Archives for February 27, 2008
Plains of Abraham to celebrate 100th
Published: February 27, 2008
The Plains of Abraham have planned plenty of activities in celebration of its centennial in March 2008.
The park recently inaugurated its skating rink with help from a special visitor from the past, Canadian landscape architect and landscaper Frederick G. Todd, who designed the 108-hectare space for Quebec City’s 400th anniversary celebrations.
The Jeffery Hale Hospital prepares for its 8th annual Révélations
Published: February 27, 2008
Painters, sculptors, crafters, writers and other artists are invited to participate in the eighth edition of the Exposition Révélations exhibit to be held at the Jeffery Hale from April 6 to 8 from 11 to 5 p.m. It is open to staff, residents and community members. The opening will take place on Sunday, April 6 in the Coin Soleil room, second floor, at 2 p.m. The deadline to apply is March 7.
Getting shoes on the feet of children in Afghanistan
Published: February 27, 2008
AFHGANISTAN — It all starts at least a day before with planning and preparation. Local leaders are consulted in order to determine where the shoes are the most needed by the poorest of the local people here in Spin Boldak.
Montreal school sends cheque to buy shoes for Afghan children
Published: February 27, 2008
Photo: Eric Van der Wee
Students at The Sacred Heart School of Montreal jumped on board the Shoes for Afghanistan campaign. The private girls’ school held a Miss Shoeniverse Contest to raise funds to purchase footwear for needy feet overseas.
School boards have vital role to play
Published: February 27, 2008
School board administrators from across the province spent last weekend defending their work to Quebec’s Minister of Education, Recreation and Sport Michelle Courshesne.
QHS students take to the stage
Published: February 27, 2008
Teamwork is the key to a fantastic musical theatre production, and audiences should get set for a fantastic production of the musical Annie, staged by an enthusiastic team of students of Quebec High School (QHS).
At QHS, outstanding shows by the music theatre course are a tradition and are well attended by both the school community and the greater English community.
Quebec: A City and Its Artists at Musée
Published: February 27, 2008
The Musée national des beaux-arts du Québec has launched Québec: A City and Its Artists, an exhibit featuring over 160 works by 22 artists who were born or lived in Quebec City between 1670 and 1970.
CQSB welcomes student teachers
Published: February 27, 2008
“Let such teach others who themselves excel.”
Alexander Pope (1688-1744)
Once again this year the Central Québec School Board has welcomed four student teachers from Bishop’s University into their schools, allowing them to complete their 3-week practicum.