ROURKE, Neil Edward 1945-2014
Passed away peacefully at la Maison Michel Sarrazin on Tuesday, March 26, 2014, in his 68th year. Neil is predeceased by his parents: Russel Rourke and Violet Jordan. Loving husband …
Memorials and Things of Fame
1864 The Morning Chronicle A man named James Moffatt gave himself into custody last night stating that he had deserted from Her Majesty’s 14th Foot at Trinidad, W.I. in 1860. …
Quebec Chronicle-Telegraph is nominated in five categories in QCNA Better Newspaper Awards
Each year, the Quebec Community Newspaper Association (QCNA) holds a competition among its members in many different categories. The Quebec Chronicle-Telegraph is on the short list (one of three …
QCT journalist receives prize in the first annual Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities Awards
Newspapers Canada and Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities recently announced the winners of the inaugural Canadian Tire Jumpstart Awards, a writing competition for published articles that educate Canadians about the impact …
The fifth Défilé de la Saint-Patrick defies a spring snowfall
A “little bit” of snow couldn’t stop this parade! Horses and Highlanders, brass bands and bagpipes, dogs large and small, dozens of dancers, community organizations, family groups, Fighting Irish and …
Saint-Patrick’s Day celebrated with a mass and a banquet
On March 17, Saint-Patrick’s Day celebrations at St. Patrick’s Church started with a worship service which was followed by a banquet in McMahon Hall. The church was filled with members …
David Noël: a rising star in the Franco-English community
David Noël is fascinating to watch. Alert, eager and fine-featured, he sits alongside his co-actors, smiling amiably at the assembled crowd of press and photographers. The gathering is in aid …
Red Bull Crashed Ice made quite an impact
Quebec City hosted another edition of the Red Bull Crashed Ice cross-skating competition from March 20 to 22. The race began from an elevated ramp by the Tourny Fountain, continued …
The Performing Arts Festival: a phenomenal success
The Central Quebec School Board (CQSB) held its 11th Performing Arts Festival (PAF) on March 21 at Quebec High School (QHS) and at the Salle Jean-Paul-Tardif of the Collège Saint-Charles-Garnier. …
VEQ forum brings seniors and caregivers together
The Seniors Community Forum held at the Jeffery Hale Pavilion on March 18 was a great success. The forum, sponsored by Voice of English-speaking Quebec (VEQ) in collaboration with Jeffery …