Memorials and Things of Fame
1867 The Morning Chronicle Yesterday, being the festival of St. John the Baptist and the national anniversary of our French-Canadian fellow-citizens, was celebrated by them with more than usual éclat. …
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Exploring the story behind Rue Thomas-Dunn
This street is named in honour of Thomas Dunn (1729-1818), a businessman and politician, born in Durham, England, who came to Quebec in September 1760 to take advantage of the …
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Gary Lynch brings “Clara” to visit Irish Heritage Quebec
Gary Lynch, MSc, eastern regional director of the Hudson-Essex-Terraplane Club (HET) and president of the Québec-Nouvelle-France-Canada Chapter of HET, was the guest speaker at Irish Heritage Quebec’s final meeting of …
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Passeport Vieux-Québec: a new way to discover five historical institutions
The Cathedral of the Holy Trinity, the Pôle culturel du Monastère des Ursulines, the Morrin Centre, the Musée du Monastère des Augustines and the Îlot des Palais, that partnered in …
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\Éphémères durables\” installed in front of the Maison de la littérature “
On June 12, the Ville de Québec inaugurated a work of art called Éphémères durables (sustainable ephemera) in front of the Maison de la littérature in Old Quebec. The creation …
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New France Festival fêtes 400 years of settlement in Quebec
Get your tricorn hat and your quilted bonnet ready. “You are invited to dive into history and live to the rhythm of lifestyles in New France!” said Benoît Bernier, president …
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Gander’s key role in international aviation history
On my way from Newfoundland’s Northern Peninsula to St. John’s, I stopped in Gander. This town has a rich aviation history, filled with important key changing moments, including being a …
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OBITUARY: CRAIG, William 1928-2017
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of our father, William, on June 5, 2017. He died peacefully, surrounded by his family, at the age of 88 …
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Cathedral of the Holy Trinity begins eighth \Midi en Musique\” series”
July marks the start of the eighth Midi en Musique series with four very special concerts. On July 6, Consort Laurentia will open the 2017 season, returning to the Cathedral after …
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Celebrating the Fête Nationale du Québec – Saint Jean-Baptiste
It’ll be a hot time in the Old Town on June 23 and 24, as the Capital City celebrates the 183rd Fête Nationale du Québec, also known as “Le Saint …
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