The Impending Suicide of a Once Great Nation
“A large number of endangered, unwanted, and unborn children held a town hall meeting on the 4th of July–alarmed at the brutal and untimely killing of millions of their brothers …
Conflict rains on military parade, Hundreds protest Freedom of the City
The military parade through the streets of Old Quebec was intended to be one of the 400th anniversary’s most impressive events with around 2,000 attendees, most of them military servicemen …
Same-sex unions divide Anglican Church, Gay marriage debate rages on
Once a symbol of unity for the Anglican Church, this year’s Lambeth Conference in Canterbury, England is threatening to deepen divisions amongst the church’s 38 provincial members. The conference intends …
SUMMER READING
We’ve said goodbye to grey and rainy June 2008, and the lazy hazy days of summer are finally here. Whether you’re heading to the cottage or sunning yourself on a …
Sun shines on Summer Fest, Aznavour croons and the Blind Boys belt
Driving home late in the afternoon on Friday from Île d’Orleans after a swim and a nosh on sweet island strawberries, my friends and I were caught in a sudden …
Embodying the QC Anglo: a contest
The Morrin Centre, a cultural centre and heritage site, in partnership with the Quebec Writer’s Federation, is pleased to invite all citizens of the Province of Quebec to take part …
Memorials and Things of Fame
1848 The Morning Chronicle July 9th, 2008Police Court Antoine Lefebvre – drunk and creating a noise and disturbance in St. Francois street. The prisoner kept shouting all the way to …
Community loses pillar – Pam (Holt) DUNN
Long-time Quebec City resident and philanthropist Jane “Pam” Holt Dunn passed away suddenly on June 24 at the age of 83 in Montreal. “Everyone was so important to her, she …
Farewell to MICHÈLE THIBEAU
A mentor by Marie White I had the pleasure of meeting Michèle in 2001 when she was relatively new to the QCT and I was just daring to freelance. From …
Bucking broncos and bulldoggers ride into town
In the shadow of Quebec City’s anniversary celebrations, the sleepy town of Ste. Catherine de la Jacques Cartier was having its own fun. Bulldogging, roping, and bareback riding were the …