Songwriting with Rob Lutes at the Morrin Centre
The harsh winter storm that smothered Quebec City on February 24 didn’t stop the 16 determined people who attended the Rob Lutes’ songwriting workshop. They battled their way through wind …
John Neilson takes a Peek at the Past
In 1816, Valcartier was a forested land along the valley of the Jacques Cartier River, a good four miles from the nearest road. Wilderness to some, but John Neilson dreamed …
Pentathlon des Neiges for elementary schools
The Pentathlon des Neiges continued during the week of February 22-26 with elementary school students participating in the competition last Wednesday. There were 115 schools involved, including 575 students from …
Bastien und Bastienne reaches out to a young audience
On February 28, Quebec’s opera company Tempêtes et Passions marked Mozart’s 260th birthday with a presentation of his comic opera Bastien und Bastienne at the Chapelle du Musée de l’Amérique …
Seah Suite sweet music to the ears
When you close your eyes and listen to the music, you may be swept away by its flawless delivery. You may even think you are listening to seasoned musicians perform …
Curling: a fun way to socialize in English and in French
On February 27, the Voice of English-speaking Québec (VEQ) invited newcomers, friends and families, and anyone seeking to practise English or French to an afternoon of curling at the Club …
CQSB joins French-language school boards in battle against Bill 86
The Central Québec School Board (CQSB) has jurisdiction over more than 30% of the geographical area of this province, making it the largest school board in Québec. CQSB caters to …
Triathletes and Pentathletes compete on the Plains
The 12th Pentathlon des neiges attracted some 5,750 hardy athletes to compete in the winter sports event running until February 28. The pentathlon, which started on Saturday, consists of five …
St. Pat’s Stars shine on stage
On February 18, some 20 students – singers, dancers and musicians – performed and gave it their all for cheering family and friends at St. Patrick’s High School’s annual talent …
Morrin Centre launches local Youth Leadership Forum
Thanks to the support of Canadian Heritage and the Mouvement Desjardins, the Morrin Centre launched its Youth Leadership Forum We Are One on February 17. Twenty-two secondary three and four …