Kamouraska shrine honours fallen drunkard
“So you were at Kamouraska. Did you see the monument to the drunkard?” I knew what he was getting at, but couldn’t place it. Then it came … The force …
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YWCA’s Empreintes d’Elles honours women in science, highlights lack of gender parity in the field
Forty women scientists and engineers were honoured at Université Laval on September 10 for helping to break down science’s gender barrier by entering fields often dominated by men. Questions about …
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Autumn of the 400th
The crisp air and falling leaves have probably left a number of Quebecers kicking the dirt and asking themselves, “Where did summer go?” The bad summer weather certainly hindered a …
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Avant-garde art installations offer fresh perspectives
Instead of singin’ in the rain, inventor-cumcomposer Paul De Marinis makes the rain sing. Showcasing De Marinis’ installation, Rain Dance, along with a wonderland of similarly grand curiosities that marry …
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Jean Talon by-election overshadowed by federal and American races, despite high-profile candidate
Any other year, the provincial by-election in Jean-Talon would be front-page news. With Health Minister Yves Bolduc attempting to legitimize his position in the eyes of the electorate by gaining …
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St Michael’s & St Matthew’s Church Oct 4th Monthly Sale
October 4. St Michael’s & St Matthew’s Church, 1800 Chemin Saint-Louis, will hold its monthly sale, The Thrift, from 10:30 to 1 p.m. Clothing, jewellery, English and French books for …
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QHS Freshman Night breaks ice for first-years
Excited Secondary One students at Quebec High School brought the school gym and playing field alive for the second annual Freshman Night last Friday. The evening of friendly competition saw …
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Google digitizes QCT archives
The Quebec Chronicle-Telegraph has teamed up with American search engine giant Google to make our archives – the oldest of any newspaper’s in North America – available free of charge …
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Memorials and Things of Fame
The Morning Chronicle 1848 A Dog Story A gentleman of the name of McLaffin, a few years ago, possessed a dog that was remarkable for his sagacity. He one day, …
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Literary and Historical Society halts book sale
Following a meeting of its council Monday evening, the Literary and Historical Society of Quebec is postponing the controversial sale of thousands of historical volumes to a later, unconfirmed date. …
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