The babies of Bergen-Belsen concentration camp
Many people know of the Bergen-Belsen concentration camp in Germany as the place where Anne Frank and her sister Margot died during World War II. Fewer know that following liberation, …
QHS drew a record number of blood donors
On October 26, Quebec High School students attracted a record-breaking 92 donors to their annual Héma-Québec blood drive, surpassing last year’s drive by 17. In total, 41 litres of blood …
Canadian Pacific and the Golden Age of Travel
Barry Lane has colourfully captured the fascinating history of the Canadian Pacific in his recently launched book, Canadian Pacific, The Golden Age of Travel. The hardcover book features images and …
A fabulous visit to Quebec City
Jeffery Hale, philanthropist, and General Elias Walker Durnford, builder of the Quebec Citadelle, are two names intimately entwined with Quebec City’s history. The institutions and buildings they created in the …
High school students compete in the REPOL Photonic Games
Every year since 2008, the Regroupement des Étudiants en Photonique et Optique de (l’Université) Laval (REPOL) has invited senior high school students to discover the world of optics and photonics. …
Science meets skiing at Boreal Glide
Last Friday was the kick-off of the cross-country ski season in eastern North America, as Forêt Montmorency opened its Boreal Glide trail to the public. The Boreal Glide, a tradition …
Teachers at CQSB schools on rotating strikes
Teachers of the Central Québec School Board (CQSB) in the Quebec City area went on strike on Tuesday, October 27, with groups picketing in front of Quebec High School on …
Patricia-Anne GAUTHIER 1944-2015
Patricia-Anne Gauthier, age 71, passed away on October 11, 2015, at CHSLD Jardins du Haut Saint-Laurent. She was the adopted daughter of the late Léonne and William Moylan. She lived …
An appealing conversation workshop
If you’re a Francophone and the idea of speaking English in a relaxed, friendly environment appeals to you, Francine Bédard-Hô and Andrew Clayden have the solution. APPEAL (Apprentissage Pratique Perfectionnement …
14th annual Halloween Masquerade on Avenue Racine
At the annual Halloween Masquerade on Avenue Racine, trick-or-treaters lined up for photos with their favourite cartoon characters. A three-block section of the street was closed to traffic so families …