On May 25, 1954, the Hofsink family left Rotterdam, Holland, to start a new life in Canada. The sign in the black and white photo, Afd. Passage, is an abbreviation …
Daily Archives: 20 June 2014
Five books about the parish of Notre-Dame de Québec
On Tuesday, June 10, in the crypt of the church of Notre-Dame-des-Victoires at Place Royale, the parish of Notre-Dame de Québec launched five new books on the occasion of its …
Roller Derby in Beauport a smashing success
The Bardy Arena in Beauport was filled with Roller Derby enthusiasts who watched two amateur matches last Saturday. Some of the stereotypes associated with this colourful contact sport were difficult …
Memorial Vigil commemorates Canada’s mission in Afghanistan
Last Thursday, the final day to see the Afghanistan War Vigil in Quebec City, was besieged with heavy rain. The dismal atmosphere lent to the somber mood of the few …
Memorial Vigil commemorates Canada’s mission in Afghanistan
Soldiers who had survived the Canadian missions in Afghanistan, family members, ranking officers and other military personnel attended a solemn ceremony held in the Andrée-P.-Boucher building (formerly Sainte-Foy City Hall) …
A spectacular inauguration for the new museum of the Royal 22e Régiment
A colourful ceremony took place at the Citadel of Quebec City on May 29. The new Royal 22e Régiment Museum, which recalls 100 years of the history of the regiment, …