Travel writing: turning one passion into another
In the cosy confines of the Morrin Centre on a crisp winter’s night, the melodious voice of Laurie Gough fell like powdered snow around the room, coating the luscious ideas …
Robert Lepage, La Chamaille and the Club Musical
The Club Musical, which is celebrating its 125th anniversary this year, held the second of its series of Retour dans le Temps concerts at the Maison de la littérature, the …
Memorials and Things of Fame
1866 The Morning Chronicle Yesterday evening at the Grande-Allée drill-shed, some twenty-two men of the Wellington Rifles turned out in rather miscellaneous head-gear. They did so, inasmuch as they had …
The story behind Avenue Louis-St-Laurent
This street is named in honour of Louis St. Laurent*, the prime minister of Canada from 1948-1957. He was born in Compton, a village in the Eastern Townships in 1882. …
Embracing winter at outdoor FUNdraiser with Duchess Amélie
Winter Carnival festivities and celebrations are gearing up throughout the city! Everywhere, locals and visitors are embracing the winter and participating despite cooler temperatures. Duchess Amélie Godin’s fundraising event in …
78th Fraser Highlanders and friends sup with Robbie Burns
The 78th Fraser Highlanders and guests gathered for the traditional Robbie Burns Supper last Saturday evening at the Château Laurier. There were 98 people in total, according to Commanding Officer …
Serving up life skills with popcorn at Cinéma Cartier
Dylan Brown is very proud of his job at Cinéma Cartier. The infectiously upbeat intern is a student in the adapted learning program at Quebec High School (QHS). The program …
When in a traffic jam, “hang loose!”
While on vacation in Hawaii in the mid-70s, we got tied up in a traffic jam while in a Honolulu taxi. We asked the driver why was everyone so patient. …
Now we know … who’s who in this photo!
In the January 13, 2016, edition we published a photo submitted by Dave Blinco, challenging our readers to answer the burning question, “Who’s who in this photo?” Well, now …
The Morrin Centre launches its new e-book collection
The Morrin Centre has officially launched its collection of e-books which are now accessible to members of the Literary and Historical Society of Quebec (LHSQ). The e-book collection is a …