Spring is here, but the reality after winter is that dust and staleness are often in the air inside our homes. Spring is associated with rebirth and you can revive …
Monthly Archives: April 2013
Quebec City is Canada’s “Most Interesting Town”
Reader’s Digest magazine recently held a contest in which subscribers were invited to submit entries and to vote for their community to be Canada’s most interesting town. They received some …
A dog’s-eye view
Although the snow is melting fast in Quebec City, in the surrounding countryside and mountains, enough snow persists for spring dogsledding. The QCT recently enjoyed a behind-the-scenes visit to a …
Memorials and Things of Fame
1863 The Morning Chronicle Martin Burk was charged with having in his possession an unlawful weapon. The “weapon” in question appeared to come under the denomination of “slug-shot” and consisted …
St. Patrick’s Church invites you to come celebrate this New World
St. Patrick’s Parish has organized an Easter Celebration series of seven spiritual and community events which are based on the themes of celebration, sharing and discovery. These events are open …
Maori continuing to Stand Strong in Quebec
The Museum of Civilization has had a busy start to the year with cultural events connected to their E Tuu Ake: Maori Standing Strong exhibition. The exhibition which officially opened …
Fit and Fun English-language summer day camp
Looking for a summer day camp offered in English? Be Active Quebéc and Voice of English-speaking Québec is pleased to offer the English-speaking community a summer camp that focuses on …
Bird-watching at minus 3 Celsius?
Yes, dear reader, that’s what these three intrepid bird-watchers were doing recently on the beach of our beautiful St. Lawrence River. Their telescopes were pointed towards the clear water exposed …