CQSB considers 2010-11 budget Friday
The Central Quebec School Board will take up its 2010-11 budget Friday night during its regular monthly meeting at its offices on Chemin Saint Louis. The CQSB was originally scheduled …
English school access still difficult
The Quebec Chronicle-Telegraph article, “Register now for fall French language courses” (Aug. 4), and last Saturday’s “Education 2010” supplement of the Montreal Gazette with advertisements of private schools and of …
VEQ Finding Your Niche sponsors walking tour
The Voice of English-speaking Quebec will sponsor a walking tour of Old Quebec on September 11 as part of its Finding Your Niche newcomers program. VEQ held its first Finding …
QCGN supports new effort to reverse census decision
The Quebec Community Groups Network has expressed its full support for the Fédération des communautés francophones et acadienne (FCFA) du Canada in its effort to get the federal government to …
New Shannon water study irks residents
Even as Shannon residents are enjoying the benefits of a new water system, the results of a new study issued by l’Institut National de sante publique du Québec have stirred …
Summer heat is tough on calèche horses
This summer’s long heat wave combined with abnormal levels of smog and humidity has affected affected everybody from human beings to . . . horses. In a recent letter sent …
Canada: A shattered dream or a dream yet to Come true?
Canada is a country with no jobs for new immigrants, regardless of however suitably qualified they are, old or young. Even simple blue-collar jobs are hard to find, but most …
Monumental Graffiti
In response to Thomas Eden’s article in the July 7, 2010, edition regarding the graffiti spray-painted on the Cross of Sacrifice or cenotaph on Grande-Allée at the entrance to the …
Government of Quebec announces government funding for Jeffery Hale Hospital and two other community health centres
Dr. Yves Bolduc, the MNA representing the Jean Talon riding, has announced $415,000 in government for renovations to Jeffery Hale Hospital, St. Brigid’s home and the Residence Paul Triquet. Jeffery …
Feds awards $1.8 million to POLE Chaudière-Appalaches
The federal government has allocated $1,800,000 in funding to POLE Quebec Chaudière-Appalaches. The funds will enable the organization to provide enterprises in the greater Quebec City region with a wide …