Memorials and Things of Fame
1867 The Morning Chronicle The Jeffery Hale Hospital – It was understood that in accordance with a bequest of the late Jeffery Hale, Esq. of this city, a property had …
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Historical toboggan slide thrills adventure-seekers of all ages
Dufferin Terrace is buzzing with Winter Carnival activities and the main attraction is the historical toboggan slide or glissade. Located on the picturesque boardwalk overlooking the St. Lawrence River beside …
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The story behind Avenue Socrate
Avenue Socrate is named in honour of the classic Greek philosopher Socrates, who was born in Athens circa 470 BC and died there circa 399 BC. He is considered to …
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Get Out of the Red auction a real fundraiser!
Once again this year, the Get Out of the Red tourtière lunch and auction was held at the Jeffery Hale Pavilion. On January 20, the auction helped get the Community …
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The 63rd Quebec City Winter Carnival is on!
During opening weekend, Winter Carnival sites were buzzing with people of all ages. They were barrelling down the ice slide on the ramparts behind Bonhomme’s Ice Palace, playing human-sized Foosball …
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Sépaq to hold Winter Open House Day
On Saturday, February 18, the Société des établissements de plein air du Québec (Sépaq) will open 13 of Quebec’s parks to the general public, absolutely free of charge, offering outdoor …
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Mr. Trudeau, please speak to us in our official language
On January 26, the Quebec Community Groups Network (QCGN) launched a letter-writing campaign in partnership with the Assemblée de la Francophonie de l’Ontario, our sister association in Ontario. The campaign …
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OBITUARY: Claire FORD (née Dubuc) 1926 – 2017
Claire passed away peacefully at Saint Brigid’s Home, in Quebec City, on January 25, 2017, in her 91st year. Formerly from Portneuf, she was a resident of Sainte-Foy since 1963. …
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OBITUARY: Heather BASTIEN 1932 – 2017
Passed away peacefully at St. Sacrement Hospital on January 26, 2017. Daughter of the late Olive McKinley and the late Marcel Bastien. Loving spouse of the late Leonard Brideau. Loving …
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Behind the scenes at the Aquarium du Québec
Rated as one of the Top Things to Do in Quebec City and having a Certificate of Excellence on TripAdvisor, the Aquarium du Québec may have more Anglophone connections than …
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