20th Ice Hotel under construction at Village Vacances Valcartier
Quebecers are always happy to share their love of winter with the world. And what better way for visitors to experience the magic of snow and ice than to spend …
IHQ honours Patrick McKenna for his book on the history of St. Patrick’s High School
At Irish Heritage Quebec’s annual general meeting on Dec. 9, president Joseph Longergan presented a plaque to Patrick McKenna in recognition of the excellence of his book St. Patrick’s High …
OBITUARY: Donald DACRES
Donald DACRES1934-2019It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Donald Dacres, in Québec City, on December 5, 2019. Loving husband to Claudette Nicole Dacres, he was the …
VEQ Holiday Happy Hour sparks generosity for Hamper Campaign
Voice of English-speaking Québec (VEQ) spread festive cheer at the annual Holiday Happy Hour held on Dec. 4 at the Morrin Centre in partnership with the Literary and Historical Society …
Joe Malone to be honoured with a statue at Place Jean-Béliveau
Members of the media gathered at City Hall on Dec. 5 to witness the unveiling of a model of the work of art honouring Quebec Bulldogs hockey player Joe Malone …
Anglade’s leadership quest poses challenge to Quebec’s soul
Ted Jewell was one of the teachers my father, the elementary school principal, brought home occasionally for dinner. He was a charming, classy fellow whose career goal was to teach …
CAQ’s Joëlle Boutin takes Liberal fortress
The loss of the traditionally Liberal riding of Jean-Talon in Quebec City to the Coalition Avenir Quebec (CAQ) was not necessarily a surprise, but the margin of victory might have …
The story behind Rue Eugène-Fiset
This street is named in honour of Sir Marie-Joseph-Eugène Fiset, who was born in 1874 in Rimouski. He studied at the Rimouski Seminary and Université Laval, where he received a …
MEMORIALS AND THINGS OF FAME
December 12, 1819 – The Quebec GazetteInoculationWe are informed that Dr. Painchaud will inoculate, at his Lodgings, with fresh Vaccine Matter taken from a healthy child on Saturday last at …
Vibrant Voices share Christmas carols, cookies and cider
On the cold afternoon of Dec. 7, passersby and Christmas music enthusiasts found warmth, cookies, cider, and kindred spirits in St. Michael’s Anglican Church in Sillery. The Vibrant Voices/Voix Vivantes: …