Memorials and Things of Fame
1867 The Morning Chronicle We learn by a telegram from Father Point [Pointe-au-Père near Rimouski] of the destruction by fire of the Father Point Light-House and dwelling house. The oil, …
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The story behind Rue du Marché-Finlay
Rue du Marché-Finlay is named after the merchant William Finlay who played a leading role in the business world of Quebec City in the 19th century. Possibly a native of …
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Love is just as lovely the second time around
When they look at each other, you can see the love-light in their eyes. And I’m sure what they see is the 20-something young man and woman they once were …
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What The Heck “breaks the mold” of traditional school rock shows
On April 29, Champlain-St. Lawrence’s rock band What The Heck brought down the house with its recent show, Break The Mold.* During what is hopefully the final performance outside the …
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Campaign begins for organ and tissue donations
To launch the 20th National Organ and Tissue Donation Awareness Week from April 23 to 29, Transplant Québec and the City of Quebec invited citizens to join this year’s organ …
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Advice on how to raise bilingual children
Parents curious about language acquisition came out in large numbers to the Jeffery Hale Wellness Centre on April 28 to participate in a talk entitled How to Raise Bilingual Children. …
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Valcartier military community thanks its volunteers
On April 28, volunteers and guests were invited to the annual dinner that acknowledges their time and devotion to the Valcartier military community in 2016. Special guests who gathered at …
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The music world converges on Quebec City for FEQ’s 50th!
One of the greatest rock bands of all time, The Who, and the delightfully original Gorillaz virtual band members will be headlining the 50th Festival d’été de Québec (FEQ) along …
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Veronica Sutcliffe Laverdière
Veronica Sutcliffe Laverdière passed away on April 20, 2017, at Saint Brigid’s Home in Quebec City. She was predeceased by her husband, Raymond Laverdière. Veronica was the daughter of the …
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Songbirds… Is their music fading?
I attended the third edition of the Salon Nature Portneuf, in Saint Raymond last weekend. I didn’t want to miss the very popular conference on the decline of the songbird …
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