Young violinists help Burundi flood victims
The day the rains came, Allison Blair was on her way back to Burundi from her father’s birthday celebration in Quebec City. Blair, a Quebec City native, has lived and …
DEMPSEY, Vivian
On February 14, 2014, Vivian Dempsey passed away peacefully at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre in Toronto at age 86. Vivian was born in Quebec City and graduated from St. Patrick’s …
Ultimate Fighting Championship coming to Quebec City
On April 16, the Pepsi Colisée will feature Quebec City’s first Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) event. Former welterweight champion “GS-P” Georges St-Pierre, named Canada’s Favourite Athlete several years running, has …
KELLY, Veronica (Vee Vee ) (1923-2014)
Vee Vee passed away peacefully and gracefully Sunday afternoon, February 16, 2014, at St. Brigid’s Home. After a life well lived and full of love, Vee Vee leaves behind her …
More than just a travelling art show
The William S. Paley modern art collection, an eclectic mix of French Impressionist works and 20th-century British and American paintings which headlined the list of travelling shows at the Musée …
McCARTNEY, Isabel 1910 – 2014
Isabel McCartney passed away peacefully at St. Brigid’s Home on February 19, 2014, at the age of 104. She was a lifelong resident of this area. A memorial service will …
Rally calls for end to Anticost oil exploration
Some 100 people gathered in front of the National Assembly last Friday, in spite of the winter weather, to call for an end to oil and gas exploration on Anticosti …
Business day for future Champlain-St. Lawrence students
On February 18, Champlain-St. Lawrence (SLC) hosted its third in a series of four events dedicated to interested applicants to join its Business program. The first, held in mid-January, introduced …
News Digest February 19, 2014
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A magical Carnival parade delights crowds
The Winter Carnival Parade in Upper Town was magical for the thousands of people who gathered along René-Lévesque Boulevard, Avenue Cartier, Grande Allée, and around the Tourny Fountain last Saturday …