Archives for April 2, 2008
The Chronicle-Telegraph up for five newspaper awards this May
Published: April 2, 2008
The QCT has been honoured with five nominations at the annual Quebec Community Newspaper Association (QCNA) Awards.
Assistant editor Michèle Thibeau is a finalist in the Best Education Story category for a piece she wrote on DDO School’s community-backed effort to secure an addition to its building.
George Thorogood and The Destroyers, The Slackers and Buck 65 are on their way
Published: April 2, 2008
Finding the right job in Quebec City took time for Galbraith
Published: April 2, 2008
Five years ago, three newcomers arrived in Quebec City dreaming of starting new lives here with their Quebec-raised spouses. They found themselves together in the same French class at the Centre Louis-Jolliet in Limoilou. This is the second of a three-part series recounting their stories.
Ploop is the sound of healthy food cookin’
Published: April 2, 2008
Photo: MICHÈLE THIBEAU
It’s never too late to set your dreams in motion. John Shea considers himself lucky to have had a second chance, one he’s used to take the plunge into small business.
Joujouthèque de Sainte-Foy bazaar
Published: April 2, 2008
The Joujouthèque de Sainte-Foy is preparing for its annual bazaar. For everyone who wants to buy or sell games, toys, seasonal articles for children, strollers, high chairs, beds, clothing, books and more, plan to attend the bazaar on Saturday, April 19 from 9 to 1 p.m. at the Centre communautaire Ressources, 3200 Ave. D’Amours. For more information, call 641-6301 ext 4081.
An eco-friendly way to celebrate Quebec City
Published: April 2, 2008
Residents and visitors to Quebec City will be able to travel from one site to another together in a special shuttle bus that will cruise around to 16 tourist attractions during this summer’s 400th anniversary festivities.
Founding Families Walk during marathon
Published: April 2, 2008
The Marathon de Deux Rives has an extended mission this year. It has also invited families to get on board for a special marathon to help honour the city’s 400th anniversary. Organizers are hoping for 8,000 participants, double last year’s crowd, with help from participants in the Founding Families Walk.
CBC Radio’s Bernard St-Laurent comes to celebrate
Published: April 2, 2008
CBC Radio host Bernard St-Laurent and C’est la vie are coming to Quebec City!
The show will be broadcast from Quebec City on Friday, April 4—asalute to the city’s 400th anniversary. They’ll be setting up at Palais Montcalm in the Café-Spectacles for 7:15 p.m.