Christian Schreiner was hitting high notes, and aiming ever higher. Schreiner is the dean of the historic Cathedral of the Holy Trinity in Old Quebec, and also a trained vocalist. …
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Golf and/or dine for Jeffery Hale Friends’ Foundation
This year the Jeffery Hale Friends’ Foundation is celebrating the 150th anniversary of the Jeffery Hale Hospital. On September 11, 2015, at our 25th annual fundraising golf tournament and dinner, …
Beer was flowing at the Old Port
The sun was shining and the cold beer was flowing in Quebec City’s Old Port last weekend. Espace 400e, on Quai Saint-André overlooking the Bassin Louise, was the place to …
MS Marco Polo: a visitor from the past
On August 12, the port of Quebec City received a cruise ship which first stopped in its harbour nearly 50 years ago, but under a different name and a very …
Songs for my Mother: Sandra Bender launches her first CD
Last Friday evening, Sandra Bender launched her first CD, Songs for my Mother, at an intimate concert for friends and music lovers at the Cathedral of the Holy Trinity. In …
The Gunns are back from the Highland Games
After a 23-day trip to Scotland during which time they attended the Halkirk Highland Games, and a five-day trip to Ontario where they hosted a Clan Gunn tent at the …
Aboriginal people urged to get involved in the federal election
Congress of Aboriginal Peoples (CAP) Vice-Chief Ron Swain is urging Aboriginal people to participate in the federal election in any way they can. “Those who have time can volunteer on …
Community newspapers still tops for advertisers
If the sky is still falling and newspapers with it, then it’s a good idea to look at the numbers. A Net Advertising Volume Canada Interim Report looking at advertising …
Portraits de la Vieille Capitale tells the stories behind everyday moments
Quebec City is full of stories. Hundreds of years of history and legends of course, but also the unique stories of its residents. Everyone has a story – from the …
A clown and family with a cause
Steve Lemelin and Annie Pelletier’s youngest child, Émeric, was born on August 31, 2011, in Lévis. Shortly after his birth, he suffered a brain hemorrhage and had to be transferred …