Don’t I know you from somewhere . . . ?
A recent communication from the Brantford Expositor included a photo of that newspaper’s former office building. I’m sure you’ll agree that there are striking similarities between the building in Brantford, …
Jay Sewall baptizes his new CD at La Chapelle
Quebec City blues singer-songwriter and harmonica player Jay Sewall treated fans to an eclectic concert at the Centre d’Art La Chapelle last Friday evening as he launched his latest album, …
Canadian Tire assists handicapped students
Students in physical education classes at École de l’Envol in Charlesbourg will be pedalling into the New Year thanks to a grant from Canadian Tire’s Fondation Bon Départ – Jumpstart …
Snow painting: real cool art
A fun and inexpensive way to get children to go outside and play is to initiate them to snow painting. All you need is a few spray or squirt bottles …
News Digest January 7 2015
Issue January 7, 2015 English News Serving Quebec City since 1764 since 1764, North America’s Oldest Newspaper *TM using the most advanced news distribution method in over 246 …
Louisa Blair launches children’s book
Aldo the donkey was happy to greet the public in the close of the Cathedral of the Holy Trinity on Monday, December 22. Aldo was there with his “person” – …
On your mark, get set, skate!
On Boxing Day, December 26, the high-tech skating oval on the Plains of Abraham opened, to the delight of Quebec City residents and visitors alike. To celebrate the event, hot …
The story behind the name Rue d’Édimbourg
Rue d’Édimbourg, a residential street in the Val-Bélair district of Quebec City, is named after Edinburgh, Scotland’s second largest city, and the seventh largest city in the United Kingdom. Some …
Letter to the Editor
Street or rue? Has the word “Street” been banned in the newspaper? Bill Cox uses rue in his description of various streets. Cathy Mills Rouleau has hopped on the wagon …
Get ready for for the Pentathlon des Neiges
It’s time to register for the Pentathlon des Neiges! The 11th season of fun and games in the snow will be taking place from January 31 to March 1, 2015. …