The Kruzenshtern: history afloat
At nearly 115 metres in length, the Kruzenshtern is one of the world’s largest sailing vessels still active. On Thanksgiving weekend, the great barque was in port in Quebec City. …
Memorials and Things of Fame
1862 The Morning Chronicle In connection with the recent robberies, we heard a statement to the effect that, in virtue of an existing regulation in our City Police force, …
VEQ Bilingual Job Fair at CEGEP Champlain St. Lawrence
On October 11, the Voice of English-speaking Quebec (VEQ) held its Bilingual Job Fair in the CEGEP Champlain St. Lawrence gym as the second part of its Connect to the …
Central Québec School Board shines in 2011 Uniform Exam
The Central Québec School Board (CQSB) has been informed that the results of the Ministère de l’Éducation, du Loisir et du Sports (MELS) 2011 Uniform Exams identifies CQSB as having …
Portneuf Elementary School joins schools across Canada in Guinness World Record challenge
“We are always excited to take part in an event that’s larger than just in our school. This is across the country and even though we are a small school, …
News Digest for October 17, 2012
English News Serving Quebec City since 1764 since 1764, North America’s Oldest Newspaper *TMusing the most advanced news distribution method in over 246 years! Newsstand LocationsSubscribe online access – only …
New course at St. Lawrence College
CEGEP Champlain – St. Lawrence is pleased to announce that it will offer a new new course this winter entitled Introduction to Medical Terminology, from February 16 to April 28, …
SHANAHAN, Corinne 1926 – 2012
SHANAHAN, Corinne1926 – 2012 Peacefully at St. Mary’s Hospital in Kingston, ON, Oct.12, aged 86 after a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Quebec City Aug. 2, 1926 to Joe …
The autumn garden – winding down and planning ahead
When frost chills the air and leaves begin to glow, gardeners usually resign themselves to clean-up and harvest preservation. However, autumn is an ideal time to put creativity to work, …
Tétreault and his Stradivarius cello charm Quebec City
QCT readers may recall the March 7, 2012, article – “A tale of two Stradivariuses” – about Stéphane Tétreault who became the custodian of a six million dollar Stradivarius cello …