After the tragic fire in L’Isle-Verte, some residents and their families may be worried about such an event happening at the Jeffery Hale Hospital or Saint Brigid’s Home. We would …
Monthly Archives: January 2014
Not-so-comic drama
It’s important to be able to say ‘no’ to things that we aren’t okay with,” Penny Rose told the QCT. Rose is a cast member and outreach coordinator for the …
QCT Print Edition – January 29 2014
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Unlikely Olympian says fun is the key
At the Canadian Olympic speed skating trials in Calgary, no one saw Muncef Ouardi coming. Not even Muncef Ouardi. “People didn’t see me as a contender, but that made me …
Biathlon snapshot
A snowshoe racer finishes a lap at the Biathlon des Neiges. The biathlon was the third in a series of seven pre-Carnival events organized by the Duchesses. The events conclude …
Winter’s glory days revived
The National Battlefield Commission has decorated Joan of Arc Park in a winter theme. Signs proclaiming, “Welcome, Snowshoers” greet passersby at both entrances. Elaborate stands describe the origins and development …
SnowPass: Grades 4 and 5 hit the slopes for free
While this winter’s variable weather may have meteorologists scratching their heads, the Canadian Ski Council is taking full advantage of every bit of snow. Focused on “increasing participation in recreational …
All invited to Celebration of Women’s Ministries event
During the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, there will be an ecumenical and bilingual Celebration of Women’s Ministries in the Church held at All Saint’s Chapel (31, rue des …
Material sought about Jonction de Sillery
A dedicated reader, Michel Leclerc, kindly responded to our call for tips and tales about the QCT in eras past. He urged us to concentrate some of our anniversary efforts …
Olympic medal no stretch for “Mitch” Gagnon
One of Marie-Michèle Gagnon’s early coaches started calling her “Mitch,” to make her stand out from the many other “Maries” on Quebec’s junior provincial ski team. The nickname stuck, and …