Dry November — Wet December
For the past 38 years now I have not drunk alcoholic beverages during the month of November. When I started this habit, my professional, social and recreational activities offered many …
Meanders: Memories of War on the St. Lawrence
Meanders is a permanent exhibit displayed at the Naval Museum of Quebec that emphasizes the historical importance and strategic significance of the defense of the St. Lawrence river. In the …
St. Patrick’s Parish remembers Canada’s fallen soldiers
At the Sunday Mass on November 11, the members of St. Patrick’s Parish paused to remember and pray for all those who have died and been injured during the wars …
News Digest for November 7, 2012
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10 Great Reasons to Use a Mortgage Broker
1 Get independent advice on your financial options. As independent mortgage brokers and mortgage agents, we’re not tied to any one lender or range of products. Our goal is to …
Quebec Chronicle-Telegraph visits St. Lawrence journalism class
On October 23, the Quebec Chronicle-Telegraph’s Marie White was neither covering nor photographing a story. That afternoon, she switched roles with Stephen Adamian’s journalism students at CEGEP Champlain-St. Lawrence and …
On Clive Meredith and summiting
“Nobody climbs mountains for scientific reasons. Science is used to raise money for the expeditions, but you really climb for the hell of it.” “I’ve always hated the danger part …
Homemade treats can help your jack-o-lanterns “save face”
It’s the season to remember that throwing away good food is downright spooky. Statistics indicate nearly half of still-edible food is thrown away in an average household in an average …
Le Piolet — more than a dining experience
Near the Kabir Kouba falls in Wendake is a restaurant called Le Piolet. Since 1985, it has been providing young adults, aged 16-35 who are in difficult circumstances, with training …
Reunion success for Big Wreck is no accident
Big Wreck first came onto the music scene in the 1990s; a time when boy bands were record label favourites and rock bands were being separated into new genres like …