Dominique Maltais: “Mission accomplished”
Four years of constant preparation … and everything is decided in five mind-bending, teeth-grinding minutes. Ça passe ou ça casse. You make it or you break it. This is true …
Bronze medal caps career for Quebec City skier
Kim Lamarre knows what makes a good story. The Quebec City skier, a former student at Holland School, put down a thrilling final run Tuesday evening to take bronze in …
Philippe Marquis at the Olympics
For a while, Philippe Marquis wasn’t sure he’d be going to the Olympics. And then he was. And then he wasn’t. And then he was. And then he wasn’t. And …
Valentine’s Day storm almost disrupts International Pee-Wee Hockey Tournament
Cupid sent a lot more than arrows on February 14. The Valentine’s Day snowstorm caused delays for members of some hockey teams heading into town for the 55th International Pee-Wee …
Skiing under the lights at Université Laval
As Canada’s ski team prepared for the Olympic Winter Games in late January, a new ski tradition was born on the snow-covered Université Laval football field. The Sprint Rouge et …
Canadian medal winners at the Sochi Winter Olympics
Since the February 12th issue, the following athletes have garnered gold, silver or bronze for Team Canada. Jennifer Jones skipped her teammates – Kaitlyn Lawes, Jill Officer and Dawn McEwen …
Chinese Spring at the Grand Théâtre
On February 11, the Chinese Carnival 2014 presented the Gala du Printemps at Quebec City’s Grand Théâtre, as part of its Canada-wide tour. The Salle Louis-Fréchette was almost sold out …
“Can you see me?” School-bus safety campaign
With a little help from a larger-than-life raccoon wearing yellow overalls, the Association du Transport écolier de Québec (ATEQ) wants to remind students, teachers and drivers about the basic rules …
MCDC community forum in Thetford Mines
The Megantic English-speaking Community Development Corporation (MCDC) held its biennial community forum on February 8, 2014, at the Thetford Mines Golf and Curling Club. Every two years, this event provides …
Shirley Temple, North America’s dimpled darling
Shirley Temple, the famous child star who later became a respected American diplomat, passed away on February 10, at age 85, at her Woodside, California, home. She was married to …