Memorials and Things of Fame
1866 The Morning Chronicle A few days ago, during the absence of Rev. Mr. Hebert from his home, a party of thieves broke into his cellar and stole 100 bottles of …
The story behind Rue McWilliam
This short, narrow street in Old Quebec is easy to miss. It was named in honour of William McWilliam, a great baker, confectionary and pastry chef, who opened his bakery …
Artist Mary Robertson at Sillery’s Salon de Noël
Thirty-four artists representing numerous disciplines are selling their works from December 2 to 18 at the Salon de Noël at the Bibliothèque Charles-H.-Blais on Avenue Maguire. Sculpture, Swedish embroidery, children’s …
The Next Generation Leahy is an astounding performance
The Théâtre du Petit-Champlain was packed on November 30 for The Next Generation Leahy show, featuring Jennifer and Doug Leahy, their seven children and three guest performers. Everyone in the …
14th Salon Nouveau Genre… not your typical craft fair
It wasn’t any ordinary artists’ fair at Saint-Fidèle church on 4e Avenue. Slightly edgy, rule-breaking, “smokes in the bathroom yet is very cool” is the vibe, as is an eclectic …
A modest opening day for Bora Parc in Valcartier
December 3 was opening day for the Hôtel Valcartier and Bora Parc, an indoor water park at Valcartier Village. The park welcomed some 500 guests to the pools, but the …
Christmas at Charlesbourg’s Trait-Carré
The annual Noël au Trait-Carré brought merriment to the heart of the Charlesbourg borough of Quebec City last weekend, with activities at many locations in the historical and picturesque neighbourhood. …
VEQ Community Mural Project underway
When complete, the Community Mural Project, funded by Canadian Heritage, will comprise 100 paintings and will be on permanent display in the Wellness Centre of the Jeffery Hale Pavilion. The …
Join us for the season’s biggest community initiative
The holiday season is fast approaching and the Community Christmas Hamper Campaign’s organizing committee is reaching out for your help to deliver some goodness this year. There are several ways …
CEGEPs discuss separating from Champlain Regional College
Teachers and students of Champlain Regional College – St. Lawrence and St. Lambert Campuses gathered on November 29 at Cinéma Le Clap in Sainte-Foy to rally support for a movement …