Restaurateur Luigi Sgobba dies at 79
Luigi Sgobba, co-founder of Le Continental restaurant, died on January 19 at Hôpital Hôtel-Dieu de Québec. He was 79. In November 1956, Sgobba and his brother Angelo, along with partners …
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Horrocks succeeds Tabachnik as head of QESBA
The executive of the Quebec English School Boards Association (QESBA) underwent a major shake-up this past wekeend. Debbie Horrocks of the Riverside School Board in Montreal was elected president of …
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Mixed emotions reign at CFB Valcartier
The Valcartier Garrison, just outside of Quebec City, is a hub of mixed emotion at the moment. As soldiers and families at the base prepare to welcome back 1,700 troops …
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Canadian Rangers travel to share in celebrating 400 years of history
With cheery faces, the Canadian Rangers motored their way from CFB Valcartier to Quebec City Hall for an official greeting. Some 40 Rangers from 23 Northern communities, members of the …
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The long, hard road to publishing part: deux
Ok… Now you know being about my book being rejected 38 times actually 39 as of this writing… But what I didn’t tell you the first time around is that …
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A Story For Another Time – Response to January 23rd Editorial
As I mentioned in my my first introductory editorial, “Who is the new Publisher?”, I wrote, “The full extent of the story is a much more colourful one, I assure …
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DOUGLAS, Marvin (1922-2008)
DOUGLAS, Marvin (1922-2008) – Died at Hôpital Laval on January 20, 2008, at the age of 85. Marvin Douglas was husband to the late Mrs. Marie-Paule Abour …
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CARON LEMIRE, Denise 1948-2008
CARON LEMIRE, Denise 1948-2008 — Died at the Jeffery Hale Hospital on January 7, 2008, at the age of 58. Mrs. Denise Caron, wife of Mr. Roger Lemire, …
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CARBRAY, Thérèsa
CARBRAY, Thérèsa — Died at Hôpital Laval on January 16, 2008. Mrs. Thérèsa Carbray was the daughter of the late Mr. James Carbray and the late Mrs. Eva Nadeau. She …
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Urbanopolis questions impact of cities
We here at The Beat feel that it is our duty to keep you updated with the latest activities of Quebec City’s 400th birthday celebrations. Going forward with this week’s …
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