Céline Dion on the Plains, une seule fois
The crowd on the Plains of Abraham on Saturday, July 27, was abuzz as they awaited the arrival on stage of Quebec’s most celebrated artist. With only 60,000 tickets available …
Céline Dion and René Angélil receive Order of Canada medals
At a unique ceremony held at the Citadel of Quebec on Friday afternoon, Céline Dion and her husband, René Angélil, were awarded Order of Canada medals by Governor-General David Johnston. …
Memorials and Things of Fame
1863 The Morning Chronicle James Baker was called up for sentence for manslaughter at the Court of Queen’s Bench, and Hon. Mr. Justice Meredith addressed him as follows: “You have …
By George, it’s a boy!
His Royal Highness Prince George Alexander Louis was born in London at 4:24 p.m. (11:24 a.m. EDT) on Monday, July 22. The delighted parents are Prince William and Catherine (fondly …
Lepage’s final Image Mill: a tribute to Norman McLaren
This summer, movie buffs will be particularly eager to see the all-new Image Mill presentation, which is a tribute to Canadian film animation pioneer Norman McLaren (1914-1987). This sixth and …
Royal ancestors’ baby photos
Prince Charles in the arms of his mother, Princess Elizabeth, surrounded by his grandfather, King George VI, his father, Prince Philip, and the Queen Mother. Baby Prince George’s grandfather …
Ozalik, a spiritual and cultural journey
This past Tuesday, the fourth production of Ozalik at the outdoor amphitheatre in Wendake started its 2013 season. The two-hour show starts at 8:30 p.m., playing Tuesdays through Saturdays until …
La Damnation de Faust at the Festival d’Opéra de Québec
Devil or angel, which will it be? Faust’s dilemma is whether to die a sad and bored old man (and go to heaven) or relive his glorious youth. He chooses …
The Quebec Citadel, a “small city” to discover
These days, the Quebec Citadel is a very popular place. On Friday, July 26, His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada, invited the public …
Gigantesque equestrian circus at Canyon Sainte-Anne
Canyon Sainte-Anne celebrates its 40th anniversary this year with Gigantesque, an equestrian circus by Ekasringa, to take place from July 23 to September 2. Canyon Sainte-Anne is located on Route …