World leaders will try to save Planet Earth in Charlevoix
If an invading alien force arrived this week in Karachi, Khartoum, Kiev, Kansas City or Kamloops, and its commander demanded of the quaking townspeople, “Take me to your leader,” what …
Rotary Club serves Mother’s Day High Tea
To celebrate Mother’s Day last Sunday, the Quebec Rotary Club served High Tea in the Salle des Promotions of the Petit Séminaire de Québec. Mothers and their families were seated …
The Walking Anglos invite you to lace up your running shoes
Quebecers have tucked away their winter boots and laced up their running shoes, ready to head out to enjoy this fantastic city. Let us make that easier for you. Starting …
Memorials and Things of Fame
1818 – The Quebec GazetteThe stage running between Montreal and Three Rivers overturned in the vicinity of Sorel. As it was well filled with passengers and luggage, the crash was …
Commissioner of Official Languages wants to hear from you!
Since 2019 will mark the 50th anniversary of the Official Languages Act of Canada, the time has come to think about its modernization.The first Official Languages Act was adopted in …
The story behind Parc Alys–Robi
This park, opened in October 2016 in the Saint-Sauveur district, is named in honour of Lady Alys Robi , the first popular singer from Quebec to have an international career. …
Morrin Centre highlights Scottish-Canadian storytellers
Great Scots,” billed as an ImagiNation off-festival event and a lively celebration of Canada’s finest fiction storytellers with Scottish links from 1867 to today, presented May 8 by Douglas Gibson …
Review: Gala dinner in the new Manège militaire
A celebratory gala dinner, organized by the Fondation Voltigeurs de Québec (9e bataillon) was held in the newly reopened Manège militaire on the evening of the Voltigeurs’ official return to …
Voltigeurs take back rebuilt drill hall
The Voltigeurs are back home. In a ceremony on May 12 celebrating traditions dating back to well before the regiment’s official founding in 1862, the Voltigeurs took possession of the …
Students learn about the importance of road safety
As summer approaches, everyone is enjoying the warmer weather. There are more cyclists, joggers and pedestrians on the roads. Some do not necessarily pay attention to road safety rules and …