Canada’s new $20 bill — A means to remember
For most of us, references to Vimy Ridge only hint at a distant high school history lesson on the First World War. But with the passing of Canada’s last veteran …
Attention fashionistas!
Fashion lovers participated in a shopping extravaganza at the Espaces Dalhousie cruise terminal, attending the 3rd edition of La Braderie in Quebec City last weekend. La Braderie, which means “annual …
Dry November — Wet December
For the past 38 years now I have not drunk alcoholic beverages during the month of November. When I started this habit, my professional, social and recreational activities offered many …
Meanders: Memories of War on the St. Lawrence
Meanders is a permanent exhibit displayed at the Naval Museum of Quebec that emphasizes the historical importance and strategic significance of the defense of the St. Lawrence river. In the …
St. Patrick’s Parish remembers Canada’s fallen soldiers
At the Sunday Mass on November 11, the members of St. Patrick’s Parish paused to remember and pray for all those who have died and been injured during the wars …
Homemade treats can help your jack-o-lanterns “save face”
It’s the season to remember that throwing away good food is downright spooky. Statistics indicate nearly half of still-edible food is thrown away in an average household in an average …
Le Piolet — more than a dining experience
Near the Kabir Kouba falls in Wendake is a restaurant called Le Piolet. Since 1985, it has been providing young adults, aged 16-35 who are in difficult circumstances, with training …
Reunion success for Big Wreck is no accident
Big Wreck first came onto the music scene in the 1990s; a time when boy bands were record label favourites and rock bands were being separated into new genres like …
Sing-along Messiah at Chalmers-Wesley Church
The Sing-along Messiah is an annual event which started at Chalmers-Wesley in 1998. It is usually held in mid-November to welcome the Christmas season. This year’s Sing-along will be held …
Morrin Centre Halloween
Ghosts and cobwebs drifted through the Morrin Centre on All Hallow’s Evening, more commonly known as Halloween, as zombie librarians wandered around the balcony of the library and a mad …