Anti-racism festival and march held in Quebec City
Last fall, Nicolas Villamarin and several friends began calling local musicians to organize a festival against racism in Quebec City. Donald Trump’s inauguration still lay months in the future, and …
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Schulich Singers perform at the Chapelle du Musée
Spine-tingling harmonies and the ringing of water glasses were all a part of the concert put on by the Schulich Singers at the Chapelle du Musée de l’Amérique Francophone last …
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Remembering Stuart McLean: Canada’s storyteller
About 20 years ago I was doing research for a magazine article on strongman Louis Cyr, the “Quebec Colossus.” I can’t remember how I stumbled upon it, this being before …
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Stuart Wright honoured for his 65 years as a notary
Shirley Nadeau shirley@qctonline.com The Chambre des Notaires du Québec held a special reception at the Château Bonne Entente on February 15 at which time certificates and plaques were presented to …
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Memorials and Things of Fame
1867 The Morning Chronicle The Globe has a special from England. The name of the Confederation is to be “Canada;” Upper Canada to be changed to “Ontario,” and Lower Canada …
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The story behind Rue de Sherwood
Situated in a wooded area of Charlesbourg, Rue de Sherwood is named after the former Sherwood Archery Club, founded in 1959 for the purpose of bow and arrow practice. A …
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Quebec City libraries partner with local museums
The Quebec City municipal library system (Bibliothèque de Québec) now offers a partnership with the Musée national des Beaux-Arts du Québec and the Musées de la Civilisation for its Borrow …
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The Art of Joy is spread throughout the city
The local artistic organization Manif d’art invited over 50 international artists to display their works and to add their unique touches of colour to the city. Manif d’art 8 –The …
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A Love, Love, Love-ly Valentine’s Day concert
We are used to seeing classical musicians and singers performing in local churches, but it isn’t often you see a drum set sitting in the middle of the choir section. …
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Meow available: Quebec City’s cat café welcomes visitors
Are you a cat person? Do you dream of being surrounded by purring felines but find your way blocked by a restrictive landlord, a housemate with a cat allergy or …
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