Diamond Jubilee Medal for Canadian veteran Pascal Lacoste Marie White
At last year’s Remembrance Day Ceremony, Pascal Lacoste, a veteran of the Bosnian War, who was weak from having just ended his hunger strike, placed a wreath to honour Canada’s …
Huron-Wendat nation receives Commemorative War of 1812 Medal and Banner
On November 8, Grand Chief Konrad Siouï and his Family Chiefs were sworn in to a new term of office for the Huron-Wendat nation. In a touching ceremony, the Grand …
Quebec High School remembers Corporal Jason Patrick Warren
There is a Remembrance Day wreath and plaque in the entrance hall at Quebec High School. It is there for all to remember. The plaque reads: “In memory of Corporal …
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 …
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 …
A photograph from the Great War
My father’s name was John McKendrick Park. He was born in Scotland and immigrated to Canada with his father in the early 20th century. Grandfather had lost his wife following …