News Digest August 28, 2013
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More to ownership than “a horse, of course”
There’s a power to horses. It is a cathartic relationship,” mused Lise Lafond during a recent interview. The human-horse dynamic is ages old, and has made possible everything from travel …
Military Tattoo pays tribute to Canadian veterans of Korean War
As part of the Quebec City International Festival of Military Bands, musicians, dancers and singers from Canada, Belgium, Chile, France, Germany and Russia presented an impressive Military Tattoo at the …
Sainte-Catherine-de-la-Jacques-Cartier: more than a one-horse town
Québec is a beautiful place to live, full of unique villages and towns. I want to share with you a special feature of my hometown, Sainte-Catherine-de-la-Jacques-Cartier. On my street alone, …
Archaeology and conservation talk at the Morrin Centre
As part of Archaeology Month activities, archaeologist André Bergeron gave a talk at the Morrin Centre on August 21 about his recent findings, projects and written works concerning dig sites …
SSQ Quebec City Marathon always a winner
A record number of runners took part in the 16th annual SSQ Quebec City Marathon: Lévis/Québec, also known as the Marathon des deux rives. Events took place from August 23 …
Saint-Sacrement Harvest Festival celebrates neighbourhood
Chattering children, clinking coins, wind rustling tablecloths and corn tassels are signature sounds. Steaming pots of that same corn, freshly boiled, sit gleaming golden right alongside vendors selling everything from …
Colourful art symposium at the Joan of Arc Garden
Last weekend, the National Battlefields Commission and the Symposium Plaines Couleurs welcomed 99 artists who set up their tents around the beautiful Joan of Arc Garden in the heart of …
QCT Mystery Photo Contest – August 28
This is the last week of our summer Mystery Photo Contest. Danielle Burns, Bethann Merkle and Shirley Nadeau have scouted out images of people, places and things around the city …
Quebec City Women’s Club wants Books! Books! Books!
This is the time of year when we tend to clear out our bookshelves and the various nooks and crannies in our homes where books seem to accumulate. Whether we …