Musée de la Civilisation spotlights Quebec for 25th anniversary
On April 16, the special program planned for the 25th anniversary of the Musée de la Civilisation was announced. According to the museum’s Executive Director, Michel Côté, it is an …
Judging books by their covers
This past weekend, the sun shone both on the throngs of people out to enjoy a stroll and on the covers of many a book long consigned to storage. From …
Remembering Rita MacNeil (1944 – 2013)
And though you’re only a memory, you still give to me,A reason to remember, and a reason to believe.“Reason to Believe” by Rita MacNeil On April 22, as I sat …
Trendy Saint-Roch: heart of the Festival Québec Mode 2013
If you haven’t been to the Saint-Roch district of Quebec City lately, you may be surprised by how much the heart of this area, which was once rather downtrodden and …
Birds of a feather flock to good weather
Living in Canada means, among other things, that the birds change with the seasons. The spring migration is underway, and bird-brained Quebec City residents have a front row seat. May …
QCGN looking for a few good men and women
The Quebec Community Groups Network (QCGN) is seeking nominations for its fifth annual Sheila and Victor Goldbloom Distinguished Community Service Award which celebrates individuals who have made outstanding contributions to …
Memorials and Things of Fame
1863 The Morning Chronicle A complaint was made by Mrs. Susan Browne against an individual who went to her house representing himself as a “Captain” and asking for a supper …
Spring into gardening
While we wait for the last of the snow to melt, blooms and birdsong are pleasant reminders that another gardening season is right around the corner. Why garden? Of course, …
Annual spring tree giveaway
On Saturday, May 11, the City of Quebec will host its annual Journée de distribution d’arbres. The “first come, first served” tree giveaway will begin at 8:30 a.m. and continue …
Irish dancing in Quebec
When I watch the St. Patrick’s Parade, I am always impressed and proud to see the young Shannon Irish Dancers. I have often wondered what makes people decide to take …