Maureen (Rooney) McKenna 1924-2014
Mrs. Maureen McKenna died on December 30 at Saint Brigid’s Home in Quebec City, daughter Catherine by her side, and now joins her most beloved Desmond, husband of 60 years. …
Help Beatrice Cadrin attend music symposium in Germany
Beatrice Cadrin, experienced violinist, orchestra conductor and arranger and former choral director of the Cathedral of the Holy Trinity, will be launching her new production company In Musica at the …
Crowning the Carnival Queen
You may not be finished your holiday shopping or your New Year’s Eve plans quite yet, but Winter Carnival time is right around the corner. On January 30, one of …
A walk between Heaven and Earth
The Villa Bagatelle is hosting Entre Ciel et Terre, an exhibit of pieces by forty Quebec artists. The works of art are divided into two sections, with Heaven representing the …
Les Rhapsodes and soloists shine at the Palais Montcalm
The Palais Montcalm was filled with the joy of the season at the Christmas concert of Les Rhapsodes choir, directed by David RomprĂ©, on Saturday night. The ambitious program included …
Historic Kent House is sold
One of the oldest buildings in Quebec City, located at the corner of Rue Saint-Louis and Rue Haldimand, was recently sold for $2.75 million. The new owners of Kent House, …
EQLC International Lunch a tasty treat for the Community Christmas Hamper Campaign
For the past 18 years, the students and staff of the Eastern Quebec Learning Centre (EQLC) have organized a lunch with an international flavour, the proceeds of which go toward …
CBC Radio One pitches in with Christmas Hamper efforts
As Christmas draws nearer, Quebec City’s English-speaking community is coming together once more to help families in need through the Community Christmas Hamper Campaign. With boxes full of groceries set …
Memorials and Things of Fame
1864 The Morning Chronicle We take this opportunity of offering to our friends and fellow-citizens the compliments of the season. Another year is fast drawing to a close and we …
The story behind the name of Rue Edward-Staveley
Edward Staveley (1795-1872) was a noted British surveyor and architect who was forced to leave England in disgrace in 1833, after embezzling a substantial amount of money from the Leicester …