Le Monastère des Augustines officially open
On September 30, the Augustinian Sisters of Québec officially opened Le Monastère des Augustines, now transformed into a “haven of heritage, culture and wellness” with a new vocation as a …
Alan Stairs: The piping farmer of Tewkesbury
Alan Stairs is usually seen dressed in his 78th Fraser Highland uniform with his bagpipes slung under one arm while he plays an assortment of marches, slow marches, jigs and …
Happy 50th anniversary! Congratulations to Jim and Margaret Oman
Congratulations to Margaret and Jim Oman who recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary at a garden party at their home with family and friends. It was a perfect day with …
School board structures are no longer on Premier Couillard’s agenda
Press Release – The Quebec English School Boards Association (QESBA) is very pleased with the change in position on school board structures made by Premier Couillard during the recent PLQ …
William Thomas WHITEHEAD
William Thomas WHITEHEAD, born April 1, 1938, in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, passed away October 1, 2015, in Seymour, Victoria, Australia. Loving partner of Jan Williams, wonderful dad to Cathy Whitehead …
Violet Jessie (Rourke) CLARK
Violet Jessie (Rourke) CLARK, 94, died peacefully at her home in Vancouver on September 25, 2015, surrounded by her loving family. Born on January 14, 1921, in Quebec City, Violet …
Fighting Irish battle for football glory on the Plains
The smell of hot dogs was already wafting through the air on Sunday morning as the St. Patrick’s High School Fighting Irish junior football team prepared to take on École …
What does the future hold for Saint-Jean-Baptiste Church?
Since the Fabrique de la Paroisse Saint-Jean-Baptiste closed the doors of their large church on Rue Saint-Jean last May, community members and former parishioners have been more motivated than ever …
Her Excellency Sharon Johnston, launches her debut book at the Morrin Centre
Join Her Excellency Sharon Johnston, spouse of the Governor General, as she presents her debut novel, Matrons and Madams, at the Morrin Centre, 44 Chausée des Écossais in Old Quebec, on Monday, …
News Digest September 30 2015
Issue September 30, 2015 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! Ipad …