Highlanders and friends gather to celebrate the birthday of Scottish bard Robbie Burns
In 1801, five years after the death of Robbie Burns, nine of his friends gathered in Scotland to give testament to the poet’s life and works. Since then, annual gatherings …
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Some sober second thoughts on the Senate in Canada and U.S.
Say, for instance, a prime minister of Canada dispatched his (or her) personal lawyer to meet with top officials of a foreign government and threatened to withhold vital aid money …
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Shinny action never stops on city’s outdoor rinks
Notwithstanding last weekend’s wacky weather, outdoor rinks across town have been welcoming shinny players night and day since before Christmas. Whereas this winter’s lack of snow has been an issue …
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The story behind Rue Françoise-Aubut
This street is named in honour of Françoise Aubut (1922-1984), an organist and music teacher who was born in Saint-Jérôme. She was the great-granddaughter of Calixa Lavallée (1842-1891), who is …
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MEMORIALS AND THINGS OF FAME
January 30, 1820 – The Quebec GazetteImports and ExportsOur readers will find in this day’s Gazette a statement of the Imports and Exports at this Port, during the last season. …
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How prepared are we to face an epidemic?
Be afraid. Be very afraid. A new killer virus has health officials around the world quaking in their boots.Every now and then, someone comes out with a list of possible …
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A full house and stage for an amazing concert at the Grand Théâtre
The stage of the Grand Théâtre was filled to capacity on Jan. 22 and 23 as the Orchestre Symphonique de Québec, augmented for the first time by Les Violons du …
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Happy Groundhog Day!
Groundhog Day – Feb. 2 – hints at spring. It’s not here yet, but it soon will be. The days are getting noticeably longer, and there’s something in the air. …
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Zero-waste food store opens in Sainte-Catherine-de-la-Jacques-Cartier
Zero-waste food stores are opening up all around the Quebec City area. Sainte-Catherine-de-la-Jacques-Cartier is following the trend and residents now have their own zero-waste food and health store.The recently opened …
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IHQ offers condolences to the Kerwin family
Irish Heritage Quebec has lost a faithful member and friend in Terry Kerwin who passed away on January 25. Terry Kerwin served as president of the Défilé de la Saint-Patrick …
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