A brief history of The Royal Oak
In 1649, King Charles I of England was executed by government revolutionaries in an attempt to end the absolute monarchy. His son, Prince Charles, was proclaimed King of Scotland but …
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Royal Acorns finally arrive in Quebec
Thanks to a generous donation from English Heritage, a few dozen acorns from England’s most famous tree, The Royal Oak, have now arrived safely in Quebec. While they may be …
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American Consul General marks 75th anniversary of D-Day landings and 243rd Independence Day
The American Consul General in Quebec City, Allison Areias Vogel, invited guests to a special event at the Domaine Cataraqui to celebrate the 243rd anniversary of the Independence of the …
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Crowded fields for party leadership, except …
Anyone taking bets on who will end up winning the U.S. Democratic Party’s presidential nomination? Oddsmakers must truly be at odds trying to handicap a field as vast as amber …
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Musical Wednesdays at Chalmers-Wesley United Church
The ever-popular Musical Wednesdays summer music series at Chalmers-Wesley United Church, 78 Rue Sainte-Ursule in Old Quebec, begins on June 26 at 12 noon. The opening concert will be given …
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The story behind Rue Claude-Picher
This street in Sainte-Foy was named in honour of artist Claude Picher (1927-1998). A native of Quebec City, the painter and engraver showed exceptional artistic talent at a very early …
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MEMORIALS AND THINGS OF FAME
June 11, 1869 – The Morning ChronicleIn the Senate, Mr. Mitchell moved … “An act respecting masters and mates of ships and shipping of seamen.” … The bill had not …
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QCT journalists win four QCNA Awards
Three Quebec Chronicle-Telegraph journalists took home four certificates of excellence from the 39th annual Better Newspapers Competition held by the Quebec Community Newspaper Association (QCNA). Photographer Jay Ouellet took first …
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Dans le Bon Vieux Temps ~ Back in the Day book launch
On June 4, Habitations Valcartier in collaboration with the Municipality of Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier, the Valcartier Historical Committee and Valcartier Elementary School CLC launched their book Dans le Bon Vieux Temps ~ …
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Boer War statue “disappearing” into the trees
A few years ago, I wrote to someone at Quebec City Hall complaining about the fact that the statue of the Boer War soldier at the top of the war …
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