The Morrin Centre receives a special award
Nominated in the recent Architectural Merit Competition for buildings in the Ville de Québec, the Morrin Centre received the Prix special du Jury for the overall restoration work which has …
James Blunt brings Some Kind of Trouble to town
Polarizing is a term that has been linked to James Blunt since his breakout song, “You’re Beautiful,” hit the airwaves in 2004. Nearly eight years later, the love-it or hate-it …
Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow . . .
Snowboarders and skiers are waxing up their equipment as Mont-Sainte-Anne and Stoneham Mountain are busy grooming their trails in preparation for this year’s ski season. Both ski hills are now …
Finding Fido under the tree
Canadian Federation of Humane SocietiesMost children ask for a pet at some point in their lives – very often a puppy, and very often at Christmas. They plead with Mom …
OSQ announce new conductor on December 1
The Orchestre symphonique de Québec (OSQ) is about to announce its new orchestra conductor. “The new conductor will arrive on December 1,” claims the OSQ web site. It also features …
Winners of the 75th Governor General’s Literary Awards
On November 15, the Canada Council for the Arts announced the 14 winners of the Governor General’s Literary Awards, worth $25,000 each. Here are some highlights from this year’s announcement:– …
Waiting
Now we have entered Advent, the Great Season of Waiting! At least, this is how I remember the Advent season, back “when I was a child, spoke like a child, …
Don’t miss the Quebec High School Coffee House!
Wondering what to do this weekend? Well, Friday, December 2 is a night of entertainment already planned out for you! Come and enjoy the talent show acts which Quebec High …
Family Literacy Day Activity Book available free online
(Toronto, ON – November 23, 2011) On January 27, 2012, the 14th annual Family Literacy Day® will take place across Canada, encouraging parents and children to learn together through fun …
Dry November Wet December
I am not referring to the dismal but warmer than usual weather we’re having; I am referring to another type of “moisture.” For the past 37 years I have not …