Irish Heritage continues effort to move St. Pat’s plaque
Representatives of Irish Heritage Quebec are hoping several new resolutions being passed by local historical societies will provide the impetus for the removal a commemorative plaque from St. Patrick’s High …
Miller, Ernest 1920 – 2010
Miller, Ernest 1920 – 2010 We are very saddened to announce the loss of our dad, Ernest Miller this past June, 7th 2010 at l’hôpital l’Hôtel-Dieu de Québec. He was …
Soldiers tell World War II stories
Paul DeVillers was on a Merchant Navy tanker in the Gulf of St. Lawrence in 1944 as he watched the ship next to his boat explode. ‘’We were just beside …
“Rock on Mr. Benning!”
There are some who are happy when retirement comes, and there are some who cannot stop working. David Benning is one of them. After teaching 33 years at Quebec High …
Liberal platform “coming along nicely’’
The Liberal Party platform is ‘’coming along nicely,” according to Navdeep Bains, Official Opposition Critic for Small Business and Tourism and Chair of Platform Development for the Liberal Party. Bains …
Official languages reports draw commissioner’s concern
Two new reports, issued within the last two weeks, highlight the concerns of Federal Commissioner of Official Languages Graham Fraser over the impact of what he calls the government’s laissez-faire …
Newsie Notes for June 9, 2010
St. Bartholomew’s Church Bourg Louis will be holding their annual Hot Dog Party, June 19 at 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Rivier Chaude Farm Home of Audrey Hill, in …
The “Pro-choi-life” open letter partially de-focuses the debate
If I was in favor of abortion, I would use this Open Letter by Cardinal Ouellet to attack the Catholic Church! I would quote the Cardinal who says that “only …
Future of newspapers befuddles journalists
Reporters, editors and media researchers gathered in Montreal this past weekend to discuss the impact and potential of social media in news gathering and presentation. The tone of the event, …
The Métis Lighthouse with Alexander Reford at the Morrin Centre
The Métis Lighthouse is an “icon of our maritime heritage,” says historian and Jardins de Métis director Alexander Reford who has spent the last 10 years researching the Métis-sur-Mer region …