The Hamelin brothers off to their second Olympics
When five-year-old François Hamelin first strapped on long-bladed skates and began racing the other kids around the rink, it was only a matter of time before his older brother Charles …
A day in the life of Carnival snow sculptures
The snow sculpture competitions have been a Carnival tradition for over 50 years. On Sunday afternoon, after a long night of sculpting, the Canadian champion was crowned. Twenty-four hours in …
The 21-day Act of Kindness challenge
Everest Elementary, along with Holland Elementary and Dollard-des-Ormeaux School, are participating in a 21-day challenge to document as many acts of kindness by students and staff as possible in a …
A strong contributor to the fabric of Quebec City
On January 22, Champlain-St. Lawrence College held an open house to welcome prospective students for the Fall 2014 session. In its 55 years, the campus has had a strong impact …
“Five errors in the Charter of Quebec Values” according to McGill Law professor
On January 29, about 100 Champlain-St. Lawrence students crowded into a classroom to hear McGill University Law professor Daniel Weinstock give a talk entitled “Five Errors in the Charter of …
Memoires of James McPherson Le Moine published
Les Presses de l’Université Laval are launching a new book in French and English, the complete title of which is Souvenirs et réminiscences / Glimpses & Reminiscences de James McPherson …
NDP launches a petition regarding safety of Quebec Bridge
Editor’s note: The Quebec Bridge was opened for train, motor vehicle and pedestrian traffic on December 3, 1919, after some 30 years of construction during which time it collapsed twice, …
Can our table scraps heat and light Quebec City?
We may know the answer as early as 2018. Within a few years, our uneaten pizza crusts, greasy paper towels, food wrappers and used coffee filters will be collected separately …
Ethel Dillon: a Carnival Duchess in 1960
Even today Ethel (Dillon) St. Martin lights up with excitement when talking about her experience as a Carnival Duchess 54 years ago. She recently attended a reunion of 150 Carnival …
Happy Chinese New Year from the QCT
Xannián hao!,” was heard around the world on January 31 to welcome in the Chinese New Year, the Year of the Horse. Many festivities, parades, fireworks and authentic meals are …