The story behind Rue and Parc Scott
This short street and small park in the Saint-Jean-Baptiste neighbourhood of Quebec City are named in honour of William Fisher Scott (1785-1833), who was a notary public. He once owned …
Memorials and Things of Fame
May 29, 1818 – The Quebec Gazette Following a debate on the expediency of forming a society for promoting medical knowledge in this province at a meeting of physicians and …
QCWC celebrates its 80th year, hands over Book Fair
The Quebec City Women’s Club met over lunch at La Fenouillière restaurant on May 26 for their 80th annual general meeting. Some 22 members attended. The mission of the organization …
QCGN seeking exceptional candidates for access committee
Members of the English-speaking community across the province are being invited to come forward to work for our community’s interests and help solidify our future. In what sets a remarkable …
German guns displayed behind the Voltigeurs de Québec Armoury
On May 12, Jean R. Rioux, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of National Defence, Lieutenant-Colonel Tony Poulin of the Voltigeurs de Québec regiment and Margaret F. Delisle, chair of the …
Welcome to my Kitchen
One of the first activities I look into when on vacation is a food tour. Over the years, many food tours have been created to please all palates; there are …
Auberge Internationale a hidden gem in Vieux-Québec
For many of the thousands of tourists that pass through Quebec City each year, the Auberge Internationale de Québec is known for its inexpensive dorm beds and cozy downstairs bar. …
St. Pat’s High School students walk in the Relay For Life
On May 25, in spite of bad weather, 60 St. Patrick’s High School students, faculty and staff raised nearly $7,800 for the Canadian Cancer Society (CCS). Teams walked in the …
Safety first in motorcycle season
Now that spring is here, motorcycles and cars will once again have to share the road. Motorcycles are less stable and less visible than cars. When motorcycles crash, their riders …
Around the Anglosphere: Arvida
Anne-Marie Cronkwright is using her school French more than she anticipated. The Ontario-born military spouse moved to the Saguenay several years ago when her husband was posted to CFB Bagotville. …