Two of the Quebec’s public libraries are now showing works by local artists that are noteworthy in many ways. They are “carved pieces” – I deliberately set aside temporarily the …
Monthly Archives: March 2012
Delivery of QCT will be late this week
Dear subscribers, We regret that, due to a delivery problem, this week’s issue of the Quebec Chronicle-Telegraph will arrive late. You may view the online version free of charge by …
News Digest for March 14, 2012
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“Back to Irish Roots”: Quebec City’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade
I cannot imagine St. Patrick’s Day without a parade. Where I grew up, Irish heritage is emphatically expressed during this holiday. Last spring, I was surprised to learn that I …
ImagiNation 2012: Writers’ festival at the Morrin Centre
Celebrate literature, meet the authors. (Quebec, Friday March 9, 2012) – ImagiNation, the Morrin Centre’s annual writers’ festival, will be held from April 11 to 15. Paul Almond, acclaimed TV …
Humanitarian commitment without borders
Thursday, March 8, was International Women’s Day. The Quebec Garrison Club marked it by presenting a luncheon-talk with Elizabeth Dallaire as the guest speaker. Dallaire spoke about the importance of …
Irish Moutarde: A Celtic rock band with a twist
Irish Moutarde is a Celtic punk rock band from Quebec City who have just released their debut single entitled “The Bear and the Maiden Fair.” The single is available for …
Tradition: St. Patrick’s Day at St. Brigid’s Home
Is Irish heritage still felt among the residents at St. Brigid’s Home today? “Yes, yes, very much so,” answered Jean-François Richard, the administrative agent. “There are still many here with …
CQSB Performing Arts Festival
(Press Release) – The Central Québec School Board (CQSB) is proud to present its 9th annual High School Performing Arts Festival (PAF) on Tuesday, March 20th. PAF provides an opportunity …
St. Pat’s takes Ireland
Thursday, March 8, saw the culmination of three years of planning and organization come true as the St. Patrick’s High School Senior Girls AA Basketball team left for their trip …