A different kind of tourism with the NAVTI Foundation
Since early 2014 and perhaps before, stories of international volunteerism gone wrong have made the headlines. They usually involve well-meaning young adults from Western countries dispatched to a rural community …
Club Musical de Québec takes a step back in time
The year 2016 marks the 125th anniversary of the Club musical de Québec, the very first concert society in Canada. Festivities begin this fall and will continue all season …
News Digest November 11 2015
Issue November 11, 2015 English News Serving Quebec City since 1764 since 1764, North America’s Oldest Newspaper *TMusing the most advanced news distribution method in over 246 years! …
Their courage, service and sacrifice must never be forgotten
Across the country, Canadians gathered at war memorials on November 11 in commemoration of the many thousands of soldiers who died while serving their country during the Boer War, the …
20th Community Christmas Hamper Campaign brings important changes
The Community Christmas Hamper Campaign (CCHC) is celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2015. This year’s campaign, which runs from November 9 to December 13, will bring some important changes with …
Saint Brigid’s Guild Sale – “an adrenalin rush”
In the early hours of November 7, long lines of people, many holdings cups of hot coffee, tea or chocolate, waited for the basement doors of Église Saint-Charles-Garnier to open …
The legacy of the Bergen-Belsen babies
Bergen-Belsen concentration camp became well-known as a result of Anne Frank’s famous diary. Both Anne and her sister Margot died at Bergen-Belsen in February or March 1945. Only weeks later, …
MCDC celebrates its 15th anniversary
The Megantic English-speaking Community Development Corporation (MCDC) recently celebrated its 15th anniversary with a special dinner and dance evening at the Thetford Mines Golf and Curling Club. Established on …
Memorials and Things of Fame
1865 The Morning Chronicle The clamorous rush to obtain employment, which takes place whenever a vehicle is in demand, is truly annoying. It has been ascertained from the carters themselves …
STREET VIEWS: The story behind Rue Learmonth
Rue Learmonth, a short street in the Montcalm district, is named in honour of Okill Massey Learmonth, VC, MC. Born in Quebec City on February 20, 1894, he is considered …