Memorials and Things of Fame
1866 The Morning Chronicle A gentleman, who seems to be well informed on the subject, writes to say that there are not less than 50,000 French Canadians, both male and …
The story behind Rue Général-McNaughton
This street is named in honour of General Andrew McNaughton, an army officer, scientist, cabinet minister and diplomat. Born in in 1887 in Saskatoon, he joined the Canadian Militia …
Happy 100th Birthday, Violet Doherty!
There was a special birthday celebration at Saint Brigid’s Home in Sillery for one their own on November 1. Family and friends came from across Canada to be with …
Funeral of Sir Richard E.W. Turner – June 22, 1961
Further to the article about the commemoration of Sir Richard E.W. Turner, VC, at Mount Hermon Cemetery in the November 2, 2016, issue of the QCT, we received a …
International Sacred Music Festival… it’s back!
The sounds of music were floating around Old Quebec this past week as the International Sacred Music Festival held four concerts in four venues over four days. After a …
Lest We Forget – Remembrance Day Mass at St. Patrick’s Church
Every year at this time it is important to remember those who died in military service. During the week of November 11, people across Canada held ceremonies to commemorate …
15th annual Toy Parade this weekend!
Halloween is barely over and Remembrance Day is about to be commemorated this Friday. Well, believe it or not, the annual Parade des jouets will be taking place this …
Maison de la littérature wins religious heritage award of excellence
The Conseil du patrimoine religieux du Québec presented Awards of Excellence at the fifth Religious Heritage Forum, held in Montreal on November 4. The categories included restoration projects, enhancement, …
Rowena Elizabeth Mae Walsh
Rowena Walsh died on Saturday, October 29 at age 89. She was born on October 11, 1927, in Grand Falls, Newfoundland, the youngest child of Elijah Mercer and Bertha Cameron. …
Local Liberals celebrate Prime Minister Trudeau’s first year in power
On November 4, Quebec MP Joël Lightbound, Diane Lebouthillier, Minister of National Revenue, and Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Family, Children and Social Development, held a special celebration to mark …