A chance meeting with a black-crowned night heron
“Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better.” ~ Albert EinsteinI was paddling my kayak slowly on the Cabano River in Témiscouata, my camera tucked safely away …
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Sillery arena demo makes way for new housing
Not much remains of what was the only indoor ice rink in Sillery. Though demolition was paused during the construction holiday, in the space of a week, machines had made …
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Capitales vs Expos, Old-Timers’ style
Baseball fans will be able to travel back in time on Aug. 15 at Stade Canac as former members of the Quebec Capitales play against former Montreal Expos. Game time …
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Community Calendar
Wednesday, July 31 at 12:05 p.m. – Musical Wednesdays concert featuring Samuel Croteau (piano) and Antoine Trépanier (bassoon, voice and musical saw) at Chalmers-Wesley United Church, 78 Rue Sainte-Ursule in …
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Butt out to save our planet from going up in smoke
“You are greater than your addiction.” ~ Nasia DavosThey’re everywhere – on the beach, in front of office buildings, in parks and parking lots. Cigarette butts pollute: 30 per cent …
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Back Alley Jazz & Gin served up at Palais Montcalm
The Back Alley jazz band made its debut at the Salle d’Youville of the Palais Montcalm on July 18. Singers Vanessa Bergeron and Zita Bombardier-Touret, accompanied by Félix Dubé (piano), …
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A summer hummer
On a very hot Quebec day, as I stood under the burning sun in a field of milkweed, surrounded by bees and wasps, my camera was steaming. All this discomfort …
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Morrin Centre’s Arts Alive! festival sprouts an enchanted garden
The Morrin Centre invites you to discover exciting, new activities during its fifth annual Arts Alive! Québec festival. On Aug. 2 and 3, Quebec City’s English-language cultural hub will host …
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The Journalism and Written Media Independent Panel of Experts releases its report to federal ministers
On July 18, the Journalism and Written Media Independent Panel of Experts unveiled its final report submitted to the Government of Canada to assist with the equitable and effective implementation …
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To meat and beyond: the future of eating animals
Margaret Atwood has famously claimed that everything in her speculative fiction novels is happening now, or is possible.Which brings us to the future of meat. Is Atwood’s depiction in her …
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