Fifty-Fifty: the best of both worlds
When I first arrived in Quebec City from Sherbrooke in June 2001, I immediately immersed myself in the activities of the English-speaking community. As a writer, one of the first …
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Magical, unsettling Zanzibar
Zanzibar. The word itself sounds almost mythical, like “Timbuktu” or “Siberia.” Shorthand for a place where legends come to life. I think I was about five the first time I …
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Quebec City gears up for 1894 Carnival
One hundred and twenty-five years ago, barely a year after the opening of the Château Frontenac, Quebec City was preparing for Winter Carnival. Held intermittently since then, the Carnaval de …
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Let’s look for an alternative to thin plastic produce bags
Ever wondered why you package your bananas when they’re already “wrapped” in banana peel?Most of us now use tote bags or reusable plastic bags to take our groceries home. We’ll …
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OBITUARY: William James ROBERTSON
After a brave 28-year struggle with Lyme disease and Parkinson’s, William James Robertson died peacefully on January 16, 2019 at Saint Brigid’s Home, Quebec.William was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba on …
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OBITUARY: Robert Norman BROWN
On Tuesday, Dec. 25, 2018, Robert “Bobby” Norman Brown passed away peacefully at his home in Kelowna, B.C. surrounded by his family after a short battle with cancer. Robert was …
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Community Calendar
Wednesday, Jan. 23 at 10 a.m. – Teleconference on Community Palliative Caregiving with social worker Zelda Freitas at Saint Brigid’s Home (Foundation Room), 1645 Ch. Saint-Louis, Sillery. Reserve your place …
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Mega fun at the Mega Parc amusement centre
After a year of work, the revamped Mega Parc at Les Galeries de la Capitale opened in mid-January and welcomed throngs of fun-seekers. The mall park features 18 rides and …
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Pee-Wee Tournament celebrates 60th with book, Bobby, Guy and Hanson Brothers
In 1960, the 28 teams entered in the first edition of what has become one of the world’s most prestigious youth hockey tournaments played their games in two Quebec City …
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Quebec City Women’s Club 2019 bursaries
Each year, the Quebec City Women’s Club selects one young woman (age 24 and under) and one mature woman (age 25 and over) to support in the continuation of their …
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