Fair-weather warning: How to share the streets safely
The days are lengthening and the streets are slowly being cleared of ice and gravel. Although pedestrians are still walking along snow-walled sidewalks, they are out walking in increasing numbers. …
Pillow fight at Place d’Youville
On April 5, people armed with pillows gathered in Place d’Youville. On signal, at 3:00 p.m., they started whacking each other and the International Pillow Fight Day battle was underway. …
François de Laval and Marie de l’Incarnation proclaimed as Saints
A message from Paul-André Durocher, Archbishop of Gatineau and President of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops It is with great joy and thanksgiving that the Bishops of Canada welcome …
Memorials and Things of Fame
1864 The Morning Chronicle Mr. Hough of St. Anne street, has in his possession, not an Egyptian mummy, but a human skeleton forming part of the trunk of a tree. …
Andrea Falk: walking and ringing in circles
In 1972, Andrea Falk was an undergraduate student in Victoria, British Columbia. A friend of hers had signed up for a kung fu class and didn’t want to go alone. …
The Maîtrise des Petits Chanteurs bring Chicago to Quebec
This is a story of murder, crime, blood, adultery and betrayal … all of which are very dear to our hearts,” said high school actress Clara Turgeon, in the role …
“Living heritage” requires a good memory, and more
It is an interesting question – whether you are keeping heritage alive or keeping memories alive,” muses folk singer-songwriter Bill Russell. A native of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Russell has been …
Better conversations with loved ones with memory loss
Do you long for improved communication with your loved one either over the phone or face to face? Conversation is often difficult when the person we are talking with has …
Less than one week to Election Day
On April 7, Quebecers will go to the polls to choose the next government. Premier Pauline Marois’ Parti Québécois (PQ) will face off against the Liberals (PLQ) under Philippe Couillard, …
Stuart McLean and the Vinyl Cafe play to a packed house
Popular CBC Radio raconteur Stuart McLean and his show the Vinyl Cafe made a stop at the Capitole de Québec on March 30. Despite the stormy weather, a capacity crowd …