Legendary musicians at Place d’Youville
The Festival d’Été is a world-class music extravaganza. Although the passes for this year’s 11-day event were reasonably priced at $76, not everyone could afford them. That is why the …
Tragedy strikes in Lac-Mégantic
I couldn’t believe what I was seeing on the television news broadcasts about the train accident in downtown Lac-Mégantic. A runaway train derailed with tank cars spewing burning crude oil …
Belle & Sebastian open Festival d’Été
Fearing they had brought with them the “Scottish curse,” Belle & Sebastian were pleased to find fans enjoying themselves at their concert on Thursday night despite the constant downpour of …
Fire evacuees from Eastmain go home
The week before last, the city of Val d’Or saw an influx of people taking refuge in hotels. When the forest fires started raging around James Bay, about 300 vulnerable …
Explosion destroys the heart of Lac-Mégantic
IIn the early hours of Saturday morning, July 6, a train with 72 tanker cars carrying crude oil derailed and exploded into a raging fire in the centre of the …
Christ Church in Valcartier celebrating 150 years on August 3
Our little stone church is 150 years old this year and we are marking the anniversary with a very special service in the church on Saturday, August 3, at 3:00 …
Student exhibits at the Discovery Pavilion
The National Battlefields Commission invites the public to two new exhibitions at the Discovery Pavillion of the Plains of Abraham: Student Masterworks and Martello Tower 4 – a look through …
Food and lifestyle choices – meatless Mondays
Our mothers always told us to eat our vegetables. And nowadays, whether you’re making a lifestyle change or taking a stand for the planet, there are many options you can …
The Black Keys satisfy fans
On Saturday night, the fans’ anticipation for The Black Keys was running high. The group was the main attraction at the Bell Stage on the Plains of Abraham. However, the …
Quebec City celebrates 405th birthday
On Wednesday, July 3, the Ville de Québec celebrated the 405th anniversary of its founding in 1608 by Samuel de Champlain. Festivities started in the morning with a special mass …