Quebec’s Cirque du Soleil at home in Hollywood
How do you impress the richest, hottest, biggest celebrities in the world? Invite Quebec’s Cirque du Soleil to give a performance at the 2012 Academy Awards in Hollywood’s Dolby Theatre. …
“Echoes of Erin” in Shannon
The Comhaltas Irish show last Wednesday evening, October 17, was an unqualified success. It certainly came through with all that was promised by local media and played to an enthusiastic …
Smiles and surprises at the CWL Christmas Sale
The Catholic Women’s League hosted its charming annual Christmas Sale at St. Patrick’s Church on Saturday afternoon, October 20 and after mass on Sunday, October 21, the same Sunday …
SHANAHAN, Corinne
Peacefully at St. Mary’s Hospital in Kingston, ON, Oct.12, aged 86 after a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Quebec City on Aug. 2, 1926, to Joe Shanahan and …
New Executive Director at the Morrin Centre
The Literary and Historical Society of Quebec is pleased to announce that Barry McCullough has been appointed as the Executive Director of the Morrin Centre, Quebec City’s English-language cultural flagship. …
The Kruzenshtern: history afloat
At nearly 115 metres in length, the Kruzenshtern is one of the world’s largest sailing vessels still active. On Thanksgiving weekend, the great barque was in port in Quebec City. …
Memorials and Things of Fame
1862 The Morning Chronicle In connection with the recent robberies, we heard a statement to the effect that, in virtue of an existing regulation in our City Police force, …
VEQ Bilingual Job Fair at CEGEP Champlain St. Lawrence
On October 11, the Voice of English-speaking Quebec (VEQ) held its Bilingual Job Fair in the CEGEP Champlain St. Lawrence gym as the second part of its Connect to the …
Central Québec School Board shines in 2011 Uniform Exam
The Central Québec School Board (CQSB) has been informed that the results of the Ministère de l’Éducation, du Loisir et du Sports (MELS) 2011 Uniform Exams identifies CQSB as having …
Portneuf Elementary School joins schools across Canada in Guinness World Record challenge
“We are always excited to take part in an event that’s larger than just in our school. This is across the country and even though we are a small school, …