Louis Riel rises again on Grand Théâtre stage
Louis Riel is arguably the most famous Canadian opera. The English and French libretto by Mavor Moore and Jacques Languirand, set to music by composer Harry Sommers, concerns the controversial …
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Who took over FEQ’s Bell stage Thursday? The Who!
The Plains of Abraham were filled to overflowing as fans of all ages eagerly awaited the arrival of the iconic British rock band on the big Bell stage during the …
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Quebec getting gassed up naturally
Is it weird or wrong to get sentimental about a kitchen appliance?We felt a tinge of some kind of emotion as we bid adieu to our electric stove after more …
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DNCE dance the night away at FEQ’s 50th
Things were “hot” at the Parc de la francophonie FEQ50 stage on July 10, as DNCE’s founding member Joe Jonas performed with his all-star bandmates Jack Lawless (drums, percussion, backing …
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New Brunswick, a province with international connections
New Brunswick, with 33 per cent of its population francophone, is the only Canadian province that is constitutionally bilingual (English-French). Moncton is considered the capital of modern Acadia. In Memramcook, …
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The story behind Avenue and Parc des Voiliers
The name behind Avenue and Parc des Voiliers (sailing ships) recalls the time when, each year, hundreds of wooden sailing ships lay at anchor along the shore of the St. …
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Memorials and Things of Fame
1867 The Morning Chronicle At an early hour on Saturday morning, a destructive fire occurred in St. John Suburb, whereby about fifteen wooden houses have been consumed and twenty-six families …
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Metallica put the pedal to the metal at FEQ
Tonight, it’s metal at the highest level,” announced Denis “Snake” Bélanger, lead singer of Voivod, who performed on the Bell Stage on the Plains of Abraham on Friday, July 14.The …
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Lady Antebellum gave the country music show of the FEQ
Lady Antebellum drew country music fans from near and far to the Plains of Abraham for FEQ’s 50th on July 10. The American trio had a set list of 20 …
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USCGC Eagle lands in Quebec City for RDV2017
The eagle is the most enduring symbol of the power of the United States of America. Few words are as evocative of American might as moon-landing pioneer Neil Armstrong’s crisp …
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