Canada: A shattered dream or a dream yet to Come true?
Canada is a country with no jobs for new immigrants, regardless of however suitably qualified they are, old or young. Even simple blue-collar jobs are hard to find, but most …
Life’s wakeup call
“Dear N’Dugu, I am weak and I am a failure.” This line taken from one of Jack Nicholson’s most interesting pieces of acting in the movie ‘’About Schmidt” is important …
Monumental Graffiti
In response to Thomas Eden’s article in the July 7, 2010, edition regarding the graffiti spray-painted on the Cross of Sacrifice or cenotaph on Grande-Allée at the entrance to the …
Townshippers’ Day to mark Danville’s 150th anniversary
Townshippers’ Day, a bilingual festival of friendship offering music, dance, art, artisans, information booths and other activities will take place on September 17 and 18 in Danville. Townshippers’ Day 2010 …
CQSB hoping for Willett replacement by September
Now that the deadline for applications has passed, the Central Quebec School Board is hoping to have a replacement for outgoing Eastern Quebec Learning Center Director Bruce Willett by September. …
Les Capitales clinch first half, look to playoffs
Their first-half Can-Am League title safely tucked away, Les Capitales de Québec can relax for the second half of the season. “We’d really like to finish first,” said Pat Scalabrini, …
Skating cross-country for cancer cure
Dan Cloutier, 21, of Winnipeg, lost an uncle three years ago to a rare form of cancer. This summer, he decided to do something big to fight the deadly disease. …
Government of Quebec announces government funding for Jeffery Hale Hospital and two other community health centres
Dr. Yves Bolduc, the MNA representing the Jean Talon riding, has announced $415,000 in government for renovations to Jeffery Hale Hospital, St. Brigid’s home and the Residence Paul Triquet. Jeffery …
Memorials and Things of Fame for July 14, 2010
1850The Morning Chronicle A few days ago Mr. Glidden opened a mummy case and unrolled the body deposited in it, in the presence of a large assembly, including many scientific …
Refreshing Lake Cinconcine
We were literally transported from the sweltering Sainte-Foy heat last Friday to beautiful Lake Cinconcine in the mountains of the Mauricie region. Second oldest son Dennis invited my wife and …