The Kruzenshtern: history afloat
At nearly 115 metres in length, the Kruzenshtern is one of the world’s largest sailing vessels still active. On Thanksgiving weekend, the great barque was in port in Quebec City. …
Memorials and Things of Fame
1862 The Morning Chronicle In connection with the recent robberies, we heard a statement to the effect that, in virtue of an existing regulation in our City Police force, …
VEQ Bilingual Job Fair at CEGEP Champlain St. Lawrence
On October 11, the Voice of English-speaking Quebec (VEQ) held its Bilingual Job Fair in the CEGEP Champlain St. Lawrence gym as the second part of its Connect to the …
Central Québec School Board shines in 2011 Uniform Exam
The Central Québec School Board (CQSB) has been informed that the results of the Ministère de l’Éducation, du Loisir et du Sports (MELS) 2011 Uniform Exams identifies CQSB as having …
News Digest for October 17, 2012
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New course at St. Lawrence College
CEGEP Champlain – St. Lawrence is pleased to announce that it will offer a new new course this winter entitled Introduction to Medical Terminology, from February 16 to April 28, …
SHANAHAN, Corinne 1926 – 2012
SHANAHAN, Corinne1926 – 2012 Peacefully at St. Mary’s Hospital in Kingston, ON, Oct.12, aged 86 after a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Quebec City Aug. 2, 1926 to Joe …
The Penny People . . .
While I was at the library of the Morrin Centre this past week, three ladies walked in, eyes raised in awe as they looked around the room, drinking in the …
How Canadians celebrate Thanksgiving across the border
We all know that Thanksgiving is a very popular holiday in our neighbouring country to the south, the United States of America, but how do Canadians living abroad celebrate this …
Oscar buzz for The Master
The Master, which hit theatres on September 28, is a tale told by writer/director Paul Thomas Anderson (Magnolia, Punch Drunk Love, There Will Be Blood) and set in America’s post-World …