The story behind Rue Lambert-Closse
This street honours Raphaël-Lambert Closse (circa 1618-1662), who was born in Saint-Denis de Mogues, France. He was a merchant when he arrived in Ville-Marie (now called Montreal) in 1647. His …
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MEMORIALS AND THINGS OF FAME
July 13, 1870 – The Morning Chronicle A Practical Joker – A soldier of the 69th Regiment, while passing through Fabrique Street on Monday, stopped opposite the shop window …
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OBITUARY: Theresa (Walsh) FANNING
Theresa (Walsh) FANNING1929-2020Mrs. Theresa Walsh, age 91, passed away on July 2 at Saint Brigid’s Home in Quebec City. She was predeceased by her husband William Fanning (1993) and her …
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Be a ‘member for a day’ at the historic Garrison Club
The Quebec Garrison Club / Cercle de la Garnison de Québec, located just inside Porte Saint-Louis in the Old City, has opened its doors to residents and tourists this summer, …
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Enjoy edible native plants but be wary of poisonous look-alikes
Summer is here but it is not the same as any other. With COVID-19 still in the air, one way to stay safe and away from the crowds, while easily …
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Rouge et Or to host three U Sports national championships
The Rouge et Or of Université Laval will have three busy autumns starting in 2021. U Sports confirmed that the university will host the U Sports national cross-country championship in …
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Ça va bien aller!
This original version of the now common pandemic message, Ça va bien aller, decorates the front porch of artist Sofy Bossé in Témiscouata-sur-le-Lac (Cabano). More of her works can be …
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CCAA golf event cancelled; Chouinard comes back with Blizzard
The Canadian Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA) has announced it will follow the lead of U Sports and has cancelled all its fall national championships.The CCAA made the news public on …
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Did you have a child in the VEQ Nursery School in the late 1980s?
Helen Meredith is trying to track down the woman who made this lovely cross-stitched WELCOME mat. Do you know her? The talented needle-woman is the parent of at least one …
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SNACS Book Fair provides summer reading
Books, books and more books were available at the SNACS Summer Book Fair. After almost four months of pandemic confinement, Special Needs Activities And Community Services (SNACS) held their annual …
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