Diplomatic crisis made in China
The current Sino-Canadian diplomatic crisis is serious and the stakes are extremely high. At the heart of the matter is national security. Huawei, a Chinese tele-communications behemoth with 180,000 employees …
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The story behind Rue Christmas
Rue Christmas is named in honour of the annual festival commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ, observed primarily on Dec. 25 as a religious and cultural celebration among billions of …
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“All I want for Christmas is …”
We asked several well-known people in Quebec City how they would answer the question “What do YOU want for Christmas?” After the usual “Peace on Earth, health, and happiness” replies, …
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An “elf-made” man visits children at local library
Children in the Limoilou area didn’t need to go to the North Pole to get into the silly elf spirit on Dec. 14. An “elf-made” man named Flocondoux (soft snowflake) …
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Hôtel de Glace offers a warm welcome in Valcartier
Here’s a cool idea for a winter sleepover – spend the night in one of the 42 cozy, snowy and icy bedrooms at the Hôtel de Glace (ice hotel) in …
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Do you have what it takes to be an astronaut?
It isn’t every Saturday storytime that the parents are as interested in the special guest as their kids. Canadian astronaut candidate James Veilleux gave the large group of parents and …
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Birdwatching: observing our beautiful winter birds
Feed the birds in winter; in return, they will feed your soul with the look of gratitude!” – Mehmet Murat Ildan, contemporary Turkish novelist and playwright. The migratory insect-eating birds …
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It’s all about the downhill rush at the Grande Fête Hivernale
Crowds of people gathered on Dufferin Terrace for the fifth annual Grande Fête Hivernale (winter fest) organized by the owners of Au 1884, the snack bar at the foot of …
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Community Calendar
Dec. 20 and 21 at 8 p.m. and Dec. 22 at 2:30 p.m. – Choeur et Orchestre symphonique de Québec present Hollywood 4 at the Grand Théâtre de Québec. Directed …
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Quebec High School alumna still giving back to the community
By 2:30 p.m. last Sunday, Amy Bilodeau looked a little tired, and with reason. After months of preparation, and with the help of 184 volunteers, the 2018 Community …
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