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Seeking descendants of Irish families from the Waterloo Settlement
Published: August 15, 2018
Photo: courtesy of Gary O’Brien
The Waterloo Settlement: where is it? When was it created? About 200 years ago, lands that belonged to the Jesuit order and which were part of former seigneuries were distributed by the new British authority in township-like lots.
Memorials and Things of Fame
Published: August 15, 2018
August 15, 1818 – The Quebec Gazette
A boy nine years old, the son of a workingman who lives on St. Charles Street, died from hydrophobia*, having been bitten by a mad dog some three weeks previous. Several other persons have been bitten and there is fear for further occurrences owing to the very hot weather.
The story behind Boulevard Bastien
Published: August 15, 2018
In the 17th century, a road was opened to connect Charlesbourg and Jeune-Lorette, the Wendat village later known as Village-des-Hurons and known today as Wendake. The road was named Boulevard Bastien in 1949 to honour Ludger (Sarenhes) Bastien (1879-1948), a Wendat businessman born in Loretteville.
FLIP Fabrique’s enchanted world of Féria
Published: August 15, 2018
Photo: Cassandra Kerwin
Spectators are returning to the Agora du Port de Québec for another spectacular series of free outdoor acrobatic performances, compliments of the Ville de Québec.
International military reservists meet and compete in Quebec
Published: August 15, 2018
Photo: Cassandra Kerwin
From Aug. 3 to 10, Quebec City hosted the Interallied Confederation of Reserve and Medical Reserve Officers (CIOMR). Hundreds of reservists from 23 countries gathered for military competitions at Canadian Forces Base Valcartier or at a symposium on technology in downtown Quebec City.
Notre Dame de Paris comes to the Grand Théâtre!
Published: August 15, 2018
It’s back! For its 20th anniversary, Notre Dame de Paris, with lyrics by Quebec’s Luc Plamondon and music by French-Italian composer Richard Cocciante, is being presented for the first time in all its glory at the Grand Théâtre de Québec, with 15 performances from Aug. 11-26. The cast is all new, except for Daniel Lavoie who is reprising the role of Frollo.
The Walking Anglos hit the trail along the St. Charles River
Published: August 15, 2018
This month The Walking Anglos invite you to explore the linear park along the St. Charles River in Limoilou. Ideal for an easy stroll, the picturesque path follows the river on both sides, running parallel to a separate bicycle trail. A portion of this walking route extends out over the river’s edge on a boardwalk. Ample seating and many picnic tables can be found along the way.
100th anniversary of the Battle of Amiens commemorated
Published: August 15, 2018
Photo: Shirley Nadeau
A ceremony was held at the Citadelle of Quebec on Aug. 8 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Battle of Amiens and the beginning of what is known as The Hundred Days of Canada near the end the First World War.
The fighting at Amiens, in northern France, lasted four days and was the start of an Allied offensive which continued for three months and led to the Armistice of Nov. 11.
École des Beaux-Arts de Québec exhibit at Villa Bagatelle
Published: August 15, 2018
Community Calendar
Published: August 15, 2018
Wednesday, Aug. 15 at 12:05 p.m. – Musical Wednesdays featuring Jacques Boucher (organist) and Désirée Till (soprano) at Chalmers-Wesley United Church, 78 Rue Ste-Ursule, Old Quebec. Free admission, donations welcome.