Another historic battle on the Plains of Abraham
On February 1, Carnival organizers from La Ruche hosted the greatest snowball fight the world has ever seen! La Guerre des ducs (the title was inspired by the 1984 Quebec …
Memorials and Things of Fame
1864 The Morning Chronicle Mary Desmond, a servant girl about 21 years of age, who resided for the last four years with Mr. Andrews, opposite the St. Charles Cemetery on …
Carnival in Limoilou
While Carnival-goers in upper town enjoyed the first weekend complete with fresh snow, Limoilou residents saw Carnival come to them. In a nod to the carnivals of yesteryear, activities had …
Isabel McCartney – 104 years young!
Isabel McCartney recently celebrated her 104th birthday at St. Brigid’s Home with church friends Frances Kelly, Vi Kirkwood, Katherine Bleeker and her daughter Skyler Isabel. Family members organized a special …
Burns Supper a delicious treat
In late January every year, people of Scottish origin, or simply lovers of things Scottish, gather to celebrate “The Bard” – Robbie Burns – who was born on January 25, …
The strong presence of the Irish in Quebec City
The year’s first meeting of Irish Heritage Quebec took place on January 20. Some 50 people came to hear a talk given by lawyer John O’Connor entitled “The Irish Presence …
A celebration of women’s ministries at All Saints Chapel
On January 25, a Celebration of Women’s Ministry in the Christian Church was held during Prayer Week at All Saints Chapel (next to the Cathedral of the Holy Trinity in …
Tragedy at L’Isle-Verte seniors’ residence
The front pages of the local newspapers are filled with photos and details of a tragic fire that took place on January 23, 2014, in the small community of L’Isle-Verte …
St. Patrick’s Day parade preparations underway
The organization that coordinates the preparation of Quebec City’s Défilé de la Saint-Patrick (St. Patrick’s Day Parade) met with representatives of the Irish community in Nelligan’s Pub on the evening …
Your career… Make it your business
On January 13, 2014, a special “college exploration project” was launched involving 20 Secondary V students. CEGEP Champlain-St. Lawrence, Quebec High School, Saint Patrick’s High School, Dollard-des-Ormeaux High School, Industrial …