The story behind Rue James-Gibb
Rue James-Gibb is named in honour of a Lower Canada businessman who was born in Carluke, Scotland, in 1799. At age 15, James Gibb immigrated to Quebec City, where he …
Meet Ken Selis, master hairdresser
What is the first thing an Anglophone looks for after moving to Quebec City? A doctor or a dentist? Probably, but for many people, especially women, they want a good …
VEQ’s Meet and Greet a tasty treat for newcomers
On October 8, Voice of English-speaking Quebec (VEQ) welcomed newcomers to Quebec City to meet and greet each other and enjoy a “Taste of Quebec” at Jeffery Hale’s Coin Soleil. …
The Maison de la Littérature takes flight
After years of planning, restoration and renovation, the Maison de la Littérature in Old Quebec was officially opened on October 8. Located in the former Wesleyan Methodist Church at the …
Peter Charles JOHNSTON 1941 – 2015
Peter Charles Johnston, son of the late Mary and Robert Johnston, died accidentally on October 6, 2015, at the age of 73. Born in Edmonton, Alberta, he lived in Quebec …
Beauport-Limoilou debate brings politics to the people
Over a hundred curious voters filed into the Jean-Guy Drolet community centre in Limoilou, having learned of the event largely through social media. After a schedule change and withdrawal of …
“Prost!” at Oktoberfest
German beer flowed during Festibière’s first Oktoberfest held at Quebec’s ExpoCité from October 9 to 11. Some 8,000 people joined the Bavarian-themed party during the Thanksgiving weekend. People sang, raised …
Opinion: Government advertising must support community voices
Each week in Canada, over 1,000 English and French community newspapers just like the Quebec Chronicle-Telegraph go about the business of telling stories that matter to the communities they serve. …
Congratulations to Flo Regalbuto on her 100th birthday
Fleurette Regalbuto, known to her friends as “Flo,” crossed the 100-year line on October 13, 2015. Family and friends surrounded her on this special centenary birthday celebration at Heritage Manor …
Animals in Quebec lead a dog’s life
Attention has been paid recently in Quebec regarding animal rights and protection. Radio Canada did a report during the dog days of summer discussing financial problems at the Société protectrice …