News Digest for May 15, 2013
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Michael Ayre receives Moe Rosenhek Award
Michael Ayre was honoured last week when he was presented with the Citadel Foundation’s Moe Rosenhek Award by his daughter-in-law, Joanne Rosenhek. The award, commemorating the late Mr. Rosenhek’s contributions …
Don’t Everyone Jump at Once! Ross Murray’s latest book launched
Blue Ice Books of Quebec City launched Ross Murray’s second book Don’t Everyone Jump at Once on May 8 to an appreciative audience at the AngloStore. Murray is an award-winning …
Cyclo Nord-Sud collecting used bicycles
During your Spring cleaning, have you come across a bicycle collecting dust in your garage? Cyclo Nord-Sud are calling on the residents of Quebec to donate any used bikes which …
Memorials and Things of Fame
The Morning Chronicle About half-past five o’clock yesterday afternoon, a large mass of stone gave way from the rock in the vicinity of the Cape Diamond fortification and, rolling …
I’m forever blowing bubbles
As long as I can remember, playing with soap bubbles has been a fun activity at my home. Every summer a cousin, a niece, a grandchild or a visiting child …
Update from CQSB on proposed Bill 14
On April 24th, Madame Diane De Courcy, Minister responsible for the Charter of the French Language, in an effort to obtain the support of the Coalition Avenir Québec (CAQ) and …
Minister of Public Security sets up Maple Spring commission
The Minister of Public Security, Stéphane Bergeron, held a press conference at the National Assembly on May 8 to announce the formation of a three member commission to investigate the …
YES! Creative Souls Artists’ Conference in Montreal
For the 13th year, YES! (Youth Employment Services) presents a day of inspiration and information for artist-entrepreneurs from all artistic disciplines on Monday, June 3 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:15 …
Les Patriotes de Québec Gaelic footballers
The president of Les Patriotes de Québec Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA) Cillian Breathnach talks about his homeland sport and the Gaelic football team he founded. QCT – How did you …