Hôtel de Glace gives a chilly but charming welcome
The Hôtel de Glace opened to the public on Saturday, January 3. “It was cold earlier than usual this year, so our expert teams were able to start working in …
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A Valcartier vet and his horses during the Great War
This year’s First World War centenary has prompted me to remember my adventurous grandfather, Dr. Howard Wolff of Valcartier, who as a teenager was swept up in the national volunteer …
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Happy New Year! Big Ben rings in 2015
In Quebec City, Grande Allée was party central for those welcoming the New Year, topped off with fireworks at midnight. In London, England, crowds gathered to hear Big Ben ring …
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Invitation to a Burns Supper
The Fort St. Andrew’s Garrison of the 78th Fraser Highlanders, Quebec City invites you to a Burns supper on Saturday, January 24, 2015. Burns suppers are celebrations of the life …
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Stevenson delivers knockout punch and maintains his light-heavyweight title
The Colisée in Quebec City was packed on December 19. The main event, featuring Quebec’s favourite son, World Boxing Council light-heavyweight champion Adonis Stevenson (right), did not disappoint. In the …
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Wanted, dead or alive, actors for the QAC spring production!!
January means audition time for the Quebec Art Company, Quebec City’s foremost English-language theatre group. Tom Stoppard’s Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead will be staged this spring, and at least …
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Sir John A. Macdonald bicentennial celebrations
We Canadians have traditionally not done a very good job honouring our heroes, particularly past political leaders. Unlike our American and British cousins, and peoples in many other nations, we …
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Maureen (Rooney) McKenna 1924-2014
Mrs. Maureen McKenna died on December 30 at Saint Brigid’s Home in Quebec City, daughter Catherine by her side, and now joins her most beloved Desmond, husband of 60 years. …
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Help Beatrice Cadrin attend music symposium in Germany
Beatrice Cadrin, experienced violinist, orchestra conductor and arranger and former choral director of the Cathedral of the Holy Trinity, will be launching her new production company In Musica at the …
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Crowning the Carnival Queen
You may not be finished your holiday shopping or your New Year’s Eve plans quite yet, but Winter Carnival time is right around the corner. On January 30, one of …
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