Lawyers salivating over governments’ sin taxes
In 2001, a class action suit was brought by 120,000 problem gamblers in Quebec. They demanded that the costs of treating their addiction be covered by Loto-Quebec – the quasi-crown …
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St-Patrick’s Day events
The March 20 St-Patrick’s Day parade, while the centerpiece of the celebration, is just one of many events scheduled to celebrate the wearin’ o’ the green.Sunday at 2 p.m., the …
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Home buying a good investment in Québec
According to the 17th Annual RBC Homeownership Survey, 90 per cent of Quebec residents believe that buying a house or condominium is a good investment, with 26 per cent saying …
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Newsie Notes for March 10, 2010
National Adult Learners’ Week Special Information Session Learn how to have your out-of-province experience and education recognized in Quebec!Thursday, March 25th at 12h00-14h00 at the Valcartier Family Centre, 1039 avenue …
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FIRTH, Elizabeth Jane (nee Frazer)
FIRTH, Elizabeth Jane (nee Frazer) – in her 87th year – With deep sadness,her children announce the passing of their beloved Mother on Sunday, February 28, 2010 in Halifax, …
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Owning the podium a noble objective
In response to Ladd Johnson’s letter in last week’s QCT entitled “Modesty is Important,” I have these words to say. As a native-born Canadian, I, along with many other millions …
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Richard \Dick\” Drake Valiquet”
Richard “Dick” Drake Valiquet passed away at Maison Michel Sarrazin on March 8, 2010 at the age of 76. He leaves to mourn his beloved wife Shirley Blackadder, his sons …
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“Proclamation: The Word of the Lord” 2010
“Once again you must proclaim God’s message…” Revelation 10:11 (TEV)“Proclamation: The Word of the Lord” is in its sixteenth year in the province of Quebec. The goal of this project …
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Excerpts from Les Annales de l’Asile du bon-Pasteur de Québec on St. Patrick’s Day of old in Québec City
Another entry of our Annals is dated March 17th, 1875: This year, as in other years, we had an order for banners, decorations, etc. for the Irish feast day. The …
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Time for a shoeshine
Here I am sitting on a stool surrounded by a dozen pair of black and brown shoes. About every three months I decide it’s time to shine my shoes and …
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