The Heirs of War at the Quebec Naval Museum
The Quebec Naval Museum at Pointe à Carcy officially inaugurated its latest exhibit on September 8. Entitled The Heirs of War, it focuses on the impact the Second World War …
The future of hockey in Quebec
For hockey fans in NHL-starved and -shunned Quebec City, last week’s World Cup of Hockey warm-up game was a treat – or consolation prize – of unprecedented proportions. An 18,005 …
Memorials and Things of Fame
1866 The Morning Chronicle Several of our French contemporaries call attention with regret to the continued exodus of the laboring classes to the United States. The “Courrier” of last evening …
The story behind Rue Philippon
Rue Philippon is named in honour of Horace Philippon (1900-1956), who was born in Saint-Évariste-de-Forsyth in the Beauce. He studied at the Séminaire de Québec then at the law faculty …
Celebrating the philanthropy of Jeffery Hale
On the occasion of the 150th anniversary of the founding of Jeffery Hale Hospital, a ceremony in Jeffery Hale’s memory was held at Mount Hermon Cemetery on September 8. Sheltered …
Meet CBC Radio One’s new Breakaway host: Saroja Coelho
Since the departure of CBC Radio One’s beloved Breakaway host Jacquie Czernin back in 2014, the program has been guest-hosted by Elias Abboud and interim host Rachelle Solomon. The CBC …
Newcomers enjoy a Taste of Quebec
On September 8, at the Coin Soleil of Jeffery Hale Hospital, the Voice of English-speaking Quebec welcomed newcomers to a special Meet and Greet offering a taste of typical Quebec …
Law and order on the Plains of Abraham
On a blustery Sunday afternoon, the National Battlefields Commission held its Historical Day under the theme of “Order and Law” on the Plains of Abraham when it was enforced by …
Grand Prix cyclists speed through Quebec City
Nearly 170 international athletes took on the challenging 16 laps of the 13-kilometre Grand Prix de Québec through Quebec City on Friday, September 9. Along certain stretches, spectators had to …
Public breastfeeding challenge at Fleur de Lys
The tenth annual Défi Allaitement was held at the Fleur de Lys mall on Saturday September 10. After the 10:30 a.m. countdown was made, 176 children were simultaneously nursed. Valérie …