After years of planning, restoration and renovation, the Maison de la Littérature in Old Quebec was officially opened on October 8. Located in the former Wesleyan Methodist Church at the …
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Beauport-Limoilou debate brings politics to the people
Over a hundred curious voters filed into the Jean-Guy Drolet community centre in Limoilou, having learned of the event largely through social media. After a schedule change and withdrawal of …
“Prost!” at Oktoberfest
German beer flowed during Festibière’s first Oktoberfest held at Quebec’s ExpoCité from October 9 to 11. Some 8,000 people joined the Bavarian-themed party during the Thanksgiving weekend. People sang, raised …
Opinion: Government advertising must support community voices
Each week in Canada, over 1,000 English and French community newspapers just like the Quebec Chronicle-Telegraph go about the business of telling stories that matter to the communities they serve. …
Congratulations to Flo Regalbuto on her 100th birthday
Fleurette Regalbuto, known to her friends as “Flo,” crossed the 100-year line on October 13, 2015. Family and friends surrounded her on this special centenary birthday celebration at Heritage Manor …
Animals in Quebec lead a dog’s life
Attention has been paid recently in Quebec regarding animal rights and protection. Radio Canada did a report during the dog days of summer discussing financial problems at the Société protectrice …
Alupa Clarke draws inspiration from across Canada
Alupa Clarke is trying to add to the Conservative seat count in the October 19 election. A 28-year-old military reservist in the 5th Field Artillery Regiment, Clarke is the candidate …
Keeping things uniform
The start of the academic year leads some parents and children to consider the merits of school uniforms. Having grown up in a Commonwealth country that favours school uniforms, I …
St. Patrick’s seniors lose a heartbreaker to the Carcajous
After their resounding 41-22 win over the Donnacona Diables on October 4, St. Pat’s High School Fighting Irish senior football team continued their march towards the postseason. On October 10, …