Newspapers, to be or not to be
Even in the 21st century, newspapers still mean a lot for our community and people beyond, you know. It’s true that you can hear the news on the radio, on …
MondoKarnaval
Travel the world without leaving Quebec City! The MondoKarnaval festival, formerly known as L’Afrique en fête, will take place on June 28 and 29 at the Cartier-Brébeuf National Historic Site …
Wendake Pow Wow
The Wendake Pow Wow begins Friday, June 27, in Wendake, home of the Huron-Wendat First Nation, and ends with a closing ceremony on Sunday, June 29. Parades, concerts, storytelling, dance …
Five books about the parish of Notre-Dame de Québec
On Tuesday, June 10, in the crypt of the church of Notre-Dame-des-Victoires at Place Royale, the parish of Notre-Dame de Québec launched five new books on the occasion of its …
60th anniversary of the arrival of the Hofsink family in Canada
On May 25, 1954, the Hofsink family left Rotterdam, Holland, to start a new life in Canada. The sign in the black and white photo, Afd. Passage, is an abbreviation …
Roller Derby in Beauport a smashing success
The Bardy Arena in Beauport was filled with Roller Derby enthusiasts who watched two amateur matches last Saturday. Some of the stereotypes associated with this colourful contact sport were difficult …
Memorial Vigil commemorates Canada’s mission in Afghanistan
Last Thursday, the final day to see the Afghanistan War Vigil in Quebec City, was besieged with heavy rain. The dismal atmosphere lent to the somber mood of the few …
Memorial Vigil commemorates Canada’s mission in Afghanistan
Soldiers who had survived the Canadian missions in Afghanistan, family members, ranking officers and other military personnel attended a solemn ceremony held in the Andrée-P.-Boucher building (formerly Sainte-Foy City Hall) …
A spectacular inauguration for the new museum of the Royal 22e Régiment
A colourful ceremony took place at the Citadel of Quebec City on May 29. The new Royal 22e Régiment Museum, which recalls 100 years of the history of the regiment, …
QCT 250th anniversary makes the news
We’re delighted to report that a tradition of 250 years of English-language news is newsworthy to other media, too. The anniversary has already garnered bilingual media attention, and we anticipate …