News Digest October 22 2014
**Unable to view photos or links? view online Issue October 22, 2014 English News Serving Quebec City since 1764 since 1764, North America’s Oldest Newspaper *TM using the most …
The Morrin Centre’s Literary Feast a delicious evening
The sixth annual Literary Feast, a fundraising dinner, was held at the Morrin Centre last Thursday, October 16. Over 100 people gathered in the library for champagne cocktails before making …
If our voice is heard, will it be listened to?
We should be evolving,” said Gertie Grogan, “not dissolving.” She was surprised by Quebec health minister Gaétan Barrette’s recently tabled Bill 10. The bill would reform the health system by …
Jeffery Hale–Saint Brigid’s cares for its community
My first experience with the health-care system came when I was acting president of the Ladies’ Protestant Home in 1989,” says Barbara Bignell. “I was there when we had to …
A word from the Chairman of the CQSB
As you may have read in last week’s edition of the Quebec Chronicle-Telegraph, all of the 12 elected members of the Council of Commissioners of the Central Québec School Board …
Memorials and Things of Fame
1864 The Morning Chronicle Large forces of men are already at work removing the earthworks between the walls at St. John’s Gate, preparatory to the demolition and reconstruction of the …
The story behind the name of Rue Dublin
Rue Dublin is named after the capital city of the Republic of Ireland in homage to the Irish families, such as Carmichael, who, in the 19th century, settled in Notre-Dame-des-Laurentides, …
The Merkles are moving
The QCT prides itself on being, for the most part, a “good news newspaper.” Yet we also strive to keep our readers up to date with the comings and goings …
Shannon echoes with the sounds of Erin
On October 15, I went to the Shannon Community Centre to see the wonderful Comhaltas Tour of Canada – Echoes of Erin show, which tours North America every two years, …
A visit to the Atoka cranberry farm
Ever wonder about what goes into that cranberry sauce you enjoy at Thanksgiving or Christmas? Marc Bieler, recognized as Canada’s Cranberry King, recently invited the QCT to visit his flagship …