Spring is here and our geese are back!
Spring has arrived and with it the return of our pair of Canada geese. We have had the privilege of welcoming these beautiful birds back to our property for many …
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What a relief! “Five-cent pieces” aplenty to ease corona crisis
Historians, generally a disputatious bunch – although they would dispute that – probably agree on one thing. Nobody, no politician, business leader or poor working stiff, saw the Great Depression …
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Visit the museum of your choice anywhere in the world
We are now almost three weeks into Premier François Legault’s directive to close schools and public areas and to practise social distancing. People have been asked to stay home in …
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The story behind Rue Gigault
This street is named in honour of Georges- Auguste Gigault (1845-1915) who was a notary, public servant and political figure in Quebec.Born in Saint-Mathias de Rouville, the son of Pierre …
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MEMORIALS AND THINGS OF FAME
March 30, 1820 – The Quebec GazetteHis Excellency the Governor in Chief [George Ramsay, 9th Earl of Dalhousie] was pleased to give his assent to the following bills: an act …
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Every little box (of masks) helps provincial, national COVID response
The provincial and federal governments are making unprecedented calls on colleges, CEGEPs, vocational training centres and universities to contribute supplies and expertise to the fight against COVID-19. “To every university, …
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QHS Blazers basketball teams forced to cancel their seasons
Local high school sports teams fell victim to the COVID-19 virus, and the Blazers from Quebec High School were not immune.In a school that has 330 students, the Blazers fielded …
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SLC Lions to join new Division I hockey conference in 2020-21
The CEGEP Champlain–St. Lawrence (SLC) Lions men’s hockey program will move up to a new RSEQ (Réseau du Sport Étudiant du Québec) Division I hockey conference in 2020-21.In a telephone …
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Wait Until Dark fans must … wait
For the first time in its nearly 40-year history, the Quebec Art Company (QAC) has been forced to postpone a show in the works. The reason is the ongoing uncertainty …
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Volunteer and support community during pandemic
The Minister of Labour, Employment and Social Solidarity, Jean Boulet, is calling on all Quebecers to lend a hand to community organizations in their area, in order to help support …
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