When I go for my morning walk on the Plains of Abraham, scene of a seminal battle in September 1759, I sometimes stop and examine a relic of a …
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78th Fraser Highlanders celebrate St. Andrew’s Day
The 78th Fraser Highlanders will be celebrating St. Andrew’s Day on November 19 with a concert featuring the 78th Fraser Highlanders Pipes and Drums. In addition, Crépuscule, a Quebec …
QAC 35th anniversary Gala at the Morrin Centre
To celebrate its 35th year of amateur theatre productions, the Quebec Art Company will be presenting a Gala Performance on Saturday, December 3, at 8:00 p.m. This wine-and-cheese event …
Memorials and Things of Fame
1866 The Morning Chronicle A gentleman, who seems to be well informed on the subject, writes to say that there are not less than 50,000 French Canadians, both male and …
The story behind Rue Général-McNaughton
This street is named in honour of General Andrew McNaughton, an army officer, scientist, cabinet minister and diplomat. Born in in 1887 in Saskatoon, he joined the Canadian Militia …
Happy 100th Birthday, Violet Doherty!
There was a special birthday celebration at Saint Brigid’s Home in Sillery for one their own on November 1. Family and friends came from across Canada to be with …
Funeral of Sir Richard E.W. Turner – June 22, 1961
Further to the article about the commemoration of Sir Richard E.W. Turner, VC, at Mount Hermon Cemetery in the November 2, 2016, issue of the QCT, we received a …
International Sacred Music Festival… it’s back!
The sounds of music were floating around Old Quebec this past week as the International Sacred Music Festival held four concerts in four venues over four days. After a …
Lest We Forget – Remembrance Day Mass at St. Patrick’s Church
Every year at this time it is important to remember those who died in military service. During the week of November 11, people across Canada held ceremonies to commemorate …
15th annual Toy Parade this weekend!
Halloween is barely over and Remembrance Day is about to be commemorated this Friday. Well, believe it or not, the annual Parade des jouets will be taking place this …