An amazing musical journey Into the Woods
At their first performance on Saturday evening, Les As de Choeur did a superb job of presenting Stephen Sondheim’s musical comedy Into the Woods. True, there was a last-minute technical …
Canadian and Irish connections in the early 19th century
Professor Maurice Bric of University College Dublin recently gave a talk to members of Irish Heritage Quebec (IHQ) entitled Ireland and Quebec: Connections and Challenges During the Early 19th Century. …
Queen Elizabeth II celebrates her 90th birthday
Queen Elizabeth II recently celebrated her 90th birthday. Reigning through six decades, she is Britain’s longest-lived reigning monarch and the world’s oldest reigning monarch. She is also the Queen of …
Thrills and excitement on the diamond despite the rain
Last weekend Team Cuba completed their first of five sets of baseball matches in their Can-Am League tour. Introduced to fans for the first time in Quebec City on Thursday …
OBITUARY: Saying goodbye to “Mr. Hockey”
The reaction of hockey lovers and Canadians from all walks of life to the passing of famed hockey player Gordie Howe has been far-reaching and bittersweet. The legendary player, known …
Lifelong Learning Brewery tour: So that’s how it’s made!
We’re never too old to learn about what takes place around us and the Lifelong Learners Program is proof of this. The group’s last event of the season, on June …
A neighbourly bazaar in Limoilou
The 9th annual Grand Bazar des Ruelles (Big Alley Bazaar) took place in back alleys and streets in the heart of Limoilou over the weekend on Saturday, June 11, 2016. …
News Digest June 8 2016
Issue June 8, 2016 English News Serving Quebec City since 1764 since 1764, North America’s Oldest Newspaper *TMusing the most advanced news distribution method in over 246 years! …
Mamma Mia! What a show!
St. Patrick’s High School seniors put on an adaptation of British playwright Catherine Johnson’s musical hit Mamma Mia! which is based on the music of the Swedish pop group ABBA. …
Observatoire de la Capitale broadens its Horizons
On May 30, the Observatoire de la Capitale opened its new Horizons exhibit on the 31st floor of the Marie-Guyart building, known to many simply as “Complexe G.” The creator, …