Proposals for a new Charter of Quebec Values presented
On September 10 at the National Assembly, the Minister responsible for Democratic Institutions and Active Citizenship, Bernard Drainville, presented the government’s proposals on religious neutrality of the government and religious …
Coast Guard tragedy in the North
During a routine ice reconnaissance mission in the far North on September 9, a tragic accident occurred in the McClure Strait, in the vicinity of Banks Island, Northwest Territories. Three …
Show de la Rentrée launches Université Laval school year
The 12th edition of the Show de la Rentrée kicked off the Université Laval academic year at the Maurice-Pollack Building on September 11. By 7:00 p.m., students, faculty and the …
How fast is a pro cyclist, anyway?
As in any race, the two obvious questions following Saturday’s fourth Grand Prix Cycliste de Québec were – “Who won?” and “How fast was he?” The winner was a Dutchman, …
St. Pat’s kicks off football season with tailgate party
The smell of hotdogs was in the air on the Plains of Abraham on Sunday as St. Patrick’s High School (SPHS) kicked off the football season with the now-traditional tailgate …
A look at the Palais Montcalm’s new concert organ
The week before the inauguration of the grand concert organ at the Palais Montcalm, Jacquelin Rochette, artistic director of Casavant Frères, gave this writer a guided tour of the magnificent …
Anglican Bishop speaks out about Via Rail link to Gaspé
Via Rail’s decision to suspend passenger service along the Gaspé Peninsula effective September 17, 2013, could do irreparable harm to the people and communities of the region, says the Anglican …
Memorials and Things of Fame
1863 The Morning Chronicle At a late hour on Friday night, a hurricane set in, accompanied by rain, which lasted until about daybreak on Saturday morning. The strength of the …
Digging up the past
Joe Lonergan, President, Irish Heritage Quebec Just last month the Central Quebec School Board was having repair work done to the foundations of the old “Brother House” section of St. …
Keep the light turning at the Metis Lighthouse
Clear but cool weather greeted local residents this past Labour Day at an open house at the Metis Lighthouse located on Pointe-Mitis in the Lower St. Lawrence community of Métis-sur-Mer. …