Myths and mysteries behind St. Patrick
What is it about Saint Patrick, anyway? The simple answer is that someone who was likely a fairly ordinary fellow became a great deal more entertaining and useful posthumously. The …
The Great Gathering of the Frampton Irish
I wish some day we could have a great gathering in Frampton, maybe in the year 2015. We were always told, when I was young, that the Irish arrived in …
A visit to the MCDC office in Thetford Mines
The Megantic English-speaking Community Development Corporation (MCDC) describes itself as “a non-profit organization whose mission is to serve the English-speaking community of Chaudière-Appalaches and Arthabaska-L’Érable.” The office, which also serves …
Leucan 12-Hour Ski Challenge at Stoneham Ski Resort
Every year, to officially wind up the night-skiing season, Stoneham Ski Resort organizes a fundraising activity, the Leucan 12-Hour Ski Challenge, in support of children with cancer and their families. …
Canada off to a good start at Sochi Paralympics
The Sochi 2014 Winter Paralympics opened on Friday, March 7, and by the end of the first weekend Team Canada had already racked up some impressive results. Brian McKeever won …
Sledge hockey medal hopes for Shannon Paralympian
On the last day of the Sochi Paralympic Games, Canada will go for a historic medal sweep in hockey. After the men’s and women’s Olympic teams both won their second …
SLC Lions honour their Seniors
This past week was Seniors Week for the St. Lawrence Lions, as the Lions men’s hockey team and both Division 2 basketball teams played their last regular season home games. …
The first Quebec International Winter Triathlon
The world première of the ITU Quebec Winter Triathlon took place on the Plains of Abraham this past weekend, showcasing the world’s best male and female triathletes and paratriathletes. Summer …
Elite racers break new ground at ITU Winter Triathlon
The 34 athletes lined up on the Plains of Abraham for the start of the ITU Winter Triathlon Elite races were among the best in their sports. Quebecer Marc-André Bédard …
Disability no barrier for paratriathlon athletes
Skating or skiing without seeing where you’re going may sound like a daunting experience, but Simon Tremblay is used to it. Tremblay, who is blind from birth, took the silver …