Medicare user fees
Once again we are starting to hear about problems with our health care system. People dying because of waiting lists and people being neglected in hallways. Sad but true. It’s …
From Book Fair to Bursaries
Over the years the members of the English-Speaking Community of the Greater Quebec City Region have been generous in donating their books to the used-book sale the Quebec City Women’s …
PATRICK DESMOND McKENNA August 30, 1924 – March 12, 2010. World War II Veteran
PATRICK DESMOND McKENNAAugust 30, 1924 – March 12, 2010. World War II Veteran Peacefully, in Kanata, Ontario, on March 12, in his 86th year, his wife and daughter Catherine by …
City ready for return of St-Patrick’s Day parade
All systems are go for Saturday’s revival of the St-Patrick’s Day parade. Organisers of the event say the parade will be the first in over 80 years.Parade Grand Marshal and …
Former-QCT editor appointed new Director at CEDEC
Michèle Thibeau spent 10 years working for the Chronicle-Telegraph, not realizing it was providing the perfect background for her latest endeavour. “I spent almost a decade of my life learning …
O’Gradys honored at 44th Shannon Irish Show
Larry Hamilton has known Ellen and Gene O’Grady since they moved to Shannon from Limoilou with their then-young family just over 30 years ago and seen up close the couple …
St-Vincent School and the 2010 Olympics
St-Vincent School caught the Olympic fever this year. Class 403 made a snowman village representing the 2010 Winter Olympics. Every student made a different snowman, dressed up according to one …
St. Patrick’s Day and drinking and driving
On March 17th everyone is Irish, and green will be seen throughout Canadian cities. However, St. Patrick’s Day can be a dangerous holiday due to the large number of impaired …
St. Pat’s High recognized for recycling project
On February 16, 2010 St. Patrick’s High School was awarded a $1000 prize from the Green Apple Projects foundation of Metro. The school was recognized for their community recycling project. …
Bill 104 and Anglo complacency
I was delighted to read the March 10, 2010, Canwest News Wire press release of the Quebec English School Boards Association (QESBA). The association is planning to put up “billboards …