Philippe Marquis at the Olympics
For a while, Philippe Marquis wasn’t sure he’d be going to the Olympics. And then he was. And then he wasn’t. And then he was. And then he wasn’t. And …
Valentine’s Day storm almost disrupts International Pee-Wee Hockey Tournament
Cupid sent a lot more than arrows on February 14. The Valentine’s Day snowstorm caused delays for members of some hockey teams heading into town for the 55th International Pee-Wee …
Skiing under the lights at Université Laval
As Canada’s ski team prepared for the Olympic Winter Games in late January, a new ski tradition was born on the snow-covered Université Laval football field. The Sprint Rouge et …
Canadian medal winners at the Sochi Winter Olympics
Since the February 12th issue, the following athletes have garnered gold, silver or bronze for Team Canada. Jennifer Jones skipped her teammates – Kaitlyn Lawes, Jill Officer and Dawn McEwen …
Chinese Spring at the Grand Théâtre
On February 11, the Chinese Carnival 2014 presented the Gala du Printemps at Quebec City’s Grand Théâtre, as part of its Canada-wide tour. The Salle Louis-Fréchette was almost sold out …
“Can you see me?” School-bus safety campaign
With a little help from a larger-than-life raccoon wearing yellow overalls, the Association du Transport écolier de Québec (ATEQ) wants to remind students, teachers and drivers about the basic rules …
MCDC community forum in Thetford Mines
The Megantic English-speaking Community Development Corporation (MCDC) held its biennial community forum on February 8, 2014, at the Thetford Mines Golf and Curling Club. Every two years, this event provides …
Shirley Temple, North America’s dimpled darling
Shirley Temple, the famous child star who later became a respected American diplomat, passed away on February 10, at age 85, at her Woodside, California, home. She was married to …
Memorials and Things of Fame
1864 The Morning Chronicle The concert at the Lecture Hall, in aid of the Widows and Orphans of the Church Missionary Society was in every respect highly successful and reflects …
Québécois directors nominated for Oscars
Denis Villeneuve and Jean-Marc Vallée are both accomplished film-makers. Villeneuve was nominated for an Academy Award (Oscar) in 2011 for Best Foreign Language Film for his film Incendies in French/Arabic. …