to study feds' COVID-19 response passes, despite Liberal objections, Police issue 77 fines, charge 7 people for violating federal Quarantine Act, Stunt driver jumps car over canal in Maryland, Montreal paramedic explains lasting impact of COVID-19, urges people to take it seriously, Quebec reports 808 new cases of COVID-19, 10 more deaths, Hundreds of gyms and fitness studios threaten to reopen -- unless Quebec ponies up COVID-19 data, Montreal family searching for answers after traumatic labour leaves woman with physical, mental disabilities. The FEQ's general manager Anne Hudon said organizers made the decision "with a heavy heart.". In a statement, organizers said it would be "neither prudent nor realistic for the organization to continue its efforts" to organize this year's festival, which was set to take place from July 9 to 19. "So we hope there will be programs available to allow us to continue keeping those organizations alive.". Organizers of Quebec City's largest music festival are cancelling the 2020 edition, as the government predicts several more months of restrictions due to the COVID-19 pandemic. LIST: Quebec reports 5,473 COVID-19 cases across 1,337 schools, See current wait times at Quebec COVID-19 testing sites, See the map: Tracking COVID-19 cases across Montreal, See the map: Tracking COVID-19 cases across Quebec, Tracking every case of COVID-19 in Canada, Use of this Website assumes acceptance of Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy, Published Thursday, April 9, 2020 10:42AM EDT, Last Updated Thursday, April 9, 2020 10:45AM EDT, Just for Laughs postpones, JazzFest, FrancoFolies, Velo Quebec cancel summer 2020 festivals, Montreal Completement cirque festival cancelled, COVID-19: Montreal cancels all festivals, sporting events, public gatherings through July 2, Headless bicyclist spreading Halloween cheer, Influencers recruited to COVID-19 campaign, Quebec gyms and studios threaten to defy COVID rules, Stunt driver clears a waterway in a car over speeding boat, Montreal to convert downtown hotel to 380-bed homeless shelter for COVID-19 winter, Restaurants to Legault: prove that we're an infection risk or let us reopen, Quebec's red-zone restrictions extended another 28 days: Legault, Montreal facing unprecedented demand for flu shot, but finding extra doses unlikely, Amy Coney Barrett confirmed by U.S. Senate for Supreme Court, takes oath, Carey and Angela Price introduce latest addition to the family on Instagram, A medical writer in Montreal has created an escape room adventure that travels, 25 years later, a sovereign Quebec seems even less likely: survey, Why lifeguards are saying swim classes returning despite pandemic is life-and-death, No gatherings, no problem: family doctor gets a drive-by 90th birthday celebration, Videographer discovers the harp and plucks away the COVID-19 pandemic becoming a star in the process, More Black medical specialists are needed to serve the population: expert, Canadian man gains 2.4M TikTok followers by pondering life, Looking back at 10 stunning moments from Trump's presidency, Here's why a U.S. president can only serve for two terms, Man says he was billed $4K for gym membership he never had.
With fewer visitors to Quebec City, the board will have less income to help those large events financially. Director Benoît Pigeon said the cancellation is "a disaster for Quebec City.". Box 500 Station A Toronto, ON Canada, M5W 1E6. The tourism board is able to help finance organizations like the FEQ, Pigeon said, thanks to the three-per-cent accommodation tax hotels charge tourists. "But these are extraordinary circumstances, and there isn't much we can do," said Pigeon. Votes 2020: Live results for all 61 constituencies, 10 Sask. More than 80,000 tourists visit the Quebec City region to attend the festival, bringing $30 million in economic spin-offs to the region, according to the city's tourism board, l'Office du tourisme de Québec. IMPORTANT ! MONTREAL -- Closed Captioning and Described Video is available for many CBC shows offered on CBC Gem. Every summer, the Festival d’été de Québec attracts more than 325,000 people over the course of 11 days on the historic Plains of Abraham battlefield in Quebec City.
This year's headliners included Rage Against the Machine, Jack Johnson, Rod Stewart and Imagine Dragons. Please note that CBC does not endorse the opinions expressed in comments. "But it was becoming too difficult, and we made this decision for the safety of our festival-goers and for public health.". He is also concerned cancelling this summer's edition could have a domino effect on future events.
