FIS Cross-Country Skiing World Cup cancelled
After the terrible weather on Friday the 13th of March, Quebecers had a wonderful spring-like weekend. Despite strong government advisories to the public to “self-isolate,” many locals went out and …
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Magnificent last concert at the Grand Théâtre
On March 11, a full house was privileged – and fortunate – to attend what was likely the last concert to be held at the Grand Théâtre for the next …
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The story behind Rue du Général-Tremblay
Rue du Général-Tremblay is named in honour of Thomas-Louis Tremblay (1886-1951), who was born in Chicoutimi. He studied at the Royal Military College in Kingston, Ontario.A military officer and a …
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MEMORIALS AND THINGS OF FAME
March 18, 1820 – The Quebec GazetteDeath of King George IIILondon – After the death of his late Majesty, who passed away on January 29th, had been formally announced, the …
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Avoiding a plague: Canadians embrace bold response to virus scare
By the time you read this … well, who knows?Even old-timers who’ve lived through all manner of crises and calamity are at a loss to find anything comparable to this …
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Quebec budget strengthens English-speaking communities
Voice of English-speaking Québec (VEQ) is very pleased with the allocation of $18.8 million in additional funds tabled for the English-speaking community in [the March 11] budget by the Government …
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South Shore English Network seeking new members
Laurence Allard, project co-ordinator of the South Shore English Network (SSEN), and Brian Gignac, executive director of the Megantic English-speaking Community Development Corporation (MCDC) located in Thetford Mines, welcomed the …
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No time for paranoia
Some of the precautions people are taking regarding COVID-19 make one wonder if there is a second pandemic going on, one that triggers weirdness.For example, public health announcements suggesting stocking …
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COVID-19 closures
From daycare centres to universities, Quebec’s educational institutions, like Cégep Limoilou pictured here, have been closed due to COVID-19 as Canada makes efforts to combat the spread of the coronavirus. …
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Songs to See By looks at Canadian art in a new light
The Aurian Haller Band wants you never to look at Canadian art the same way again. The 12 tracks on the Quebec City quartet’s latest album, Songs to See By, …
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