“Nous sommes fier”
I am a retired teacher, son of a soldier who fought in World War II stationed throughout Europe and Northern Africa where he met my mother. Not a day goes …
Memorials and Things of Fame for May 26, 2010
1850 The Morning Chronicle Being the Queen’s Birth Day, the Royal Standard was hoisted on the Citadel flag-staff at sunrise. Yesterday, until afternoon, was warm and agreeable. It was in …
Ghost from the City of Ste-Foy
After the unification of City of Quebec, I had hopes that there would be some rationalization of the bizarre speed limits we endure every day. I’m still waiting. It is …
An admirable defense
Captain Giffen’s admirable defense (CT-May 12-De Gaulle’s Bum Rap) of the heroic soldiers of France defending their homeland from Nazi Germany in 1940, unfortunately, completely overlooks the fact that in …
Authority…who has it?
“I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth…. I believe in the holy catholic Church.” So says the Creed. The point is, however, – sorry to …
Memorials and Things of Fame for May 19, 2010
1850The Morning Chronicle Yesterday morning a young man, servant to Mr. George Hall, grocer, St. John street, was drowned under the following circumstances:- Another young man, servant to Mr. D. …
QHS Flea Market raises money for grad award
The Quebec High School cafeteria was transformed Saturday into a flea market. From 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., members of the Parent Participation Organisation (PPO) sold items donated by teachers …
Is Charest listening to complaints of overcrowding?
Surely I am not the only one to catch the irony of the May 13, editorial of The Gazette “ Anglo leaders speak up – is Charest listening?” and on …
QHS fashion show gives students a chance to shine
They learn while they model the latest fashions, all the while raising funds used to benefit their fellow students. “It’s more we’re on stage and we’re having fun,” said Kate …
Job’s rise in Québec over 09
The number of new job postings in Quebec fell slightly in April, but is still well ahead of the number of postings for the same period in 2009. Quebec job …