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Monthly Archives: September 2012
Meet Allison Van Rassel, QCT’s newest writer
Journalist, columnist, blogger and photographer Allison Van Rassel is known for her authenticity. Avid music critique and correspondent for publications in Quebec, Montreal, Toronto and Vancouver, Allison is also a …
Aleksandra Wozniak, Bell Challenge competitor
Recently back in Quebec from competing in the US Open, and having just celebrated her 25th birthday, Blainville’s Aleksandra Wozniak, ranked 42nd in the world, is eager to play again. …
QCT Mystery Photo of the Week Contest for September 12, 2012
Question: What building and park is this bronze statue of “The Little Reader” located beside? Photo by Shirley Nadeau The QCT Mystery Photo Contest offers readers opportunities to appreciate Quebec …
Canning tips to help savour summer flavour year ‘round
Canning is not just for grandmas any more. As self-sufficiency re-gains popularity, people of all ages are re-learning traditional skills. According to a National Public Radio article, 43% of canners …
Grand Prix more than just a ‘ride in the park’
When we learn lifelong, supposedly unforgettable skills, or pursue hobbies that transcend age and fitness levels, we sometimes describe them as “like riding a bike.” However, everything is relative, and …
QCT Print Edition – September 12 2012
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What an opening season …
Wednesday and Thursday September 5 th and 6 th it was open house for the students at Laval University. Toastmasters had a table at the Alphonse Desjardins Pavilion which hundreds …
Outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease in Quebec City
Shirley Nadeau In a recent press release, Dr. François Desbiens, the Regional Director of Public Health of the Capitale-Nationale region (DRSP), assured the public about the efforts being made to …
News Digest for September 5, 2012
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