MEMORIALS AND THINGS OF FAME
January 10, 1821 – The Quebec GazetteThe discovery ships Hula and Griper have arrived in England. The existence of a polar sea to the westward of Hearne’s River* is incontestably …
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Couperin Concerts going for baroque online
The Couperin Concerts are back (online) and are “going for baroque” with baritone Hugo Laporte and lutenist, theorbist and guitarist Charles Galipeau. The concert consists of excerpts from baroque operas …
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Skiing and snowboarding more popular than ever during COVID-19
Once the snow begins to pile up, skiers are eager to hit the slopes, even during a pandemic. Ski resorts throughout Quebec are prepared for a record-breaking season this year. …
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Saint Brigid’s COVID-19 outbreak over; hospital cases cause concern
The coronavirus outbreak that claimed more than 30 lives at Saint Brigid’s Home in November and December is officially over. Starting in late December, the home recorded 14 days without …
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Vandal leaves tache on Taché statue in new location
A statue of a father of Confederation displaced from a prime riverside location got a golden welcome from a vandal in its new, more discreet spot. The statue is of …
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Who is decorating the trunks of the alder trees?
Walking in the woods, I often pass by the Rivière aux Pommes that cuts through a piece of our land. Alder trees (Latin name Alnus, which means “close to the …
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A special season awaits NHL players, teams and fans in 2021
The 2020-21 season of the National Hockey League (NHL) got underway on Jan. 13 with five games, including the first of 10 meetings between the Montreal Canadiens and the Toronto …
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Remparts return to action on Jan. 23 in Rimouski
After a month-and-a-half layoff, the Quebec Remparts will get back in action along with the other 17 teams of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League (QMJHL) starting on Jan. 21.The …
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Exploring the origins of Mittens Alley in Limoilou
Alleys, or ruelles as they are known in French, are very important to the culture and lifestyle of Limoilou.In a 2010 article titled “Les Ruelles de Limoilou: mythes, obligations et …
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We must protect French – but not at the expense of Quebec’s English-speaking communities
At the dawn of 2021, English-speaking Quebecers are witnessing the relative language peace we have enjoyed for many years fade. In Ottawa, Official Languages Minister Mélanie Joly has promised to …
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