A tenth anniversary commentary of 9/11
In the wake of last Tuesday’s attack on New York, I feel a need to share my feelings and memories. We were all profoundly shattered last week by the monumental …
MEMORIALS AND THINGS OF FAME
1861 The Morning Chronicle Work, in spite of its being a consequence of the curse, is yet the source of almost all the physical and much of the mental happiness …
All Aboard: Le Massif rail cruise to take maiden voyage
Fall brings about many things: crisp fall leaves, apple cider and the “choo-choo” of a new train to Charlevoix. On September 9, Le Massif de Charlevoix rail cruise took its …
Ten years later Valcartier’s firefighters reunite on September 11
Ten years ago, Valcartier’s volunteer firefighters rallied to support the New York Fire Department when the Twin Towers tumbled down. “We organized a breakfast fundraiser and collected $7,400 for the …
Quebec’s common-law partners don’t share Canada’s common laws
The Supreme Court of Canada will soon decide if the province of Quebec is unjust in denying common-law partners the right to seek spousal support following a break-up. Just weeks …
TCHAROS, Kay
Kay Tcharos, age 86, passed away at the Résidence Cherbourg on June 28, 2011. She lived in Brossard. The funeral service was held on Saturday, July 2, at the Église …
TURNER, KATHLEEN “Kitty” (nee Skinner)
) formerly of Sillery, Pointe Claire, Quebec, and recently Huntsville, Ontario. On September 18, 2010, our dear Mom passed peacefully away at Muskoka Landing Retirement Home in Huntsville in her …
Youth Employment Services is expanding to Quebec City
For 15 years, Youth Employment Services (YES) has provided support and assistance to over 6,000 entrepreneurs in the Greater Montreal Area. The non-profit organization strives to enrich the community by …
Fur & Feathers Book Quest sets a record
With the end of summer came the end of the Morrin Centre’s Book Quest: Fur and Feathers. The closing activity included prize drawings and in keeping with the theme, a …
Corn-on-the-cob Start-Up party
The Quest Toastmasters club held its summer party at a member’s farm in beautiful Ste-Croix de Lotbinière. The hay cart ride was a highlight of the party just before enjoying …