Parks Canada and Irish Heritage Quebec host the Great Famine Voices Roadshow 2019
The Great Famine Voices Roadshow 2019 is a series of open house events in the United States and Canada that brings together Irish emigrants, their descendants, and members of their …
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The world needs magic! And the Festival de magie delivers
There is something captivating about magic, illusions and artistic performances. Even in the 21st century, with many magic secrets revealed on the internet, people still love to see magicians perform. …
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Sports roundup: half-marathon, football and hockey
Some 5,000 runners were at the starting line of the 16th annual Lévis Half-Marathon and organizers were delighted that new records were set both in the men’s and the women’s …
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Woodstock 2019 at SLC! The Quebec City rock show of the year
In August 1969 Woodstock changed the universe of music. Over three days on a farm in Upstate New York, 32 bands performed for an audience of some 400,000 people. On …
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It’s “thyme” to show appreciation to Wellness Centre volunteers at Jeffery Hale
Jeffery Hale Community Partners held a volunteer appreciation event on April 25 around the theme of “It’s thyme to thank you.” Co-ordinator of volunteers Amy Bilodeau spoke about how precious …
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Stubborn humans sandbagging flood prevention
Floods, they’ve been around since Noah.Although no one is building an ark, thousands of Quebecers have been taking whatever steps they can to preserve what they can of their homes …
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Quebec airports require expensive facelifts
Air travel business is booming. As a direct response, airports around the world are upgrading their facilities to accommodate the increase in air traffic. Renovations at Quebec City’s Jean Lesage …
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What if? – The Musical lovelier the second time around
Less than a year after What if? – The Musical, written by and starring J.P. Chartier, was staged at La Maison Jaune, a new, sleeker version was presented at the …
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The story behind Avenue Charles-Huot
This street in Sillery is named in honour of the artist Charles Huot (1855-1930), who was born in Quebec City. Because of his talent for drawing, he attended Collège Sainte-Anne-de-la-Pocatière. …
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MEMORIALS AND THINGS OF FAME
May 1, 1819 – The Quebec GazetteWeatherThe Season has been remarkably fine for the past ten days. In this neighbourhood several of the farmers have finished their wheat sowing, and …
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