A day to remember, “lest we forget”
Some 250 members of the Army, Navy, Air Force, Quebec City Police and RCMP took part in the annual Remembrance Day ceremony on Tuesday, November 11, at the Cross of …
Community Christmas Hamper Campaign is “all about giving”
As the wind brings us memories of its winter bite and the goblins and ghosts are put to rest for another year, we anticipate the joy of the holiday season …
QCGN want Health Minister Barrette to slow down on Bill 10
Regional Anglophone groups have called for Health Minister Gaétan Barrette to slow down the implementation of his controversial health reform proposal, known as Bill 10. The Quebec Community Groups Network …
Montreal’s Carabins defeat Laval’s Rouge et Or 12-9
The mighty Rouge et Or were defeated on their home turf last Saturday, in an overtime game that put an end to Laval’s hopes for the Dunsmore Trophy and its …
Memorials and Things of Fame
1864 The Morning Chronicle It is said that the work of building the new St. John’s Gate will not be commenced until next spring. We think advantage should be taken …
The story behind the name of Rue du Général-Allard
Rue du Général-Allard honours the memory of Jean-Victor Allard (1913-1996). Allard joined the military in 1939 and participated in the Second World War with the Royal 22e Régiment. At the …
Food allergy information fair at Place Laurier
The Association québécoise des Allergies alimentaires held its first Quebec City food allergy information fair at Place Laurier recently. Specialists, nurses, nutritionists, and businesses were on hand to answer questions …
Onward, Dear Boys shows war through a personal lens
In a letter from the front lines of the First World War, 19-year-old Philippe Beiler thanked his parents for their messages from home. “We live from one letter to the …
First World War exhibit at Cégep Garneau
1914-1918: Se souvenir, highlighting the 100th anniversary of the beginning of the First World War, was created by a team of Cégep Garneau’s history teachers, led by Denis Leclerc. The …
OSQ performs with Casavant organ at Palais Montcalm
The Orchestre symphonique de Québec (OSQ) gave its first concert with the mighty Casavant organ at the Palais Montcalm on Wednesday, November 5. The program was unique and obviously popular …