French version of Bury Your Dead now available
Internationally acclaimed Canadian mystery writer Louise Penny was in town on January 17 along with her publisher Louise Loiselle of Flammarion Québec. With them were Claire and Louise Chabalier, the …
A history of the Brown family on TVA
The Brown family name is one of the most widespread in the Anglo-Saxon world. It is the 5th most common name in Canada, the United States, England, Scotland and Australia. …
A brief history of North America’s oldest newspaper
The Quebec Chronicle-Telegraph has enjoyed a very long and most distinguished history in Quebec City. This newspaper is a descendant of several newspapers published during the 18th, 19th and 20th … Continue reading A brief history of North America’s oldest newspaper
QAC auditions for spring play
Plans are underway for the Quebec Art Company’s spring production – The Importance of Being Earnest – a farcical comedy written by Oscar Wilde. Auditions will be held on Sunday, …
Wednesday outings for people 50 years or older
The Plains of Abraham invite people 50 years or older from Quebec City and its surrounding area to visit the Odyssey multimedia exhibition for free (with proof of age and …
“Earth has not anything to show more fair . . . ”
Oh, I know the poet was writing his impression of old London in the early morning, but he might just as well have been describing what I’m looking at right …
The Moderator of The United Church of Canada visits Quebec City
The Right Reverend Gary Paterson, 41st Moderator of The United Church of Canada, was in Quebec City last week to practise his French and to visit two local congregations: Chalmers-Wesley …
Memorials and Things of Fame for January 23, 2013
1863The Morning ChronicleThere are no two other items of household economy, not excepting food, that are more necessary and important during our long and severe winters than light and fuel. …
Quebec’s coolest fashion show
True to its name, the Fashion Jam held on Friday, January 18, at the Quebec City Convention Center, infused musical threads with fashion trends during the Snowboard Jamboree. Reputed to …
Reaching new heights at Big Air
After weeks of speculation over the large ramp that was constructed downtown below Autoroute Dufferin-Montmorency, Big Air finally took place on Saturday January 19. This is an adrenaline fuelled event …