Meet the pine tree squirrel, the forest chatterbox
Living near a pine tree plantation, I often hear the chattering of pine tree squirrels (Tamiasciurus hudsonicus), also known as the North American red squirrel. It is the most common …
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The Cirque Éloize brings the Wild West to town
The Cirque Éloize rode into town on May 7 to give a spectacular performance at the Salle Albert-Rousseau. The cast of singers, dancers and gymnasts blended music, song and dance, …
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Local Sports Briefs: It’s “play ball” for the Capitales
The Capitales de Québec, the defending Can-Am Baseball League champions, will start their 20th season on May 17, as they host their longtime rivals, the New Jersey Jackals, at Stade …
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Blazers and Fighting Irish are back on the rugby pitch
Spring has arrived, and for local high schools, that marks the start of the rugby season. St. Patrick’s and Quebec high schools have teams in rugby sevens and rugby tens. …
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Voltigeurs regiment takes back rebuilt drill hall
Voltigeurs in ceremonial uniforms leave the armoury after the ceremony. The original regimental flag, saved from the 2008 fire, flies over the gate....
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Saint Brigid’s Guild Spring Sale always draws a crowd
Customers were setting up chairs in the parking lot outside the door of Église Saint Charles-Garnier the afternoon before the big Spring Sale held by Saint Brigid’s Guild on May …
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Café Jeff now open at Jeffery Hale Hospital
After major renovations, Café Jeff, located on the ground floor of Jeffery Hale Hospital, officially opened on April 19. Everyone at the Jeffery Hale appreciates the improved service offered at …
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Printemps de la Musique in Vieux-Québec
Music and springtime, what a lovely combination! For the third edition of the Parcours de la Musique, to be held on May 18, 19 and 20, the Table de Musique …
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Quebec City Women’s Club to close its 80th year in style
Another year of the Quebec City Women’s Club is coming to a close. Our May meeting marks the end of our 80th year so we wanted to do something special …
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Impact of leaders’ English showdown is debatable
Who knows whether the last time there was a Quebec leaders’ debate in English, broadcast on the radio, it had the slightest impact on the vote on Dec. 2, 1985? …
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