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Anti-war protesters
Anti-war protesters heckle and boo participants in the July 3 military parade celebrating Quebec City’s heritage.
Surête du Québec riot police lined the sidewalks.
Conflict rains on military parade, Hundreds protest Freedom of the City
Same-sex unions divide Anglican Church, Gay marriage debate rages on
Once a symbol of unity for the Anglican Church, this year’s Lambeth Conference in Canterbury, England is threatening to deepen divisions amongst the church’s 38 provincial members. The conference intends to continue contentious discussions on gay marriage and the ordination of gay and lesbian as well as female priests initiated at the last conference in 1998.
SUMMER READING
We’ve said goodbye to grey and rainy June 2008, and the lazy hazy days of summer are finally here. Whether you’re heading to the cottage or sunning yourself on a terasse, nothing goes better with summer than a cold beverage and a good book.
But which book should you choose? Here are four suggestions that will help take the guesswork out of summer reading.
Sun shines on Summer Fest, Aznavour croons and the Blind Boys belt
Driving home late in the afternoon on Friday from Île d’Orleans after a swim and a nosh on sweet island strawberries, my friends and I were caught in a sudden and unexpected rainstorm.
Embodying the QC Anglo: a contest
The Morrin Centre, a cultural centre and heritage site, in partnership with the Quebec Writer’s Federation, is pleased to invite all citizens of the Province of Quebec to take part in its writing contest.
Memorials and Things of Fame
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Police Court
Community loses pillar - Pam (Holt) DUNN
Long-time Quebec City resident and philanthropist Jane “Pam” Holt Dunn passed away suddenly on June 24 at the age of 83 in Montreal.
“Everyone was so important to her, she had time for everyone and she was especially wonderful for kids,” her niece, Susan Armstrong said, adding, “We expected her to be around forever.”
Bucking broncos and bulldoggers ride into town
In the shadow of Quebec City’s anniversary celebrations, the sleepy town of Ste. Catherine de la Jacques Cartier was having its own fun. Bulldogging, roping, and bareback riding were the orders of the day at the town’s fifth annual rodeo.
