Kim Lamarre knows what makes a good story. The Quebec City skier, a former student at Holland School, put down a thrilling final run Tuesday evening to take bronze in …
Monthly Archives: February 2014
Valentine’s Day storm almost disrupts International Pee-Wee Hockey Tournament
Cupid sent a lot more than arrows on February 14. The Valentine’s Day snowstorm caused delays for members of some hockey teams heading into town for the 55th International Pee-Wee …
Philippe Marquis at the Olympics
For a while, Philippe Marquis wasn’t sure he’d be going to the Olympics. And then he was. And then he wasn’t. And then he was. And then he wasn’t. And …
Skiing under the lights at Université Laval
As Canada’s ski team prepared for the Olympic Winter Games in late January, a new ski tradition was born on the snow-covered Université Laval football field. The Sprint Rouge et …
Chinese Spring at the Grand Théâtre
On February 11, the Chinese Carnival 2014 presented the Gala du Printemps at Quebec City’s Grand Théâtre, as part of its Canada-wide tour. The Salle Louis-Fréchette was almost sold out …
Canadian medal winners at the Sochi Winter Olympics
Since the February 12th issue, the following athletes have garnered gold, silver or bronze for Team Canada. Jennifer Jones skipped her teammates – Kaitlyn Lawes, Jill Officer and Dawn McEwen …
“Can you see me?” School-bus safety campaign
With a little help from a larger-than-life raccoon wearing yellow overalls, the Association du Transport écolier de Québec (ATEQ) wants to remind students, teachers and drivers about the basic rules …
Shirley Temple, North America’s dimpled darling
Shirley Temple, the famous child star who later became a respected American diplomat, passed away on February 10, at age 85, at her Woodside, California, home. She was married to …
MCDC community forum in Thetford Mines
The Megantic English-speaking Community Development Corporation (MCDC) held its biennial community forum on February 8, 2014, at the Thetford Mines Golf and Curling Club. Every two years, this event provides …
Memorials and Things of Fame
1864 The Morning Chronicle The concert at the Lecture Hall, in aid of the Widows and Orphans of the Church Missionary Society was in every respect highly successful and reflects …