Provincial austerity cuts spark large protests in Quebec City
Thousands of protesters gathered on the Plains of Abraham on Saturday afternoon, November 30, before heading down Grande Allée and René-Lévesque towards the National Assembly to make their voices heard …
Labeaume, Lehouillier and MNAs say “Paint your bridge, Bill!”
Liberal transport minister Sam Hamad, Parti Québécois MNA Agnès Maltais and CAQ MNA Gérard Deltell may not find much common ground on the floor of the National Assembly. But these …
Local Muslim group aims to educate public about Islam
After the attacks on Canadian servicemen in Ottawa and Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu earlier this fall, a frequent topic of conversation in the media has been the radicalization of young converts to Islam. …
International Lunch at EQLC – December 10
“Joy to the world and come all ye faithful to make new acquaintances, renew old friendships and enjoy the 2014 International Lunch.” Thus reads the publicity for the event happening …
News Digest November 26 2014
**Unable to view photos or links? view online Issue November 26, 2014 English News Serving Quebec City since 1764 since 1764, North America’s Oldest Newspaper *TM using the …
News Digest November 26 2014
**Unable to view photos or links? view online Issue November 26, 2014 English News Serving Quebec City since 1764 since 1764, North America’s Oldest Newspaper *TM using …
Talking turkey at Carter Hall
Four 25-pound turkeys. That’s how many it took to feed the 110 people who came to the Cathedral of the Holy Trinity’s Carter Hall last Saturday evening – for an …
St. Andrew’s Day celebration fit for a “chieftain of the pudding race!”
Members and friends of Quebec City’s Scottish community gathered at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church in Old Quebec on Saturday evening to celebrate St. Andrew’s Day, Scotland’s national holiday, with a …
An Irish connection with the Royal 22e Régiment
While the Royal 22e Régiment is one of Canada’s best-known Francophone units, it does have an interesting connection with Irish heritage. Miriam Schurman, a museum technician at the Royal 22e …
Innovative private medical clinic ÉquiLibre opens its doors
When your car breaks down, you call a mechanic and an hour later, you are back on the road. Leaky roof? Call a construction company and tomorrow your roof is …