Lewis, Owen Donald
Lewis, Owen DonaldDon was born in Sherbrooke and raised in Portneuf, QC where he met his lifelong sweetheart of sixty-four years, Joyce Ford. He volunteered and served as an RCAF …
Michel Tremblay
Michel Tremblay is a Quebec icon whose reputation has gone beyond the borders of the province. His creativity is just extraordinary and he has greatly contributed to literature, the theatre, …
A focus on Quebec Sculptors
Two of the Quebec’s public libraries are now showing works by local artists that are noteworthy in many ways. They are “carved pieces” – I deliberately set aside temporarily the …
Delivery of QCT will be late this week
Dear subscribers, We regret that, due to a delivery problem, this week’s issue of the Quebec Chronicle-Telegraph will arrive late. You may view the online version free of charge by …
News Digest for March 14, 2012
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“Back to Irish Roots”: Quebec City’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade
I cannot imagine St. Patrick’s Day without a parade. Where I grew up, Irish heritage is emphatically expressed during this holiday. Last spring, I was surprised to learn that I …
ImagiNation 2012: Writers’ festival at the Morrin Centre
Celebrate literature, meet the authors. (Quebec, Friday March 9, 2012) – ImagiNation, the Morrin Centre’s annual writers’ festival, will be held from April 11 to 15. Paul Almond, acclaimed TV …
Humanitarian commitment without borders
Thursday, March 8, was International Women’s Day. The Quebec Garrison Club marked it by presenting a luncheon-talk with Elizabeth Dallaire as the guest speaker. Dallaire spoke about the importance of …
Irish Moutarde: A Celtic rock band with a twist
Irish Moutarde is a Celtic punk rock band from Quebec City who have just released their debut single entitled “The Bear and the Maiden Fair.” The single is available for …
Tradition: St. Patrick’s Day at St. Brigid’s Home
Is Irish heritage still felt among the residents at St. Brigid’s Home today? “Yes, yes, very much so,” answered Jean-François Richard, the administrative agent. “There are still many here with …