The sunshine fi ltered through the leaves of the tall trees in my daughter’s yard in Cap-Rouge. It was a rare beautiful July morning with clear blue skies. I sat …
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Memorials and Things of Fame
The Morning Chronicle 1848 We have been requested to announce that the ceremony of laying the corner stone of thenew Episcopal chapel in the Protestant burying grounds, St. John Suburb, …
Calgary to QC: “Happy birthday!”
As a child growing up in Alberta, I have distinct memories of a film shown in school about the varied regions and cities that make up this great country. One …
Plains of Abraham Park celebrates 100th anniversary
The Plains of Abraham figure prominently into the history of Quebec City, most importantly as the scene of the British Conquest of New France in 1759. The National Battlefields Commission …
Man gets bewildering bill, takes on Hydro-Québec
It began with a tribunal hearing contesting a Hydro-Québec (H-Q) bill in the sum of $690. Quebec City resident Ronald Posluns’ complaint may end up as a multi-million dollar class …
Hotel workers threaten strike
About 1,000 workers from six hotels in the Quebec City region are threatening to go on strike. The workers, affiliated with La Federation du Commerce of CSN union, voted on …
Quebec City athletes go for gold in Beijing
On August 2, most of the Canadian Olympic team will be leaving for Beijing. The Canadian Olympic Committee (COC) has selected the 331 athletes who will be attending the games. …
QCT Print Edition – July 30 2008
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2008 Quebec City Celtic Festival
The third edition of the Quebec City Celtic Festival is quickly approaching! Set for August 29th, 30th and 31st, the 2008 Festival will have something for everyone, what with workshops, …
Memorials and Things of Fame
The Morning Chronicle 1848 General Tom Thumb Will Visit our City under the Especial Patronage of His Excellency the Governor General The distinguished man in miniature, weighing only 15 …