Despite protests, fur remains very much in fashion
Several cities in California, including Los Angeles and San Francisco, are pushing ahead with bans on the sale of new fur apparel. Under the L.A. plan, for example, the ban …
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Quebecers commemorate victims of 2017 mosque shooting
Two years ago, Quebec City was hit with the shocking news of a shooting at the Grande Mosquée of the Centre culturel islamique de Québec (CCIQ) at the corner of …
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Pentathlon des Neiges just around the corner
To the great pleasure of many sports enthusiasts, winter has arrived. Trails are being groomed all over Quebec City. Amateur and elite athletes are strapping on their snowshoes or skis, …
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Scottish culture celebrated at Habitations Valcartier
Robert “Robbie” Burns once said, “There is no such uncertainty as a sure thing,” and to many Canadians this saying applies to our winters. We are sure the snow will …
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Burns’ heart is in the Highlands … but his supper was in Quebec City
Bonnie lasses, Celtic music and, of course, haggis graced the Robbie Burns festivities at Château Laurier Québec. The 78th Fraser Highlanders, Fort St. Andrew’s Garrison, have been organizing Burns Suppers …
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Northern ties with Mexico get lost in U.S. trade noise
Do you get the feeling that half of Quebecers have been to or are going to Mexico this winter? If so, it is not your imagination (fueled by envy).The number …
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Burns Night, Tanzanian-style!
Wherever there’s a Scottish community, you’ll probably find a Burns Supper. Burns Night is celebrated in over 150 countries around the world. Ruby Pratka, our former copy editing assistant …
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A state of the union address for the people
Washington’s constant state of political infighting has produced a growing list of casualties. Sacred traditions that harken back to the founding of the United States of America are not exempt. …
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The story behind Rue du Campanile
Rue du Campanile is a private street that takes its name from the tall brick clock tower on a corner of the Faubourg Laudance business centre. The street has three …
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Quebec City gears up for 1894 Carnival
A continuation of last week’s articleIn late December of 1893, the Quebec Morning Chronicle (QMC) continued its coverage of Winter Carnival preparations. “The Chronicle has it on excellent authority that …
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