USS Oak Hill hosts early Fourth of July reception
Dressed to the nines despite the pouring rain, guests of the U.S. Consul General Hale Van Koughnett flocked to an early Fourth of July reception last Thursday evening. Van Koughnett …
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HMS Jeffy Jan II was a witness to two wartime conferences in Quebec City
On Tuesday, June 10, a flat-bed truck delivered an old yacht to Quay 22, at Pointe-à-Carcy, for display during the 2014 Rendez-vous naval de Québec on June 13, 14 and …
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Rendez-vous naval de Québec takes the city by land, sea and air
The weather could have been better on Friday and Saturday. Lined up at Quay 22 in the Port of Quebec were the U.S. Navy ship, USS Oak Hill, the Royal …
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Street views: The story behind the name of Rue de la Terrasse-Stuart
Rue de la Terrasse-Stuart is a short street near Avenue Maguire in Sillery, and is named for George Okill Stuart, Jr., lawyer, politician and judge. Born in Toronto, he was …
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Tales of Grosse Île in the early days
At the June 10 meeting of Irish Heritage Quebec, four speakers described Grosse Île as it was before it was named a National Historic Site in 1974 and the Irish …
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Rain men splash through 29th Tour de Beauce
Over the course of 3 hours and 25 minutes, some 140 cyclists zipped through nine soaking circuits in Quebec City, racking up a total of 130.5 soggy kilometres. All afternoon, …
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A memorable graduation at Holland School
Holland Elementary School Class of 2014. On June 12, Holland Elementary School held a graduation ceremony in the school’s gymnasium. Parents, friends and family gathered for what is the …
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Congratulations to QCT journalist Ruby Pratka
The Quebec Chronicle-Telegraph team extend their heartiest congratulations to Ruby Pratka, who has received her Master’s in Public Communication, specializing in International Journalism. Ruby received her diploma at the graduation …
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A visit to see the razorbills near Île-aux-Grues
On June 12, the QCT and other media representatives set out by boat for the Île-aux-Grues archipelago downriver from Île d’Orléans to view a particular species of colonial seabirds, known …
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Anglican Cathedral presents Midi en Musique concert series
Douglas Renfroe, bass baritone. Sandra Bender, soprano. Genevieve Boileau, pianist. The Cathedral of the Holy Trinity will be presenting the first concert of …
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