In search of a country’s soul on Île d’Orléans
What is it that creates a strong sentiment of attachment to a place for those that live there? During several decades of life on Île d’Orléans I have come to …
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The history of the Quebec Bridge spans over a century
The Promenade Samuel-de-Champlain near the Quai des Cageux was packed on September 23. Celebration of the 100th anniversary of the Quebec Bridge was in full swing all day. Children played …
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OBITUARY: Ruth Priscilla “Sally” SEIFERT, 1930-2017
“Sally” Seifert passed away on September 14, 2017, at the age of 87, at Saint Brigid’s Home, Quebec City. She was the daughter of the late Gustave Edward Seifert and …
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OBITUARY: Margaret (Sutton) BLANCHET, 1922-2017
Mrs. Margaret (née Sutton) Blanchet, wife of the late Georges Blanchet, daughter of the late Mable Greene and the late Cornelius Sutton, passed away on September 9, 2017, at the …
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Making music together at the Wellness Centre with Mini Menuet
The first of four drop-in guided workshops designed to engage and develop children’s fine motor skills through the use of maracas, dancing scarves and rhythm sticks, took place on September …
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Quebec City Film Festival comes to an upbeat end
The second week of the Quebec City Film festival (QCFF) was filled with what Quebecers love: Oscar winning movies, classics, drama, Quebec productions, a cinéconcert and beautiful weather. Crowds enjoyed …
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Canada Geese have put on their autumn colours
I am always happy to see my Canadian Geese in the spring, but every autumn I wonder where they and their family all go to spend the winter months. This …
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A perfect day for the Global Energy Races
The weather was perfect on Sunday, September 24, for the 500 Quebecers participating in the Global Energy Race presented by Bon Matin bread. The first man and woman to cross …
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\Rigoletto\” and \”Carmen\” highlight the 2017-2018 Quebec City opera season “
For its 34th season, the Opéra de Québec will stage two major works in new productions entirely conceived and realized in Quebec City. In October, Rigoletto, Verdi’s first great international …
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Place Jean-Béliveau and \La Rencontre\” inaugurated”
Two deer face each other, one standing on the feet of the other who is upside down, looking at his reflection. This is the monumental sculpture La Rencontre, which was …
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