Irish Heritage Quebec welcomes Ireland’s ambassador Ray Bassett
Irish Heritage Quebec marked its 40th anniversary by inviting Ray Bassett, Ireland’s ambassador to Canada, to speak recently at McMahon Hall of St. Patrick’s Church. Bassett addressed the group of …
QCT journalists win big at QCNA Competition
Being honoured by a jury of one’s peers is one of the highest accolades possible. Yet this is exactly what the QCT received on Friday, May 31, 2013, from the …
American Consul hosts information meeting
American Consul General Peter O’Donohue, Consul Stuart Wilson and Consular Affairs Assistant, Sophie Maciagowski generously offered a panel-style meeting with several Americans who now call Quebec City their home. O’Donohue …
The debate on graffiti: art or vandalism?
Graffiti has been discussed a lot lately on CBC radio. On May 24, the topic on Radio Noon was, “Do you like tagging? Do you think it is art?” Tagging …
Conserving Quebec’s caribou, Part II: Woodland caribou not “out of the woods”
The caribou is an integral part of the culture of certain Aboriginal communities. It contributes to economic activity in [Northern Quebec], and also symbolizes Quebec’s wildlife heritage. For all of …
PQ gain a majority with Bill 14 vote
On May 30, Bill 14 was adopted “in principle” at the National Assembly with 67 votes by members of the Parti Québécois, Coalition Avenir Québec (CAQ), and Québec Solidaire, against …
Catholic Women’s League of Shannon is still very active
On Friday, May 24, the Catholic Women’s League (CWL) of Shannon had the honour of hosting the opening evening of the 66th Provincial CWL Convention. More than 70 members from …
Avenue Cartier Flea Market
The 18th edition of the Grande Marché aux puces on rue Cartier took place on Saturday. Bargain hunters were looking forward to summer temperatures for the first day in June, …
Lumières on the Séminaire de Québec this July
This past week in the beautiful chapel of the Musée de l’Amérique francophone, celebrations were announced to mark the 350th anniversary of the Séminaire de Québec this summer. A multi-functional …
Still time to register for Camp Keno summer holiday camp
The Borough of Sainte-Foy-Sillery-Cap-Rouge wishes to remind parents that there is still time to register for the Summer Holidays 2013 (Programme vacances d’Été – PVE) program, a day camp for …