Memorials and Things of Fame – October 16, 2024
Memorials and Things of Fame Researched and compiled by Lorie Pierce lorie@qctonline.com October 19, 1854 – The Morning Chronicle Iron Coffins The undersigned offer for sale, at their shop, …
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From Colombia to Quebec: Huge sailboat ships coffee for Café William
From Colombia to Quebec: Huge sailboat ships coffee for Café William Peter Black, Local Journalism Initiative reporter peterblack@qctonline.com For a city known for sailing ships, with even a ship as …
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COVID, flu vaccinations for general population to begin this week
COVID, flu vaccinations for general population to begin this week Ruby Pratka, Local Journalism Initiative reporter editor@qctonline.com Quebecers who want additional protection against COVID-19 and seasonal flu will be able …
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Learning centres suspend new francisation enrolments
Learning centres suspend new francisation enrolments Ruby Pratka, Local Journalism Initiative reporter editor@qctonline.com Three Quebec City-area centres offering subsidized French language classes for newcomers known as francisation have announced that …
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‘Strange carnival’ celebrates spooky season in Old Quebec
‘Strange carnival’ celebrates spooky season in Old Quebec Danielle Burns danielle@qctonline.com Halloween isn’t just a day in Quebec City, it’s a season! There’s a masquerade party in almost every neighbour- …
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PREVIEW: Opéra de Québec prepares for the arrival of Le Comte Ory
PREVIEW: Opéra de Québec prepares for the arrival of Le Comte Ory Shirley Nadeau shirley@qctonline.com Italian composer Gioachino Rossini (1792-1864) penned Le Comte Ory, a comic opera that opened at …
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OCOL report challenges myths about Quebec anglophones
OCOL report challenges myths about Quebec anglophones Ruby Pratka Local Journalism Initiative reporter editor@qctonline.com Federal Commissioner of Official Languages Raymond Théberge has raised concerns about the effects of …
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Documentary explores LHSQ’s 200-year history
Documentary explores LHSQ’s 200-year history Shirley Nadeau shirley@qctonline.com In honour of the 200th an- niversary of the Literary and Historical Society of Quebec (LHSQ), the Ville de Québec has produced …
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Recyclage Vanier celebrates 40 years with inauguration of new plant
Recyclage Vanier celebrates 40 years with inauguration of new plant Shirley Nadeau shirley@qctonline.com Recyclage Vanier recently celebrated its 40th anniversary in style. On Oct. 2, the company took the opportunity …
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Crown Society of Canada highlights monarchy’s role
Crown Society of Canada highlights monarchy’s role Shirley Nadeau shirley@qctonline.com There were many kiosks at the VEQ Fall Fest held at Quebec High School on Sept. 21, but one was …
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