Memorials and Things of Fame
1867 – The Morning Chronicle Lawlessness is very rampant in the district of Quebec especially in the immediate vicinity of the city. This summer a gang of pirates camped in …
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Community Art program for all ages
I’ll admit it, I was the kid in high school art class who could not paint or draw if my life (or my grades) depended on it. After writing this …
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“I Am Invictus” The Invictus Games headed for Toronto
Team Canada was in Quebec City to publicize the upcoming Invictus Games being held in Toronto where some 550 military athletes from 17 nations will be competing in 12 sports …
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STREET VIEWS: Rue William-Scott
This street is named in honour of William Scott (1822-?) who was of Irish descent. His first marriage was to Camille Laberge and the second was to Eleonore or Ellen …
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Film Festival features kings, a saint and an organist
Place D’Youville is lit up. White chairs face a giant screen. A live orchestra plays film music. A red carpet covers the steps leading to the Palais Montcalm for the …
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Valcartier women’s choir to sing at Invictus Games
Stars like Bruce Springsteen, Sarah McLachlan, Bryan Adams, Coeur de Pirate and Alessia Cara will dominate the music scene at the Invictus Games in Toronto this week, but a local …
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Finest Quebec cheeses recognized at prestigious competition
The award ceremony for the 19th edition of the Sélection Caseus was held last week, with Fromagerie du Presbytère the overall winner in several categories. The glitzy, multimedia event took …
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Remember the last time the Leafs were here?
It has become a bit of an annual tradition – and torment – for hockey fans in Quebec City. In recent years, the Montreal Canadiens have hosted pre-season games in …
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George Lazenby, the poor car mechanic who became 007
When people mention James Bond they imagine the British Secret Service agent sharply dressed in a tuxedo and holding a martini, shaken not stirred. They don’t see the actor behind …
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OBITUARY: James Douglas SHEEHAN
James Douglas SHEEHAN passed away at the age of 80 years and 9 months on August 29, 2017, at Saint-François d’Assise Hospital in Quebec City. Predeceased by his parents Lena …
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