Frampton Irish raise a glass to the Great Gathering
May the luck of the Irish be with you!” That’s the official toast when you raise a glass of “1815” Frampton Irish red ale brewed especially for the Great Gathering …
A Mass in Hell: a tribute to the victims of Auschwitz
On the night of July 31, 1941, a prisoner escaped from Auschwitz-Birkenau, a Nazi concentration and extermination camp in occupied Poland. Such daring attempts were very rare – and successful …
Morrin Centre holding a student film contest
The Morrin Centre, Quebec City’s English-language cultural centre, recently received a media conference grant from Canadian Heritage, with the goal of examining and promoting Linguistic Duality. Part of the project …
David Parker scores with his hockey-inspired music
The Morrin Centre welcomed Dave Parker and his musicians last Saturday. The evening was special, featuring Parker’s talented band and his take on hockey history, a subject dear to many …
Winston Bernard O’Donnell 1942-2015
Winston (affectionately known as Winnie) passed away on January 12 at age 72. Left to mourn are his partner France; his daughters Tara (Jun) and Meghan (Shervin); his granddaughter Mila …
A shootout at the Saint-Tite rodeo arena
Best known for its large annual rodeo, the small town of Saint-Tite (population 4,000), 30 kms northeast of Shawinigan, welcomed the first ever Winter Classic outdoor hockey games with three …
Festi-Volant in Grandes-Piles, “So much fun!”
While at the Outdoor Classic hockey game in Saint-Tite, Diane Kameen and her husband Daniel Jobin stayed at their favourite bed and breakfast, La Capitainerie du Passant, overlooking the St. …
News Digest January 21 2015
Issue January 21, 2015 English News Serving Quebec City since 1764 since 1764, North America’s Oldest Newspaper *TM using the most advanced news distribution method in over 246 …
Giant lampshades brighten Avenue Cartier
In the heart of the Quartier des arts, Avenue Cartier is aglow every evening with the light from 17 pairs of giant lamps. Thirty-four works of art now illuminate the …
Will Bill 10 amendments save our institutions? Perhaps not
While leaders in Quebec’s English-speaking community were cautiously optimistic in early December that amendments to Quebec’s health reform would allow the community to maintain an acceptable level of input and …