Celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Quebec Conference
The Quebec Conference, which took place in the Quebec Parliament in Quebec City from October 10 to 27, 1864, was a building block for Canadian Confederation. The 72 resolutions, arrived …
Nuit des Galeries in Old Quebec
Place Royale, Sault-au-Matelot, Saint-Pierre and Saint-Paul streets, and the entire district of Petit-Champlain, became the venue of the 10th Nuit des Galeries (Night of the Art Galleries) on September 20. …
QCT 250th anniversary T-SHIRTS for sale
We have T-shirts from our recent 250th anniversary celebrations for sale at the modest price of $15 + $2.25 taxes = $17.25 + mailing expense (cost varies, depending on number …
News Digest October 1, 2014
**Unable to view photos or links? view online Issue October 1, 2014 English News Serving Quebec City since 1764 since 1764, North America’s Oldest Newspaper *TM using the most …
Grilling for a good cause at Oktoberfest
The leaves are changing colour and the smell of sauerkraut and sausage is in the air – it must be Oktoberfest. From Munich – home of the original Oktoberfest – …
VEQ forum on integrating English-speaking newcomers
On September 22 at City Hall, the Voice of English-speaking Quebec (VEQ) participated in a forum co-organized by the Ville de Québec and VEQ; the subject was the integration of …
IHQ marks 125th anniversary of the Quebec City rockslide
On September 15, Irish Heritage Quebec kicked off its 2014-2015 season of historical talks by marking the 125th anniversary of the Quebec City rockslide. Many descendants of survivors of the …
English-speaking community very concerned about Barrette reform bill
The Quebec Community Groups Network (QCGN) and its community stakeholders are concerned about a massive reorganization of the health-care sector. We are apprehensive about the impact these profound changes will …
Memorials and Things of Fame
1864The Morning Chronicle Passing over the Grand Trunk Railroad between Portland and Island Pond some days since, I was agreeably surprised to notice the improvements that have been affected by …
Documentaries win big at Quebec City film festival
Quebec filmmaker Julie Lambert will have a hard act to follow – her own. Lambert’s debut film, Un film de chasse de filles, captured two top prizes and came close …