Newsie Notes for March 10, 2010
National Adult Learners’ Week Special Information Session Learn how to have your out-of-province experience and education recognized in Quebec!Thursday, March 25th at 12h00-14h00 at the Valcartier Family Centre, 1039 avenue …
Ladies and gentleman, meet the new Canada
Ladies and gentleman, meet the new Canada. No longer the humble also-rans, in two short weeks Canada redefined itself as brash, pushy, boisterous – and not afraid to put everything …
Owning the podium a noble objective
In response to Ladd Johnson’s letter in last week’s QCT entitled “Modesty is Important,” I have these words to say. As a native-born Canadian, I, along with many other millions …
Minister praises Paralympic team
Minister of State Gary Lunn this week praised the 2010 Winter Paralympic team members and Jean Labonte, the sledge hockey captain, on being named Canada’s flag-bearer at the 2010 Paralympic …
“Proclamation: The Word of the Lord” 2010
“Once again you must proclaim God’s message…” Revelation 10:11 (TEV)“Proclamation: The Word of the Lord” is in its sixteenth year in the province of Quebec. The goal of this project …
Kebs make player moves, break losing streak
Friday night’s Premier Basketball Leagues game in Quebec City, where the Quebec City Kebs played against the Halifax Rainmen, was just what the doctor ordered. The Kebs finally ended their …
Time for a shoeshine
Here I am sitting on a stool surrounded by a dozen pair of black and brown shoes. About every three months I decide it’s time to shine my shoes and …
Lawyers salivating over governments’ sin taxes
In 2001, a class action suit was brought by 120,000 problem gamblers in Quebec. They demanded that the costs of treating their addiction be covered by Loto-Quebec – the quasi-crown …
Memorials and Things of Fame
1850The Morning Chronicle The able and humane physician to the prison, Dr. Morrin’s remarks startled us not a little. There are some individuals it appears, who look upon the gaol, …
Home buying a good investment in Québec
According to the 17th Annual RBC Homeownership Survey, 90 per cent of Quebec residents believe that buying a house or condominium is a good investment, with 26 per cent saying …