Grand Concert celebrates 150 years of the Voltigeurs de Québec
The 2012 Quebec City International Festival of Military Bands held its Grand Concert on August 22 to a tremendous public turnout that filled the Salle Louis-Fréchette at the Grand Théâtre. …
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Festival of Military Music Parade
“Seventy-six trombones led the big parade . . . .” Well, not quite, but I’ll bet there were more than 76 trombones (and a lot of bagpipes) in total during …
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Madonna: Crazy for you
Madonna the Queen of Pop, with over 300 million records sold worldwide is going to perform on the Plains of Abraham this Saturday, September 1. Am I “hung up” on …
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What about the future of English education in Quebec?
As we approach Election Day 2012, I feel compelled to share some thoughts on the issue of school boards and their pertinence in our public education system. Much of these …
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Countdown to Madonna!
Madonna’s MDNA tour is coming to Quebec on September 1 and a huge crowd is expected on the Plains of Abraham! Four animated waiting areas, one per section, will open …
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VEQ seeking volunteers
Seniors Out and About: VEQ is looking for volunteers for their new project, Seniors Out and About. This project is aimed at allowing English-speaking seniors to keep their autonomy and …
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Quebec Celtic Festival 2012
(Adapted from a press release) The seventh edition of The Quebec City Celtic Festival will be held from August 30 to September 16 on the Chaussée des Écossais, at the …
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No ordinary cyclists
Getting installed for lunch at a picnic table at the Jacques Cartier Park in Cap Rouge, I noticed two young women arrive with heavily laden bicycles. My ingrained curiosity urged …
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The debate between cars and bicycles: a road map to peace
Perhaps some readers feel, as I do, that there is a steady increase in the number of cyclists riding in the streets of Quebec City. Being a passionate cyclist myself, …
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Running to great lengths at the 15th Annual Marathon des Deux Rives
Sophie Pelletier-Roy is a 40-year-old mother of four, ages 3 to 14. She looks like a runner – small, thin and muscular – but she did not even start running …
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