New provincial funding for anglophone organizations
The Quebec government has allocated $6.9 million in funding to support organizations offering services to English-speaking communities as part of a new provincial government program. The announcement was made Aug. …
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Community Calendar
Wednesday, Aug. 29 at 12:05 p.m. – Musical Wednesdays featuring St. Brendan’s Ensemble (traditional and baroque chamber music) with Eline Brock (violin), Lawrence O’Brien (baroque oboe and Irish whistle) and …
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Quebec women’s rugby teams bring home bronze medals
It was a weekend to remember for Rugby Québec women’s programs.In action at the East National Rugby Championships at Acadia University, in Wolfville, N.S., from Aug. 14-19, both under 16 …
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B.C. is Armageddon, but we are OK!
Helen Slade, the sister of QCT journalist Bill Cox, sent the following message about living conditions in wildfire-hit Chilliwack, B.C. on Aug. 24: Good morning, Bill. B.C. is Armageddon, but …
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Rouge et Or wins season opener in Sherbrooke
The Université Laval Rouge et Or football team started its 2018 season with a surprisingly close 14-1 victory over the Université de Sherbrooke Vert et Or in Réseau du Sport …
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Laval hoops win; Capitales now in final stretch
The Université Laval Rouge et Or men’s basketball team completed their exhibition games against NCAA teams with a resounding 92-77 win over the Farmingdale State Rams, a Division III team, …
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CFB Valcartier opens its doors to visitors
Canadian Forces Base Valcartier welcomed thousands of visitors on Aug. 18. While celebrating the 50th anniversary of the base, members of the 5th Canadian Mechanized Brigade Group generously welcomed visitors …
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Summer school holidays are almost over … finally
My father was the principal of an elementary school. At this time of year, way back when, he’d bring me along as he prepared the school – red brick, of …
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Memorials and Things of Fame
August 21, 1818 – The Quebec GazetteWe understand that Lieut-Colonel Charles de Salaberry, commanding 19th Voltigeurs, has been appointed a member of the Legislative Council. It is said that his …
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Quebec government unveils options for third bridge
With an election call looming, the Quebec government hastened last week to announce plans for a third link across the St. Lawrence River between Quebec City and Lévis. The plans …
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