Arthritis Society whisky tasting a delicious fundraiser
Over 100 people gathered at the Quebec Yacht Club recently for the third annual scotch and whisky tasting benefit cocktail that raised $16,700 for the Eastern Quebec Region of the …
An evening with luminous contralto Marie-Nicole Lemieux
The contralto is that rare breed of singers whose vocal range extends from F below middle C (sometimes lower) to F three octaves above – it is the lowest of …
It’s beginning to look a lot like Noël in Quebec City
Noël 100% pure laine in historic Charlesbourg awaits you on December 5, 6 and 7 with a host of activities. The Trait-Carré will host the Marché Saveurs et Traditions. Père …
Provincial austerity cuts spark large protests in Quebec City
Thousands of protesters gathered on the Plains of Abraham on Saturday afternoon, November 30, before heading down Grande Allée and René-Lévesque towards the National Assembly to make their voices heard …
Labeaume, Lehouillier and MNAs say “Paint your bridge, Bill!”
Liberal transport minister Sam Hamad, Parti Québécois MNA Agnès Maltais and CAQ MNA Gérard Deltell may not find much common ground on the floor of the National Assembly. But these …
Local Muslim group aims to educate public about Islam
After the attacks on Canadian servicemen in Ottawa and Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu earlier this fall, a frequent topic of conversation in the media has been the radicalization of young converts to Islam. …
International Lunch at EQLC – December 10
“Joy to the world and come all ye faithful to make new acquaintances, renew old friendships and enjoy the 2014 International Lunch.” Thus reads the publicity for the event happening …
News Digest November 26 2014
**Unable to view photos or links? view online Issue November 26, 2014 English News Serving Quebec City since 1764 since 1764, North America’s Oldest Newspaper *TM using the …
Talking turkey at Carter Hall
Four 25-pound turkeys. That’s how many it took to feed the 110 people who came to the Cathedral of the Holy Trinity’s Carter Hall last Saturday evening – for an …
St. Andrew’s Day celebration fit for a “chieftain of the pudding race!”
Members and friends of Quebec City’s Scottish community gathered at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church in Old Quebec on Saturday evening to celebrate St. Andrew’s Day, Scotland’s national holiday, with a …