The National Battlefields Park walks away with five “blooms” and a special mention
The National Battlefields Park, a finalist in the Special Attractions category at the national edition of Communities in Bloom, walked away with five “blooms” and a special mention for Green …
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Open Letter to the Honourable Pauline Marois from the Mayor of Mississauga
October 1, 2012 Dear Madam Premier:I was pleased to see a woman offer herself for political office and be elected Premier of the Province of Quebec and I would like …
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Cutting class for the Grey Cup 100 Tour
Last week several elementary students left their books behind for an up-close lesson in Canadian history that’s rarely a part of textbook curriculum. Canada’s Grey Cup has been traveling the …
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Quebec’s Cirque du Soleil at home in Hollywood
How do you impress the richest, hottest, biggest celebrities in the world? Invite Quebec’s Cirque du Soleil to give a performance at the 2012 Academy Awards in Hollywood’s Dolby Theatre. …
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“Echoes of Erin” in Shannon
The Comhaltas Irish show last Wednesday evening, October 17, was an unqualified success. It certainly came through with all that was promised by local media and played to an enthusiastic …
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Memorials and Things of Fame
1862 The Morning Chronicle We observe that the ornamental fountain has been removed from the basin in the Place D’Armes and put into winter quarters. This will leave a policeman …
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News Digest for October 24, 2012
English News Serving Quebec City since 1764 since 1764, North America’s Oldest Newspaper *TM using the most advanced news distribution method in over 246 years! Newsstand Locations Subscribe online access …
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Smiles and surprises at the CWL Christmas Sale
The Catholic Women’s League hosted its charming annual Christmas Sale at St. Patrick’s Church on Saturday afternoon, October 20 and after mass on Sunday, October 21, the same Sunday …
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SHANAHAN, Corinne
Peacefully at St. Mary’s Hospital in Kingston, ON, Oct.12, aged 86 after a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Quebec City on Aug. 2, 1926, to Joe Shanahan and …
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Objects and their meaning
“Material culture is that segment of man’s physical environment which is purposely shaped by him according to a culturally dictated plan.” James Deetz (1930-2000) We travel and often purchase souvenirs …
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