Short stories win big: Alice Munro receives Nobel Prize
Nobel Prizes are big news, and across Canada, literary types are celebrating a big win. “We were all very excited at the Morrin Centre to learn that Alice Munro had …
All aboard! at the annual model railroad expo
The 2013 exposition took place at the Ste Foy CN property with the train station, shunting yards and the building and grounds used by the Miniature Model Railroad of Quebec …
Memorials and Things of Fame
1863 The Morning Chronicle Details relative to the battle of St. Foy in 1760 cannot fail to be interesting in view of the approaching inauguration of the monument to the …
The Québec City International Festival of Military Bands forced to cancel 2014 edition
After 15 years of success, the Québec City International Festival of Military Bands Board of Directors was forced to cancel the 2014 Festival edition, which was supposed to be held …
Why a Humorous Speech Contest?
On Friday, October 11, the Quebec English Toastmasters Club (QUEST) held its Humorous Speech Contest. A visitor told us before the contest “I thougt that Communication and Leadership Toastmasters program …
News Digest October 9, 2013
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The Quebec City Women’s Club celebrates 75 years
On Saturday, October 5, Quebec City Women’s Club president Jennifer Molson welcomed members of the QCWC to a luncheon at La Fenouillière restaurant to celebrate the organization’s 75th anniversary. A …
Prime Minister Stephen Harper visits INO and the Quebec Citadel
Prime Minister Stephen Harper paid a visit to Quebec City on Monday, September 30. In the morning he took part in activities marking the 25th anniversary of the opening of …
Irish Heritage hosts new Quebec City Uilleann Pipers Club
October 19 is International Uilleann Piping Day, and Irish Heritage Quebec plans to mark the occasion by hosting the launching of a new pipers group. The Quebec City Uilleann Pipers …
St. Pat’s Fighting Irish junior football action halted by injuries
All three St. Patrick’s football teams were in action last Friday night in what was billed as a “Friday Night Lights” action. At the end of the night, the Irish …