Passionately involved in everything from student council to parliamentary simulation, local students seem more interested in politics than ever, despite far from encouraging survey results. According to a recent Elections …
Monthly Archives: July 2009
Letters From Afghanistan
Those who have followed my corrispondance from Afghanistan may have noticed a distinct lack of personal opinion. I generally try to avoid it, and restrict the content of what I …
Memorial and Things of Fame
Chronicle Telegraph Memorials and Things of Fame The Morning Chronicle 1849 Note from Cathy: Cholera was much on the minds of Quebec City residents in 1849 when more than one …
Cyclist falls in love with city on cross-country benefit tour
Two months into his cross-country campaign against cancer, Wes Bauer last week took a respite in Quebec City and fell in love. “This is probably one of the most gorgeous …
Wireless net ZAPs Plains of Abraham
The Plaines of Abraham brings a multitude of things to mind: historic battles and sites; spectacular views of the St. Lawrence River; hiking, roller blading and cross country skiing along …
Radio man recreates the big battle – with water pistols
There will be a battle on the Plains of Abraham this summer, but it won’t be fought by uniformed soldiers with rifles. Hundreds of people of all ages are expected …
Grosse Ile pilgrimage short of funds
The annual pilgrimage to the Celtic cross on Grosse Ile will likely come up short financially this year. “The cash [to participate] just isn’t available,” says Victor Boyle, one of …
The Never-Ending Cough
The past three weeks for me have been spent coughing and spitting. After a bout with bronchitis that had me in bed for three days with fever, chills and no …
Riverside ride a winner
If you’re looking for a nice little bike-ride of about an hour or so, you might want to consider the beautiful bike paths along the St Charles river. This well …
Awesome Mad Science!
On Monday April 27, 2009, two people came to Ste. Foy Elementary and presented workshops to the Cycle 2 (fourth and fifth grade) students. How exciting! About 25 students attended …