Memorials and Things of Fame
1867 The Morning Chronicle To-day being the inauguration day of the Dominion of Canada, we have given our employees a holiday, so that they may join in the loyal observance …
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Story behind Rue de Toronto
This street in the Sainte-Foy borough of Quebec City is named after the City of Toronto, the provincial capital of Ontario. The most populous city in Canada, it is situated …
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Louise Penny named Officer of the National Order of Quebec
Thirty-three Quebecers were named by Premier Philippe Couillard as members of the prestigious Ordre national du Québec in a ceremony held at the National Assembly on June 22. Among the …
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Claude A. Simard exhibit in Sainte-Foy
A new exhibit entitled Peindre le bonheur / Painting Happiness, devoted to the works of multi-talented Quebec artist Claude A. Simard, is on display at the Centre d’interprétation historique de …
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Jeffery Hale Hospital opens new terrace for residents
Jeffery Hale–Saint Brigid’s and the CIUSSS de la Capitale-Nationale celebrated the 150th anniversary of the hospital’s founding by inaugurating a new terrace for the residents. The event, which was held …
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Pohénégamook, a jewel in eastern Quebec
Pohénégamook, with a population of approximately 2,800, is a town on the Canada-United States border in Quebec’s Témiscouata region. The town shares the border with Estcourt Station, Maine, the northernmost …
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National Aboriginal Day celebrated in Loretteville
“Mamu Menuatetau. Come and celebrate together,” were the words used to encourage people to attend the National Aboriginal Day celebrations at Café Roreke in Loretteville on Wednesday, June 21. The …
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St. John’s Signal Hill and Cabot Tower
St. John’s is the bustling capital city of the province of Newfoundland and Labrador, filled with many historical elements. Among its many buildings, Cabot Tower stands alone at the summit …
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Wendake: a place where aboriginal roots run deep
As part of the National Aboriginal Day activities in Loretteville, Grand Chief Konrad Siouï and many dignitaries gathered to change the name of Place de la nation to Place Onywahtehretsih …
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Olive Jewell’s centennial masterpiece
Fifty years ago, in 1967 while perusing her favorite magazine [possibly Maclean’s]; Olive Jewell noticed there was a handcraft contest to create something special for Canada’s Centennial year. Since Olive …
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