Gaelic Song Quebec invites you to come waulk with us
Gaelic Song Quebec is looking for new members, hence the invitation to “come waulk with us.” No, this is not an exercise group and we do not go on walks …
Lights, camera . . . film festival!
Ian Gailer got into the world of cinema by accident, and now it’s impossible to get him out. “I was a radio announcer at college, and I fell in love …
Valérie Clio and Gabrielle Shonk in concert at the Morrin Centre
Live music is back at the Morrin Centre with Valérie Clio and Gabrielle Shonk, part of the ELAN Arts Alive! series. They will appear on Friday, September 25, at 8:00 …
Memorials and Things of Fame
1865 The Morning Chronicle A fire of a rather serious nature occurred at three o’clock yesterday afternoon, by which the centre-span of the Dorchester Bridge was destroyed and communication with the …
The story behind Rue Joseph-Casavant
This street is named in honour of Joseph Casavant (1807-1874) of Saint-Hyacinthe, Quebec, who was the first builder of organs born in Canada. Originally a blacksmith, at age 27 he …
Sillery’s Maguire Avenue has something for everyone
The sun shone on Sillery on August 30 as merchants, restaurants and businesses showcased their products, menus and services to the hundreds of passersby who came out for the third …
A call to all to save a life
Last June, Rosalie Lirette Gilbert was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia and she is now in dire need of a bone marrow transplant to improve her chances of survival. In …
Corn boil etiquette
The corn boil or épluchette de blé d’Inde (corn husking party) as it is known in French is a long-standing Québécois tradition that coincides with the bountiful harvest. However, this …
The fifth annual Quebec City film festival “pops up”
The Festival de cinéma de la ville de Québec (FCVQ), is again offering Ciné Pop-ups, which created a sensation during the 2014 festival. Two large cargo containers, converted into mini-movie …
Festival celtique de Québec celebrates 10 years of highlighting tradition
You’re more Celtic than you think!” is the slogan for the Festival celtique de Québec’s 10th anniversary edition that will run from Wednesday to Sunday, September 9 to 13. Quebec …