A state of the union address for the people
Washington’s constant state of political infighting has produced a growing list of casualties. Sacred traditions that harken back to the founding of the United States of America are not exempt. …
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The story behind Rue du Campanile
Rue du Campanile is a private street that takes its name from the tall brick clock tower on a corner of the Faubourg Laudance business centre. The street has three …
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Quebec City gears up for 1894 Carnival
A continuation of last week’s articleIn late December of 1893, the Quebec Morning Chronicle (QMC) continued its coverage of Winter Carnival preparations. “The Chronicle has it on excellent authority that …
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PM Trudeau setting the election table
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau paid a visit to Quebec City on Jan. 25 as the pre-election ball gets rolling. He spoke at a luncheon hosted by the Chambre de commerce …
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MEMORIALS AND THINGS OF FAME
January 30, 1819 – The Quebec GazetteArrived at Greenock [Scotland] from Quebec on the 19th November, the [ships] Jane and the Mars, both sailed from Quebec on the 16th October. …
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Cercle du savoir meets at the Garrison Club
The Cercle du savoir held its inaugural meeting at the Garrison Club on Jan. 23. Some 120 people showed up to hear guest speaker Éric Bédard talk about the life …
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Jeffery Hale Community Partners holds Get out of the Red auction
For several years now, Jeffery Hale Community Partners has organized a Get Out of the Red auction in January to raise funds to help make up any shortage in the …
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Shampoo: washing our hair is polluting our planet
Since the first bottle of shampoo hit stores in the 1930s, it has become a bathroom staple. Some households have a multitude of shampoo and conditioner bottles, with family members …
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Laughing it up in the Lab at the Morrin Centre
Eastern Townships funnyman Ross Murray gave a workshop on humour writing to a captive audience in the former prison cells at the Morrin Centre on Jan. 26. The session was …
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Community Calendar
Jan. 29 to 31 – YES Business Coaching: YES Montreal, in partnership with Voice of English-speaking Québec, offers professional business coaching services in person at the Jeffery Hale Pavilion* or …
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