Travel writer Batting on the Bosphorous
Quebec High School will be scene of a rare appearance by Angus Bell on Tuesday, Oct. 21. The event has been arranged by AngloStore.com. Bell, a travel writer from Montreal …
Military giants on parade next Saturday
Gilles Lamontagne doesn’t believe his exploits loom any larger than those of other Canadians who fought for Canada during World War II. “I don’t want to be the hero,” Lamontagne …
Memorials and Things of Fame for August 18, 2010
August 1910 Dr. Harvey Hawley Crippens and his stenographer, Miss Clara Ethel LeNeve, two prisoners who have seemingly set two continents ablaze with excitement, are now speeding on their way …
CQSB considers 2010-11 budget Friday
The Central Quebec School Board will take up its 2010-11 budget Friday night during its regular monthly meeting at its offices on Chemin Saint Louis. The CQSB was originally scheduled …
QCGN Action Plan promotes healthy aging for our English-speaking seniors
The Quebec Community Groups Network today launched an Action Plan for English-speaking seniors which sets a path for building healthier communities and a brighter future for our seniors. Blazing a …
Working amimals for profit
Horses, whether pulling caleches, performing in rodeos, Cavalia, etc., are the one of the most abused animals when in contact with men. Disgusting!Dave LucasMontreal....
Horses should be treated humanely
Horses, like any domestic animals, be they working animals or household pets, are for the most part treated humanely or like members of the family. It does not make sense …
Horse drawn carriages a heartbreaker
Since becoming a resident of Quebec City in 1982, each and every time I witness these horse-drawn carriages, my heart breaks; I could just weep. The public is informed that …
Calèche horse dies the day before the QCT sounded concerns of abuse with Qubébec City’s horses
Coinciding almost to the day of a Chronicle-Telegraph report detailing possible heat-related problems suffered bycalèche horses in Old Quebec, a horse pulling a calèche had to be destroyed the evening …
Summer Notes activities and events August 18, 2010
August 17 to 21: Les Plaines Lunes on the Plains of Abraham after sunset. With over 2000 costumed characters and 500 volunteer walk-ons – a grandiose historical epic. This second …