Democracy is just the worst, but still the best
I think my first lesson in the wonders of democracy was thanks to a friend named Mark T. This was back in high school, at a time when the youth …
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The story behind Rue Alexander
This street is named in honour of Field Marshal Harold George Alexander, first Earl Alexander of Tunis, a senior British Army officer who served with distinction in both the First …
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Memorials and Things of Fame
June 11, 1818 – The Quebec Gazette Two men named Baptiste Leveliere, of Berthier and Jean Boutet, of St. Cuthbert in passing along the river near St. Sulpice on their …
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The long-lost story of un enfant caché
Albert Reiss was invited to speak to the congregation of the Beth Israel Ohev Sholem synagogue in Quebec City on June 5. He came to talk about his hidden childhood …
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Marymount College Class of 1968 hold their 50th reunion
Some 20 women, alumnae of Marymount College, who graduated, or were part of the graduating classes of 1964-68, gathered at the Clarendon Hotel in Old Quebec City from June 4 …
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QAHN holds its AGM in Quebec City
This past weekend, the Quebec Anglophone Heritage Network (QAHN) held its 19th annual general meeting at the Cataraqui Estate in Quebec City. The event was well attended by members from …
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Crossing Canada: To the Atlantic, via the Ocean
Travelling from Quebec City to Halifax is challenging. Flying east requires first going southwest to change planes in Montreal, Ottawa or even Toronto. Driving the 1,000-plus kilometres takes about 10 …
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Hidden English History in Portneuf, Part 2: The drums and the bell
It was a short, quiet service, but of course, the drum was played. Portneuf musician Malcolm Kingsborough, one of the pillars of the annual Tambours de Portneuf folk festival, died …
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Geoffrey Kelley won’t seek re-election
The MNA for Jacques-Cartier and minister responsible for Native affairs, Geoffrey Kelley, announced that he will not seek re-election on Oct. 1. Kelley, a longtime advocate for the English-speaking community, …
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The Quebec public service wants you!
The Quebec public service (QPS) is launching a large-scale call for applications to recruit professionals in several fields and in all administrative regions of Quebec. The purpose of the call …
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