Jeffery Hale Hospital opens new terrace for residents
Jeffery Hale–Saint Brigid’s and the CIUSSS de la Capitale-Nationale celebrated the 150th anniversary of the hospital’s founding by inaugurating a new terrace for the residents. The event, which was held …
Pohénégamook, a jewel in eastern Quebec
Pohénégamook, with a population of approximately 2,800, is a town on the Canada-United States border in Quebec’s Témiscouata region. The town shares the border with Estcourt Station, Maine, the northernmost …
National Aboriginal Day celebrated in Loretteville
“Mamu Menuatetau. Come and celebrate together,” were the words used to encourage people to attend the National Aboriginal Day celebrations at Café Roreke in Loretteville on Wednesday, June 21. The …
St. John’s Signal Hill and Cabot Tower
St. John’s is the bustling capital city of the province of Newfoundland and Labrador, filled with many historical elements. Among its many buildings, Cabot Tower stands alone at the summit …
Wendake: a place where aboriginal roots run deep
As part of the National Aboriginal Day activities in Loretteville, Grand Chief Konrad Siouï and many dignitaries gathered to change the name of Place de la nation to Place Onywahtehretsih …
Olive Jewell’s centennial masterpiece
Fifty years ago, in 1967 while perusing her favorite magazine [possibly Maclean’s]; Olive Jewell noticed there was a handcraft contest to create something special for Canada’s Centennial year. Since Olive …
Arts Alive! at the Morrin Centre
The Morrin Centre is hosting the Arts Alive! Québec festival on Canada’s birthday weekend, July 2 and 3. Interim executive director Elizabeth Perreault said, “For our third annual participation in …
Cardboard boats and tons of fun on Lake Témiscouata
You’ve probably heard of a soap-box derby, but have you ever heard of a cardboard-boat derby? Apparently they are all the rage on Lac Témiscouata, in southeastern Quebec! Lise Lafond, …
Student undertakes a big ride for Syrian refugees
Victor Lal could be doing anything with his summer. The 20-year-old University of Western Ontario student could have easily chosen to spend the next few months sitting on a beach …
A free day at Baie de Beauport beach
Calling all sun worshippers! This just in! Summer has officially begun and was ceremoniously ushered in thanks to Sun Life Financial with a free day at the beach at Baie …