Musical Wednesdays charm at Chalmers-Wesley Church
Audiences have been charmed by the variety of the music presented at Chalmers-Wesley Church. So far this summer there have been three organ concerts, by Mathieu Blain, Jean Côté, and …
Drawn Quebec: Sketching the harvest
Daily, our eating turns nature into culture, transforming the body of the world into our bodies and minds.” In this oft-quoted line from The Omnivore’s Dilemma, author/professor Michael Pollan succinctly …
Mayor Labeaume makes his traditional visit to Expo Québec
With the hot temperatures this August, many might be thinking that summer is finally here. But back-to-school is looming large and families are starting to think about earlier bedtimes and …
Kayakers paddle for young musicians
Avid kayaker Mathieu Fortin recently challenged fellow enthusiasts to paddle the 275 kilometres from Montreal to Quebec City on the St. Lawrence River and, in the process, raise funds to …
Easing back-to-school stress
Most children feel a bit nervous as the first day of school approaches, but for others it may mean nightmares and physical symptoms of anxiety. Dr. Ester Cole works with …
Andy Brown at Le Cercle in September
Canadian singer/songwriter Andy Brown tours relentlessly in Canada and Australia and will be taking his latest offering, Seasons, released on August 18, across the country this fall. His style is …
Master Warrant Officer (ret’d) Mervin Jones has gone home
A touching memorial service was held at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church in Valcartier on August 22 as family, friends, and a contingent of veterans and Boy Scouts bid a final farewell …
Majestic bald eagle
Fun fact: the majestic bald eagle has a not-so-majestic voice, very high-pitched and squeaky. The cry you often hear in movies is that of the red-tailed hawk, much more haunting …
HMCS Frédérick Rolette named after a Quebec City hero
Last month, Defence Minister Jason Kenney announced that the fifth Arctic/Offshore Patrol Ships (AOPS), presently under construction, would be named HMCS Frédérick Rolette. Rolette was born in Quebec City on …
Midi en Musique to present season’s final concert
On Thursday, August 27, the Cathedral of the Holy Trinity will present the last concert of the 2015 summer Midi en Musique series. This year the variety of artists has …