Gaelic instrument ‘harps on’ traditional music
The Gaelic harp has a long and rich history. It has its origins in Ireland and the Scottish Highlands over 1,000 years ago, and even as late as the 19th …
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Protesters mourn the death of Jim
“Horse-drawn carriages are cruel.” “Horses don’t speak.” “R.I.P. Jim” The signs said it all Saturday afternoon as 50 people, many carrying flowers, gathered at the staging area for horse-drawn carriages …
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Situation of Hockey in Quebec: Habs Should Take Leadership Role
The debate regarding the lack of francophone, and more specifically Quebec-born, players drafted by the Montreal Canadiens has persisted for quite some time. And, for those who believe that the …
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Situation of Hockey in Quebec: Habs Should Take Leadership Role
The debate regarding the lack of francophone,and more specifically Quebec-born, players drafted by the Canadiens has persisted for quite some time. And, for those who believe that the franchise has …
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Jeffery Hale Community Services offering free workshop mini-series for caregivers
Caregivers have been tending to the needs of family members for centuries. With today’s advanced medical treatments and increased life expectancies, chances are that most of us will be involved …
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Women Artists. Breaking Down Barriers
The previous exhibition of works by women artists, held last year at the Museum national des beaux-arts du Quebec, demonstrated how, in the first part of the 20th century (1900-1965), …
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VEQ’s Fall Fest September 8
Saturday, September 18 is the date to visit local community groups and catch up with old friends.That’s when the Voice of English-speaking Quebec will hold its Fall Fest at Quebec …
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Cornforth, Margaret
Cornforth, Margaret In hospital, after a courageous battle with leukemia, surrounded by her family, on Wednesday, August 18, 2010, in her 78th year. Beloved wife of the late Denzil (Sonny) …
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McCoubrey, Violet (Higgins) 1916– 2010
McCoubrey, Violet (Higgins)1916– 2010 At the age of 93 years, Mrs. Violet Higgins passed away at the University Institute of cardiology and pneumology of Quebec, on august 23, …
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Language commissioners seek renewed ‘vitality’ of offficial tongues
The country’s five language commissioners (Canada, New Brunswick, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Ontario) are calling on the federal and provincial governments to step up their efforts to ensure the vitality of …
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