Archives for February 6, 2008
Fries out, healthy sandwiches in at St. Pat’s High
Published: February 6, 2008
Photo: MICHÈLE THIBEAU
When St. Patrick’s High School students return from their relaxing March Break, there’ll be no more poutine, no more fries, and no more Skittles. The pop machines offer water and fruit juices, but no soft drinks or sports drinks.
First soldiers arrive home – greeted at Base Valcartier
Published: February 6, 2008
Tuesday night saw the return of some 40 soldiers to Base Valcartier, and another 60 headed for Montreal, Trenton, Ontario, and destinations farther west, after some six months of duty in Afghanistan. They left last June.
Quebec gives grants to polluting farms
Published: February 6, 2008
Quebec continues to subsidize its farmers even if they break pollution rules, a Quebec Auditor General’s report for 2007 reveals.
Citadel Foundation honours past and builds for future through online portal
Published: February 6, 2008
For some people, Citadel Foundation is a little-known English-speaking community organization. After decades of working in the background, the private, charitable organization has created a website to share its history and build its future.
VEQ’s 400th anniversary plans are coming together
Published: February 6, 2008
Voice of Engish-speaking Québec is rallying the troops this spring during the May long weekend with a full schedule of events for residents and visitors alike.
Their hopes are to woo English-speakers back to their roots during 2008 and enc
Life after driving can be tough
Published: February 6, 2008
When the time comes to relieve someone of their driving privileges it is rarely an easy adjustment.
Life long learning
Published: February 6, 2008
Lifelong learning is a great philosophy, one that is easily put into practice.
How we’re celebrating the 400th anniversary
Published: February 6, 2008
To celebrate Quebec City’s 400th anniversary, our family is organizing a happy family gathering.
My sister, Patricia, married a French citizen from PAU while she was working as a nurse in Los Angeles.
Her husband, Robert, was studying Commercial Bakery in L.A.
Holland to buy smart boards
Published: February 6, 2008
Mother nature has stepped forward to provide a helping hand at Holland School as perfect rink-building weather allowed the school to hold its second annual PPO skating party last Sunday.