Lest we forget . . . ‘In Flanders Fields’
John McCrae’s poem “In Flanders Fields” was written during a particularly dark period of the First World War.On May 3, 1915, he had just buried a dear friend and fellow …
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MEMORIALS AND THINGS OF FAME
November 9, 1820 – The Quebec GazetteThe Boundary LineIn the course of this week … those who have been employed in drawing the boundary line [with the United States] … …
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The story behind Boulevard Jean-Lesage
This wide boulevard is named in honour of Jean Lesage (1912-1980). Born in Montreal, Lesage was a lawyer who served as the 19th premier of Quebec from 1960 to 1966. …
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New QCGN president Jennings reaches out to regional anglos
The newly elected president of the Quebec Community Groups Network (QCGN) says she wants to rebuild ties with regional anglophone associations that bolted from the organization last year.Marlene Jennings, 69, …
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Eileen Reid Marcil launches ‘The PS Royal William of Quebec’
Maritime historian Eileen Reid Marcil has just had another book published. This is quite an outstanding achievement, considering the fact that Marcil is 98 years old. The full title of …
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Knitting together a cozy winter in Quebec City
The Ville de Québec has whipped up a program of comforting free activities to help residents welcome winter with a smile. From now through March, people will have many opportunities …
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The Parade des Jouets transforms into the ‘Storm of the Century’
The organizers of the annual Parade des Jouets (Toy Parade), which normally features Santa Claus and his elves and other characters winding their way through the Saint-Roch and Limoilou districts …
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German Christmas Gardens bring holiday magic to Old Quebec
With the deepest desire to spread joy and light in the heart of Old Quebec during the holiday season, the team behind the Marché de Noël allemand de Québec (Quebec …
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The Battle of the St. Lawrence through children’s eyes
Even more than 70 years later, Ian Bovey and John Cowans remember how close the Second World War came to their front doors.Bovey and Cowans both grew up in Montreal …
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The prickly porcupine deserves more respect
Porcupines are nocturnal and are rarely seen in the daytime, so most people have not seen one while out for a walk in the woods. An overly curious dog, however, …
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