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Daily Archives: 8 July 2015
Canada Day fireworks almost fizzled out
Despite the rain and forbidding clouds, the fireworks celebrating Canada Day were set off in front of Grey Terrace on the Plains of Abraham as a few hundred brave souls …
Fraser-Lefebvre reunion in Quebec City
Some 100 members of the Fraser and Lefebvre families from across North America and the Old Country (Scotland and England) came together in Quebec City last weekend to walk in …
Memorials and Things of Fame
1865 The Morning Chronicle A few days ago, six skeletons were discovered at a depth of barely two feet below the surface of the earth at the foot of Begin’s Hill, …
Midi en Musique features Sandra Bender and Linda Faucher
On Thursday, July 16, the second concert in the Midi en Musique series will feature soprano Sandra Bender and pianist Linda Faucher. The concert begins at 12:30 p.m. at the …
The story behind Avenue George-Carroll
Avenue George-Carroll is named in honour of Henry George Carroll, who was born in Kamouraska, Quebec, of an Irish Catholic father, Michael Carroll, and a Scottish Protestant mother, Margaret Campbell. …
MondoKarnaval a roaring success
Music, dance, crafts, food, a carnival parade and soccer tournaments were all part of the celebration last weekend at the second annual MondoKarnaval. The event was held at the Cartier-Brébeuf …
Newcomers’ welcome reception full of surprises
On July 2, the Ville de Québec held a reception to welcome all newcomers who chose the City as their hometown. Every year, Mayor Régis Labeaume and his staff invite …
Canada Day celebrated despite the rain
Canada Day was celebrated in grand fashion in Quebec City, despite heavy rain that persisted throughout the day. Organizers had ensured that there would be something for everyone to celebrate …
Bonne Fête to the Ville de Québec
The sun came out on July 3 as Quebec City kicked off its 407th anniversary celebrations. In the first of several official events, Cardinal Gérald Lacroix welcomed residents and tourists …