Benin’s hidden treasures
My mother and I are two of about a half-dozen guests staying in a hulking, six-storey, past-its-prime hotel in Cotonou, Benin.The electricity and Wi-Fi take occasional breaks, the locks are …
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Whatever your taste, there’s a beer for that
When it’s hot outside, there’s nothing more refreshing than a nice cold beer … especially a locally brewed one.The first edition of Témis en Bière was held on Aug. 2 …
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Jeffy Jan II on display at Pointe-à-Carcy
Remember the Jeffy Jan II? This yacht has been featured in articles in recent years about the Quebec Conference of 1943 and the visits of Churchill and Roosevelt to Quebec …
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Wind and waves didn’t deter swimmers at Nageons au Témis
It wasn’t just the swimmers who got wet at the fourth edition of Nageons au Témiscouata open-water challenge. Rain ponchos were everywhere and very handy (especially if you had a …
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St. Pat’s football teams to leave the Plains of Abraham field
A long-standing tradition is coming to an end for St. Patrick’s High football teams, as they will no longer play their games on the Plains of Abraham sports field. Instead, …
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Stastny brothers honoured at ExpoCité
Toucher la cible (Hit the target), a huge work of art honouring the famous hockey brothers – Marián, Anton and Peter Stastny – was unveiled at Place Jean-Béliveau at ExpoCité …
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Laval men’s basketball team stands up to NCAA players
The Université Laval men’s basketball program showed its American counterparts that they will not be intimidated.The Rouge et Or lost 79-76 to the Quinnipiac University Bobcats from Hamden, Connecticut, in …
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Future of the Quebec Bridge still uncertain
The future of the Quebec Bridge remains shrouded in confusion following a report by Radio-Canada last week claiming the federal government plans to take over the historic structure from CN …
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Community Calendar
Wednesday, Aug. 14 at 12:05 p.m. – Musical Wednesdays concert featuring La Band’Accordéons at Chalmers-Wesley United Church, 78 Rue Sainte-Ursule in Old Quebec. Free admission. Donations welcome. Door prize draw …
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Valcartier looking for old letters for a live production!
Coming this fall, the Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier Historical Committee will be offering a live performance of the reading of old letters and diaries, highlighting, but not limited to those cherished old communications …
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