News Digest for September 5, 2012
Published: September 5, 2012
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September 5, 2012
Quebec City Job Bank
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Title | Company | Location |
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| 08/13/2012 - 20:04 | Morrin Centre Executive Director | Morrin Centre | Quebec City |
| 07/25/2012 - 15:31 | Certified Tower Crane Operator | Light-weight Building Systems Inc. | Calgary, Alberta |
| 06/23/2012 - 13:21 | GROUNDS MANAGER | Mount Hermon Cemetery | Quebec City |
| 06/18/2012 - 16:59 | Writers and Reporters needed | Quebec Chronicle-Telegraph | Quebec City |
| 03/29/2012 - 17:11 | Advertising Sales Representative | Quebec Chronicle-Telegraph | Quebec City |
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Interview with Dame Emma Kirkby
Published: September 5, 2012
Photo: Canada Press
The QCT was privileged to be able to interview Dame Emma Kirkby by email so that our readers could know her better before seeing her perform on September 8 with Daniel Taylor as part of the 2012 Quebec International of Sacred Music.
How do you adapt to all the travelling you do for concerts?
Royal 22nd visits St.Brigid’s Home
Published on: September 5, 2012 - 12:00
Submitted by Frank Scardina. These were taken at the St. Brigid`s Home where the Royal 22nd Regiment band played for the residents outdoors in the garden of the Home. The band played marches, some popular songs and several old favorites for the residents who were very appreciative.
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QCT Mystery Photo of the Week Contest for September 5, 2012
Published on: September 5, 2012 - 11:52
The text below the stone reads: “Stone carved for the Priory of the Knights of Malta, 1647” Question: Where can this unusual object be found? This one may be a bit tough, so we’ll give you a clue . . . . Walk through an archway and look up.
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Dr. Yves Bolduc visits CEGEP Champlain-St. Lawrence
Published: September 5, 2012
In July 2012, architects from Saucier et Perrotte Architectes proposed plans such as this one for the future Multidisciplinary Auditorium at CEGEP Champlain-St.Lawrence.
The Minister of Health and Social Services of Quebec and the member of the National Assembly of Quebec for the Quebec City riding of Jean-Talon before the September 4 elections, Dr. Yves Bolduc, visited CEGEP Champlain-St. Lawrence on August 27.
Uplifting and inspirational! 2012 Quebec International of Sacred Music
Published: September 5, 2012
Photo: Marie White
The 16th Quebec International of Sacred Music promises to be uplifting and inspirational from September 8 to 16 under the artistic direction of Canadian counter-tenor Daniel Taylor. “It is with sincere pride,” says Taylor in his welcoming message online, “that we present to you the 2012 edition. We celebrate new beginnings as we join together for our sacred journey.
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Madonna Magic lights up the Plains
Published: September 5, 2012
Photo: Jay Ouellet
Under a brilliant full moon accompanied by a chilling September 1st wind, Madonna mesmerized the over 70,000 fans of all walks of life and ages who turned out to see the Queen of Pop live for the first time in Quebec City as she electrified the evening in a non-stop visual extravaganza that could be heard well into the old city.
Morrin Centre a natural choice for bestselling author Paul Almond
Published: September 5, 2012
Quebec, August 31, 2012 – Author and filmmaker Paul Almond will launch The Pilgrim, the fourth novel in his Alford Saga, on Wednesday, September 12. After his experience as honorary president of the ImagiNation Writers’ Festival last April, Paul Almond concluded the Morrin Centre was the logical place to launch his book. The reading and book signing will start at 6 p.m.
Memorials and Things of Fame for September 5, 2012
Published: September 5, 2012
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Celtic Tunes and Cartoons
Published: September 5, 2012
Photo: Danielle Burns
The 7th annual Celtic Festival kicked off on a high note on Thursday, August 30, with a Cartoon Concert at St. Andrew’s Church (next to the Morrin Centre) bringing musicians and cartoon artists together in a visually and acoustically pleasing performance that was very different from your average night out at the movies.
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Jeffery Hale Friends' Foundation Annual Golf Tournament
Published: September 4, 2012
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Canadian mortgage debt a concern: Flaherty
Published: August 31, 2012
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Photo: The Canadian Press/Sean Kilpatrick
TORONTO -- Finance Minister Jim Flaherty says he's still concerned about the mortgage debt Canadians are carrying, but adds he thinks they're getting the message that interest rates won't stay low forever.
"I remain concerned about people taking on larger obligations than they would be able to afford were interest rates to go up, as they inevitably will," Flaherty said.
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In memory of Ursula Fusk Paré
Published: September 5, 2012
Photo: Submitted by Marcia Theriault
I met Ursula Fusk Paré (aka “Irish”), English-language proofreader sublime (as proven in her unparalleled job on the Québec Budget Speech, et al. over the years), in April 1971, my first day of work for the Québec Government.
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