Barrett, Helen
Barrett, Helen (nee Blackadder), born in 1924 in Quebec City, passed away peacefully in Vancouver, August 15, 2014, at the age of 90. Helen was predeceased by her husband Alex …
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Memorials and Things of Fame
1864 The Morning Chronicle We are requested to state that the English Cathedral will be open every morning during the present week, between the hours of ten and twelve o’clock …
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The stories behind the names of Quebec City streets
Côte de Cap-Rouge passes under the CN train trestle near where the Cap-Rouge River flows into the St. Lawrence River. Jacques-Cartier Park and the beginning of the promenade that goes …
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Tall Ships tell tales of the sea
Seven impressive sailboats lined the quays on both sides of the drawbridge of Bassin Louise this past weekend. The Port of Quebec welcomed these Tall Ships which sailed into the …
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Mystery of history photo solved
What a surprise I got when I opened my August 20, 2014, QCT, and saw the old photograph taken in 1950 I cherished at one time. It brought back so …
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Active Living 50+ offers Zumba, Yoga and Cardio-dance at the YWCA
Is how to stay active after hitting the big 5-0 occupying your thoughts? Are you struggling to find physical activity routines that are accessible and offered in English? Do you …
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Avenue Maguire will be a busy place on September 12 and 13
On Friday, September 12, the Grand Prix Cycliste race will pass on Avenue Maguire for the first time. A giant screen will be installed so that people can follow the …
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Sacred Music Festival concerts at Saint-Dominique Church
The International Sacred Music Festival got off to a soaring start last weekend with two concerts at Saint-Dominique Church on Grande Allée. On Saturday evening, the audience was treated to …
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Celtic Festival flags and kilts flying over the Plains of Abraham
Scottish, Irish and Breton flags were flying high over the Plains of Abraham this past weekend as the ninth annual Quebec City Celtic Festival brought Celtic music, dance and sport …
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Governor General Johnston unveils statue of Étienne-Paschal Taché
The Honorable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada, unveiled a statue of Étienne-Paschal Taché, one of the Fathers of Canadian Confederation, in the Parc de Notre-Dame-de-la-Garde, on Boulevard Champlain, Quebec …
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