Active Living 50+ Tips on eating and living well
On May 1, the Voice of English-speaking Quebec (VEQ) hosted the third presentation in the series called Active Living 50+ at the Jeffery Hale Pavilion. Each evening began with a …
Look to! The bells of the Cathedral of the Holy Trinity
It’s Wednesday evening in the bell tower of the Anglican Cathedral of the Holy Trinity in Vieux-Québec. About a dozen men and women arrive chatting, mostly in French. A voice, …
Spring gets stylish in Saint-Roch
Nestled in the the heart of Quebec City, the Saint-Roch district hasn’t always been the place to go for trend-spotting. But over the past few years, the area has bloomed …
Mérici College: the art of good food and drink
Last Thursday evening, an amazing fundraising event was held in the gymnasium of Mérici College on Grande Allée. But you’d never have guessed it was a gym! Exquisitely dressed tables, …
Former U.S. Navy SEAL visits Champlain–St. Lawrence Campus
On May 2, the Champlain-St. Lawrence Campus hosted a talk by Lieutenant Commander Leif Babin, a former United States Navy SEAL.* The presentation was part of a tour sponsored and …
Street views: The story behind Rue Frank-Carrel
Rue Frank-Carrel: This street, running parallel to Charest Blvd. in the Saint-Malo district, is named after Frank Carrel, owner of the Quebec Daily Telegraph from 1891 to 1925, and part-owner …
The psychological lowdown on Villeneuve’s film Enemy
On April 22, Studio P in collaboration with Librairie Pantoute hosted its second Ciné-Psy discussion on psychology in cinema. Le Devoir’s Sylvie Nicolas talked about Denis Villeneuve’s recent film Enemy, …
Trinity’s Spring Coffee Party enjoyed by all
Trinity ACW held their annual Spring Coffee Party last Saturday, a nice sunny morning. The food table was laden with delicious goodies, and there were lots of books, plants, and …
Canadian Bacon art show features up-and-coming artists
The Quebec City clothing company Plenty Humanwear hosted the Canadian Bacon art show on April 25. Led by curator and local artist Phelipe Soldevila, selected works were presented in the …
Quebec City families finally get the fair they’ve been waiting for
It’s hard to believe that the Parents and Kids Fair is celebrating its inaugural year in Quebec City. But, 22 years after what is now recognized as the BIGGEST consumer …