St. Lawrence Lions regular season champions again
The St. Lawrence Lions hockey team clinched the regular season championship, thanks to their two road wins in the last weekend of the regular season. They first defeated the Thetford …
Nanotechnology: the invisible revolution at the Musée de la Civilisation
On March 8, the Musée de la Civilisation opened its exhibit, Nanotechnology: the invisible revolution. Featuring elements inspired by science fiction, comic books and today’s products and gadgets, it will …
McGill’s Schulich Choir gives an unforgettable performance
The Schulich Choir from McGill University gave an impressive concert at the Chapelle du Musée de l’Amérique francophone on March 11. Directed by Maestro Jean-Sébastien Vallée, the 28 choristers led …
Du Carnaval to Carnival: cruising to thaw out!
It’s March 2, and I’m lounging on the deck of the Carnival Fantasy, having just returned from Paradise Beach in Cozumel, Mexico. It’s 25 C. I’m a teacher and I’m …
Good Friday Procession of the Cross in Old Quebec
An ecumenical and bilingual Good Friday Procession of the Cross will take place on March 25, starting at 6:30 p.m. at Chalmers-Wesley United Church, 78 Rue Sainte-Ursule. Worshippers will proceed …
Rolande (Brown) GUILLOT 1929 – 2016
Mrs. Rolande Guillot, 86, passed away at Hôpital de l’Enfant-Jésus on March 5. She was the wife of Norman Edward Brown, the daughter of the late Roméo Guillot and the …
Kathleen OLIVER 1923 – 2016
Kathleen Oliver peacefully passed away at Saint Brigid’s Home, on March 10, 2016, in Quebec City. She was the daughter of the late Stephen Oliver and the late Mary Power …
Monastère des Augustines receives architects’ award
Sister Lise Tanguay, Superior General of the Féderation des Monastères des Augustines, received the 2015 Thomas-Baillairgé Prize from the Ordre des Architectes du Québec (OAQ), at at award ceremony on …
News Digest March 9 2016
Issue March 9, 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! …
Fred Cribb, Grand Marshall of the Défilé de la Saint-Patrick
The seventh annual Défilé de la Saint-Patrick is only 10 days away and members of the parade’s organizing committee have been hard at work getting all the bands and dancers, …