Refus Global, sixty two years later
On August 9, 1948, painter Paul-Émile Borduas and a group of other Québécois artists signed a manifesto called “Refus Global,” or loosely translated into English: “Global Repudiation.” It was a …
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Saint Andrew’s, Old Quebec, Celebrates Another Milestone in 2010
This year marks another historic anniversary for Saint Andrew’s Presbyterian Church in Old Quebec. After celebrating the 250th anniversary of the congregation in 2009, the church building itself will mark …
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Doucet, Bill
Doucet, Bill Passed away on Wednesday May 19, 2010 at Grand River Hospital K-W Health Centre. Bill resided in New Hamburg and was born 63 years ago in Ancienne-Lorette, Quebec. …
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Newsie Notes for May 26, 2010
Betty’s Quilters will be having their annual quilt show May 30 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the St Gabriel de Valcartier Municipal Center, 1743 Boul. Valcartier, St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier. For …
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Smith, Nelson
Nelson Smith Smith, Nelson Charles ‘Smitty’ It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Nelson Charles Smith on Tuesday, May 18th, 20l0. Predeceased by his parents Edna …
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Marianna O’Gallagher dies at 81
Marianna O’Gallagher was in bed at Laval Hospital, spending what would be her last days, but she was still busy, still planning and still maintaining her sense of humor. “She …
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Huguette (Drolet) Scardina
Huguette (Drolet) Scardina It is with great sadness that the family of Huguette Drolet Scardina of Québec City, QC, announces her passing on Wednesday, May 19th, 2010 …
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To a soldier far from home
It’s an open secret that the Quebec Chronicle-Telegraph is my favorite forum, so if I’m asked to contribute to a Special Edition for you valiant people in Afghanistan, I’m more …
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A tale of upper and lower cases
Last week, a Letter to the Editor “Authority…who has it?” from Mac Wigfield made a fuss over uppercase “Church” and lowercase “church”. Basically, the author disagrees with the Catholic Church’s …
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“Nous sommes fier”
I am a retired teacher, son of a soldier who fought in World War II stationed throughout Europe and Northern Africa where he met my mother. Not a day goes …
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