Signs of spring…
Fred, the groundhog in Val d’Éspoir (Gaspe), Nova Scotia’s Shubenacadie Sam, and Ontario’s Wiarton Willie all agreed, when they did not see their shadow, that we will have an early …
OBITUARY: Jack OUELLET 1927 – 2017
Mr. Jack Ouellet passed away at Saint Brigid’s Home in Quebec City on February 25, 2017, at the age of 89 years and 11 months. He was the son …
Dennis Rioux and his military museum
Shirley Nadeau shirley@qctonline.com Dennis Rioux has an amazing personal collection of military artefacts. Everything from medals to uniforms and hats, buttons, crests, stamps, coins, dishes and even spoons! He also … Continue reading Dennis Rioux and his military museum
Looking at Kamouraska’s beautiful sunsets
Jacques Cousteau once said: “Here in Kamouraska are the most beautiful sunsets in the world!” He must have seen these sunsets when he travelled to Quebec in 1980 to make …
CBC launches new television series: Keeping Canada Safe
Press release Few things matter more to us than the safety of our families, our communities, and our country.And now more than ever, whether we live in an urban centre …
Elvis convention marks 40th anniversary of his death
It may be a ways off, but if you’re keen on the King of Rock ‘n Roll, you’d best start making plans now for the annual Elvis Convention to be …
Blazers and Irish hoop teams enter the final stretch
St. Patrick’s and Quebec High School basketball teams are taking a well-deserved pause during March break before entering the final weeks of the regular season. The QHS Blazers boys teams …
Beautiful weather for the 13th Pentathlon des Neiges
Winter athletes competing in Quebec’s 13th Pentathlon des Neiges had perfect weather conditions on the second and final weekend of the event. During the races held from February 25 to …
The Gardener coming to Cinema Cartier March 17
The Gardener is a documentary reflecting on the meaning of gardening and its impact on our lives. The film premiered at the Quebec City Film Festival in September 2016 and …
What to do about the Asian carp invasion?
Not since the British fleet laid waste to villages along the shore in 1759, or when Nazi U-boats sunk ships as far inland as Rimouski between 1942 and 1944, has …