Margaret Neville
Passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on August 27, 2014, at the age of 93 years. Predeceased by her beloved husband of 62 years, Benedict (Benny) Kiley. Loving …
Sheila (Dempsey) Putnam
Sheila Putnam, 78, passed away peacefully in Manlius, NY, on August 21, 2014, surrounded by her family. Loving mother, grandmother and wife, Sheila was born in 1936 in Quebec City, …
Quo Vadis, Armand? The Long Way Home reveals Gamache’s life after retirement
Nearly a year ago readers of Louise Penny’s How the Light Gets In were treated to a riveting climax to the intriguing saga of Armand Gamache, as the Chief Inspector …
2014 World Acadian Congress comes to a close
The closing ceremony and the last of the three shows of the 2014 World Acadian Congress were held in Témiscouata-sur-le-lac, Quebec, on August 24. During the day, clowns, people on …
A visit to the Empress of Ireland exhibit in Rimouski
As this is the 100th anniversary year of the sinking of the Empress of Ireland, we recently drove down the Lower North Shore to visit the Historic Maritime Site at …
Take the time to slow down near schools
With school back in session, the Quebec City Police Department has launched a road safety campaign of which is to remind drivers about safe driving habits and reduced speeds in …
You’re more Celtic than you think
It’s time to dust off your tartans, Quebec. The Quebec City Celtic Festival is fast approaching. The festival, billed as the largest French-language Celtic festival in North America, is back …
Memorials and Things of Fame
1864 The Morning Chronicle An affray took place at a late hour on Sunday evening in Champlain street resulting in the death of one James Clark, a man in the …
New Canadian citizens welcomed
On August 20, thirty-eight new Canadians were welcomed at the Louis-St-Laurent Building, more familiarly known as the “Old Post Office,” in Quebec City. Each person enthusiastically took the oath of …
Book Quest 2014 closing party
Last Saturday, 15 children participating in Book Quest, the Morrin Centre’s summer reading program, celebrated the end of the summer with a closing party. This year, the Morrin Centre presented …