Welcome to Canada!
My family is a military family. We live and wear our national pride every day. We have travelled this vast country and are in awe of her beauty. Remembrance Day …
A Canadian war bride shares her story
In the wake of World War II, nearly 50,000 British and European women came to Canada after marrying Canadian servicemen. Most made the journey across the Atlantic on ships like …
Aldo and Batisse keep watchful eyes over Vieux Québec
Residents and visitors to Old Quebec were treated to a rare opportunity on Sunday when Batisse, the mascot of the Royal 22e Régiment, visited Aldo, the donkey who lives in …
Spanish galleon visits Quebec City to promote 2017 Rendez-vous Naval
Over the centuries, all manner of watercraft have navigated their way up the treacherous St. Lawrence River, from Viking longships to Basque whalers to Nazi U-boats, but rare has been …
Sod-turning ceremony for DDO School extension
Last Friday’s grey, wet morning in Shannon did not keep dignitaries and guests away from the sod-turning ceremony for the extension to Dollard-des-Ormeaux School. Enthusiastic guests plodded through mud and …
QCGN’s Goldbloom awards recognize exceptional community leaders
The Quebec Community Groups Network (QCGN) has announced that Montreal jazz legend Oliver Jones, social worker and community volunteer Miriam Green and Townshippers’ Association president Gerald Cutting will be honoured …
Congratulations to recipients of McGill Community Leadership Bursaries!
Last April, Jeffery Hale Community Partners, in collaboration with McGill University, launched a call for applications for the Health and Social Services Community Leadership Bursary Program. These bursaries provide financial …
The story behind Rue de la Place-Philippe
This street is named after architect Philippe Côté, son of Émile Côté and Léasse Dallaire. Philippe Côté (1907-1990) was born in Quebec City, and studied at the École des Beaux-Arts …
Memorials and Things of Fame
1866 The Morning Chronicle Quebec, for some time past, has had the good fortune of enjoying an almost total immunity from fire. Last night, however, we were again subjected to …
Valcartier celebrating 200 years since The Settlement began!
From October 7 to 9, we will be celebrating Settlement Days at the Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier Community Centre. Activities are planned for all ages. Here are some highlights: Friday, October 7 – …