Members of the community express their concerns about Bill 10
Members of the English-speaking community continued to voice their concerns this week about Bill 10, a bill intended to streamline Quebec’s health care system. The bill, tabled by health minister …
English-speaking community excluded from hearings on Bill 10
QCGN press release – On October 8, 2014, the Quebec Community Groups Network (QCGN) learned that it is the only English-language community group included at the hearings on Bill 10, …
Visits to Dr. Frankenstein’s mansion a haunting experience
Three years ago, Dr. Victor Frankenstein abandoned his house and his research, having finally achieved his greatest ambition – to create life. Unfortunately, his early experiments resulted in monsters that …
QCGN launches portrait of Quebec’s English-speaking seniors
On October 6, 2014, the Quebec Community Groups Network (QCGN) released its most up-to-date portrait of English-speaking seniors in the province. “Moving Forward – Building research capacity related to Quebec’s …
Memorials and Things of Fame
1864 The Morning Chronicle It almost seems as if the rainy season were going to last forever. There were a few faint glimpses of sunshine yesterday, but rain commenced to …
A voyage to India at the MNBAQ
On October 6, the Musée nationale des Beaux-Arts du Québec (MNBAQ) opened its latest exhibit: Into India: South Asian Paintings from the San Diego Museum of Art. Visitors can admire …
Community gardening at Lauberivière
Something is growing out of the darkened corners of the roof of the Maison de Lauberivière on Rue Saint-Paul. But the green intruders don’t faze gardener Marie-Hélène Jacques. The splash …
Collaboration Santé International sends supplies across the world
Inside a warehouse in Limoilou, Sister Stella and her friends have been packing suitcases for over three decades. They are part of a squad of 40 regular volunteers working to …
Apple season, by the numbers
A chill hangs in the air, and the breezes are no longer languid. As much as some of us resist, this writer included, autumn is definitely here. And yet, there …
Newcomers’ Meet and Greet, with a taste of Quebec
Voice of English-speaking Quebec (VEQ) welcomed Quebec City newcomers to the Valcartier Family Centre in Sainte-Foy last Wednesday. The blustery, rainy night did not prevent the newcomers from enjoying the …