OHIXIHO: A Biography of Charles Clark Fraser
As stated by author Winston Fraser in his preface, this self-published book is “the fulfilment of a request made by my father’s cousin [Charles C. Fraser] in May 1973, who …
Memorials and Things of Fame
1866 The Morning Chronicle A horrible attempt at murder was made last night about half past eight by a man named William Church, a boatman, on the person of his wife. …
The story behind Côte du Palais
Côte du Palais is named after the Intendant’s Palace which was located at the foot of the hill. From 1663, the Intendant was the second most important person of New …
Letter to the Editor: Re -Camp Oolahwan
Wow!! The article on the YWCA Camp Oolahwan centennial [in the July 13 edition] caught my eye!! Would you believe I have a photo of Marilyn Muir and myself standing …
Mountain bikers gear up for Olympics at Vélirium
It was a perfect stunner of a summer weekend at Mont-Sainte-Anne for the 14th edition of Vélirium, the resort’s premier summer sporting event, which combines the UCI downhill and cross-country …
Letter to the Editor: Re – Starmania
You may be interested to know that famed songwriter Tim Rice bought the rights to Starmania to produce an English version, which was named Tycoon. The soundtrack featured the best …
Plein Art full of fine works by Quebec artisans
The large tents of the Plein Art Salon des Métiers d’Art have popped up for another year overlooking the Louise Basin in Quebec City. If you absolutely must have that …
Ville de Lévis Festivent: an uplifting event
The 34th annual Festivent took place last weekend in the Saint-Jean-Chrysostome district of Lévis. There were over 30 outdoor activities for the whole family to enjoy. For younger festival-goers there …
American choristers join Festival singers at the Cathedral of the Holy Trinity
Members of the Worcester Chorus, one of the oldest ongoing choral groups in the United States, will make their first musical visit to Canada, performing Mozart’s Requiem on Thursday, August …
Maria Garza and the Tango du Nord
Maria Garza and the Quatuor Tangage gave a concert entitled Tango du Nord for the Association Lyrique de Beauport on August 5 at the Centre de Loisirs Msg.-Laval. This was …