Celebrating the philanthropy of Jeffery Hale
On the occasion of the 150th anniversary of the founding of Jeffery Hale Hospital, a ceremony in Jeffery Hale’s memory was held at Mount Hermon Cemetery on September 8. Sheltered …
Meet CBC Radio One’s new Breakaway host: Saroja Coelho
Since the departure of CBC Radio One’s beloved Breakaway host Jacquie Czernin back in 2014, the program has been guest-hosted by Elias Abboud and interim host Rachelle Solomon. The CBC …
Newcomers enjoy a Taste of Quebec
On September 8, at the Coin Soleil of Jeffery Hale Hospital, the Voice of English-speaking Quebec welcomed newcomers to a special Meet and Greet offering a taste of typical Quebec …
Law and order on the Plains of Abraham
On a blustery Sunday afternoon, the National Battlefields Commission held its Historical Day under the theme of “Order and Law” on the Plains of Abraham when it was enforced by …
Grand Prix cyclists speed through Quebec City
Nearly 170 international athletes took on the challenging 16 laps of the 13-kilometre Grand Prix de Québec through Quebec City on Friday, September 9. Along certain stretches, spectators had to …
Public breastfeeding challenge at Fleur de Lys
The tenth annual Défi Allaitement was held at the Fleur de Lys mall on Saturday September 10. After the 10:30 a.m. countdown was made, 176 children were simultaneously nursed. Valérie …
LHSQ launches My Morrin to encourage community cultural programming
The Literary and Historical Society of Quebec (LHSQ) has launched a new program, My Morrin, to more actively involve its members in organizing cultural events at the Morrin Centre. This …
OBITUARY: Phyllis Jean (MacFadden) Rourke
Phyllis Jean (MacFadden) Rourke, 96, died peacefully at the Moncton Hospital on August 26, 2016, surrounded by her loving family. Phyllis was the daughter of the late Charles and Edna …
The Monastère des Augustines unveils its fall activities
The Monastère des Augustines unveiled their fall program of activities this week. Having recently celebrated the end of their first year of operations, this fall monastery is offering several workshops, …
OBITUARY: Shirley (Hicks) CRAIG 1932-2016
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved mother Shirley, on August 21, 2016. She died peacefully, with her family by her side, in her …