St. Patrick’s Church pilgrimage to Grosse Île
On a recent visit to St. Patrick’s Church, His Eminence Cardinal Gérald Cyprien Lacroix suggested he would appreciate visiting Grosse Île this coming summer. The parishioners have taken the Archbishop …
VEQ proud of its accomplishments during past year
Voice of English-speaking Quebec (VEQ) held its annual general meeting on May 28 at the Jeffery Hale Hospital’s Coin Soleil. Bill Donnelly, who acted as the “traffic director” of the …
A new take on an old ad
If you have ever walked into a rustic restaurant or store in Quebec City and been captivated by the decor, you are probably witnessing the creative work of Ron Stewart. …
Congratulations to Champlain – St. Lawrence Class of 2015
On May 22, Champlain-St. Lawrence Campus held its graduation ceremony for the Class of 2015 at the Montmartre Centre in Sillery. Graduates wearing green caps and gowns paraded into the …
Award helps QHS students keep cooking
The SNACS (Special Needs Activities and Community Services) program for teens and young adults with special needs at Quebec High School will keep cooking next school year, after receiving an …
Cultural Interlude at Domaine Cataraqui
The Jeffery Hale Friends’ Foundation and Saint Brigid’s Foundation are busy preparing for the fourth edition of the Cultural Interlude, which will take place at the beautiful Domaine Cataraqui in …
Memorials and Things of Fame
1865 The Morning Chronicle Four boys were tried yesterday before the Recorder for obstructing the thoroughfare by playing football in Nouvelle street. No obstruction, however, was proved and the complaint …
STREET VIEWS: The story behind Côte Dinan
Côte Dinan is named in honour of Francis J. Dinan (1871-1950), the descendant of a prominent Irish family. Dinan was a Quebec City alderman from 1912 to 1918 and from …
Marais Léon Provancher: purveyor of natural wonders
The spellbinding Marais Léon Provancher is a 125-hectare marsh dedicated to the protection of local fauna and flora. Throughout the year, free of charge, visitors can explore the natural wonders …
Book swap fever hits Portneuf Elementary School
Portneuf Elementary School (PES) principal Linda Beaulieu has always been an ardent promoter of literacy and reading, and when she approached Quebec City Reading Council (QCRC) with an exciting partnership …