As part of the evening lectures series at the Morrin Centre on May 28, Jean Dendy and Blandine Daux, two conservators who work for the Centre de conservation du Québec, …
Monthly Archives: June 2013
Memorials and Things of Fame
1863 The Morning Chronicle A laborer named Martin McDonald was arrested yesterday afternoon, charged with the murder of his wife, Honora Carroll, aged 45, who died on the previous evening. …
VEQ presents its Annual Report and elects new board members
Voice of English-speaking Quebec held its 32nd annual general meeting on May 30. On behalf of the board of directors, Bill Donnelly welcomed some 75 members and guests. New board …
Irish Heritage Quebec welcomes Ireland’s ambassador Ray Bassett
Irish Heritage Quebec marked its 40th anniversary by inviting Ray Bassett, Ireland’s ambassador to Canada, to speak recently at McMahon Hall of St. Patrick’s Church. Bassett addressed the group of …
QCT journalists win big at QCNA Competition
Being honoured by a jury of one’s peers is one of the highest accolades possible. Yet this is exactly what the QCT received on Friday, May 31, 2013, from the …
The debate on graffiti: art or vandalism?
Graffiti has been discussed a lot lately on CBC radio. On May 24, the topic on Radio Noon was, “Do you like tagging? Do you think it is art?” Tagging …
American Consul hosts information meeting
American Consul General Peter O’Donohue, Consul Stuart Wilson and Consular Affairs Assistant, Sophie Maciagowski generously offered a panel-style meeting with several Americans who now call Quebec City their home. O’Donohue …
PQ gain a majority with Bill 14 vote
On May 30, Bill 14 was adopted “in principle” at the National Assembly with 67 votes by members of the Parti Québécois, Coalition Avenir Québec (CAQ), and Québec Solidaire, against …
Conserving Quebec’s caribou, Part II: Woodland caribou not “out of the woods”
The caribou is an integral part of the culture of certain Aboriginal communities. It contributes to economic activity in [Northern Quebec], and also symbolizes Quebec’s wildlife heritage. For all of …
Catholic Women’s League of Shannon is still very active
On Friday, May 24, the Catholic Women’s League (CWL) of Shannon had the honour of hosting the opening evening of the 66th Provincial CWL Convention. More than 70 members from …