Newsie Notes for June 23, 2010
Canada Day Picnic, St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Valcartier invites you to our annual picnic Thursday,July 1 at the Valcartier Community Centre at 3 p.m. Races! Euchre! Canteen! Bake Table! Fish …
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Combat engineer 148th soldier to die in Afghanistan
The number of Canadian soldiers killed in Afghanistan since operations began in 2002 now stands at 148, with the death Monday morning of a soldier based in Petawawa, Ontario. Sgt. …
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Gatineau university student videos Québec history
Olivier Hyland has his eye on Quebec history. His video camera does, too. “I guess they put me here because Quebec City is at the center of it all,” said …
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The future of the Métis lighthouse could be decided this summer
Historian Alexander Reford was the featured speaker at a talk held at the Morrin Centre last Thursday on the Métis lighthouse. He presented different issues related to the lighthouse’s future, …
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Congratulations to the 2010 St. Pat’s Graduates
On June 4, 2010, it was time to bid farewell to St. Pat’s graduates. Their time had finally come to spread their wings and look forward to the future. Faces …
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EQLC Graduates Adult Learners
The Eastern Québec Learning Centre has adult learners in a variety of programs and students graduate throughout the year. Traditionally, an outing is organized at this time of year to …
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Irish Heritage Québec celebrates CWL’s 85th anniversary
Twenty-five people gathered Monday evening to celebrate the 85th anniversary of the Catholic Women’s League. A conference organized by Irish Heritage Quebec was held at St. Patrick’s church to report …
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The 2010 Québec Air Show attracts 107,000 visitors
With the thermometer at 24 degrees on Saturday, it might have been a good day to go swimming in the nearest lake. But then the 107,000 people in attendance would …
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St Andrew’s Congregation marks 200th anniversary of unique Scottish church
There are several churches in Quebec City’s area which offer services in English, but St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church is the oldest one with Scottish origins. This weekend, members of the …
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Long wait for water nearly over for Shannon
The long wait for a new water system is nearly over in Shannon. “We expect to have it between the 15th and 30th (of July),” said Shannon Mayor Clive Kiley …
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