Advanced English Discussion Group celebrates fifth anniversary
The Advanced English Discussion Group recently celebrated its fifth anniversary at the Morrin Centre with a 5 à 8 cocktail party. Founded in September 2009, through the initiative of Annie …
Parallel, an exhibit comparing the conflicts of 1914 and 2014
On December 3, the Musée du Royal 22e Régiment in the Quebec Citadel opened its latest exhibit, Parallel. Photos and memorabilia of the Great War of 1914-1918 are paired with …
Mistakes or variations?
What did you do that for?” “Si j’aurais eu le temps, j’aurais apporté du vin.” Sentences like these have given language teachers headaches for years – “Never end a sentence …
La Maison Anglaise and The French House
For those who truly enjoy reading (I mean, holding an actual book in your hands, not reading online or on an iPad or e-book), this is the place for you. …
News Digest December 3 2014
**Unable to view photos or links? view online Issue December 3, 2014 English News Serving Quebec City since 1764 since 1764, North America’s Oldest Newspaper *TM using the …
Witness for the Prosecution offers superb entertainment and outstanding talent
Community theatre is not usually synonymous with a professional level of production and performance. But the Quebec Art Company (QAC), a non-profit amateur English-language theatre group, is no ordinary community …
International Supper at St. Andrew’s Kirk Hall
Everything from goat curry, chili con carne, spätzle, ragoût and tourtière (all made by members of the congregation) to a meatball-and-mushroom delicacy from the Ciccio Café tempted the palates of …
Laissez les bons temps rouler! with Bill Russell
William (Bill) T. Russell, originally from Louisiana, described the musical culture of the Bayou State at a recent meeting of the Quebec City Women’s Club. The evening was filled with …
Quebec City’s English-speaking community seeks concrete action to maintain control of Jeffery Hale – Saint Brigid’s
Voice of English-speaking Québec (VEQ) is still very concerned about the future of Jeffery Hale – Saint Brigid’s and its critical role for the English-speaking community of the greater Quebec …
Memorials and Things of Fame
1864 The Morning Chronicle The festival of St. Andrew, the national anniversary of our fellow-citizens of Scottish descent, was not celebrated by any public or organized fete that we are …