The story behind Rue Jolliet
This street is named in honour of explorer Louis Jolliet (1645-1700), who was born in Beaupré, near Quebec City. In 1673, Jean Talon, the first intendant of New France, gave …
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MEMORIALS AND THINGS OF FAME
Editor’s note: Starting in December each year, winter weather led to ice building up on the St. Lawrence River, making navigation difficult. Until 1909 the river would completely freeze over …
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First virtual Robbie Burns Night held in Quebec City
Well, it had to happen. With everything else going virtual, why not the annual celebration of Robbie Burns’ birthday? Unable to gather together this year for the usual elegant evening …
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Seeing the light at the end of the tunnel
We are being told the end is near – the end of life as we have known it for the better part of the last year, that is. And not …
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Stoneham and Mont–Sainte-Anne adjust to skiers’ demands
Mont-Sainte-Anne (MSA) and Stoneham Mountain Resort found themselves with an avalanche of problems following the Jan. 15 snowstorm. Skiers with passes and tickets looking for a pleasant evening on the …
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Agriculture, Food and Consumer Fair goes virtual
For 46 years, students in the faculty of agriculture and food science at Université Laval have been sharing their scientific and technical knowledge with the public at the annual Salon …
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Remembering Hank Aaron’s ‘royal visit’ to Quebec City
Quebec City has seen its share of royal visitors over the years: King George VI, Queen Elizabeth II, Princess Grace of Monaco, Carl Gustav XVI of Sweden, and the home …
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Remparts get one win in two games of QMJHL action
Pierrick Dubé scored two goals and added an assist while Finnish rookie Viljami Marjala added three assists. It wasn’t enough for the Quebec Remparts as they lost an offensive game …
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IN MEMORIAM: Terence J. Kerwin
Terence J. Kerwin1956-2020On Jan. 25, we commemorated the first anniversary of your death. Despite your absence, you are always present in our lives. The family values and the sense of …
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OBITUARY: Barbara (born Neville) McGRORY
Barbara (born Neville) McGRORYMrs. Barbara Neville McGrory, wife of the late Mr. Raymond McGrory and daughter of the late Mrs. Dorothy Conway and the late Mr. Joseph Neville, passed away …
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