Once again we are starting to hear about problems with our health care system. People dying because of waiting lists and people being neglected in hallways. Sad but true. …
Daily Archives: 10 March 2010
Thank you Jay Ouellet and Chronicle-Telegraph’s coverage
Received my copy of the Chronicle today and was very happy to see Jay’s photo of the Saint-Patrick’s Day Parade on the front page. Great copy. I have enjoyed Jay’s …
Excerpts from Les Annales de l’Asile du bon-Pasteur de Québec on St. Patrick’s Day of old in Québec City
Another entry of our Annals is dated March 17th, 1875: This year, as in other years, we had an order for banners, decorations, etc. for the Irish feast day. The …
Home buying a good investment in Québec
According to the 17th Annual RBC Homeownership Survey, 90 per cent of Quebec residents believe that buying a house or condominium is a good investment, with 26 per cent saying …
Lawyers salivating over governments’ sin taxes
In 2001, a class action suit was brought by 120,000 problem gamblers in Quebec. They demanded that the costs of treating their addiction be covered by Loto-Quebec – the quasi-crown …
Kebs make player moves, break losing streak
Friday night’s Premier Basketball Leagues game in Quebec City, where the Quebec City Kebs played against the Halifax Rainmen, was just what the doctor ordered. The Kebs finally ended their …
Minister praises Paralympic team
Minister of State Gary Lunn this week praised the 2010 Winter Paralympic team members and Jean Labonte, the sledge hockey captain, on being named Canada’s flag-bearer at the 2010 Paralympic …
Ladies and gentleman, meet the new Canada
Ladies and gentleman, meet the new Canada. No longer the humble also-rans, in two short weeks Canada redefined itself as brash, pushy, boisterous – and not afraid to put everything …