Memorials and Things of Fame
1863 The Morning Chronicle It is high time that the proper authorities should take measures, and see them carried out to the manner which lives are daily exposed by the …
Get off to an A+ start this school year
Parents, teachers and students are sharpening their pencils for the 2013-2014 school year that begins this week. Reactions and attitudes regarding going back-to-school vary greatly in children according to individual …
How the Light Gets In a tour de force
Fresh on the heels of winning an unprecedented fifth Agatha Award, Louise Penny’s latest novel brings to a head the bitter conflict that has been festering within the Sûreté between …
News Digest August 21, 2013
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Le Dîner en Blanc Was Well Served
Despite the likelihood of rain, 1,500 people attended the annual outdoor Dîner en Blanc last Thursday evening. On site, organizer André Auger shared his passion. “This year, for …
Expansion work complete at Université Laval PEPS
On July 4, the Rector of Université Laval, Denis Brière, announced the completion of work on the Physical Education and Sports Pavilion, or PEPS, as it is familiarly known. Also …
Bilingualism a “mixed bag” for Quebec City author
Thursday, August 15, the Morrin Centre hosted a special off-festival event with author Kathleen Saint-Onge. Originally from Quebec City, the author grew up in a French-speaking home and attended English …
Grosse-Île passes half-million mark!
Since 1990, when Parks Canada first opened Grosse-Île’s doors to the public, over 500,000 visitors have flocked there. Located in the middle of the St. Lawrence River, the island served …
Séminaire de Québec opens its doors to the public
As part of its summer program celebrating the 350th anniversary of the Séminaire de Québec, the public is invited to entrez dans nos murs. Guided tours will be offered within …
Festibière carries on ages-old traditions
“In ancient Greece, Hippocrates used beer to treat fevers. In the Middle Ages, beer was said to stimulate the appetite. Historically, beer has been recognized for its many virtues.” Mayor …