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 Penny People . . .
While I was at the library of the Morrin Centre this past week, three ladies walked in, eyes raised in awe as they looked around the room, drinking in the …
How Canadians celebrate Thanksgiving across the border
We all know that Thanksgiving is a very popular holiday in our neighbouring country to the south, the United States of America, but how do Canadians living abroad celebrate this …
Oscar buzz for The Master
The Master, which hit theatres on September 28, is a tale told by writer/director Paul Thomas Anderson (Magnolia, Punch Drunk Love, There Will Be Blood) and set in America’s post-World …
Touring the Bay of Fundy with one of Nova Scotia’s wine industry pioneers
When readers think of Nova Scotia and the Bay of Fundy, Evangeline and Arcadia and big ships may come to mind. Fresh sea food, farmers markets, and roadside farm stands …
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 …
Culturally rich calendar for Café Babylone
Café Babylone will partner with The Quebec City Jazz Festival starting October 16 for a full week of New Orleans‑inspired sounds. The café had launched its complete cultural calendar on …
Another Provincial Golf Banner for the Lions
The Champlain St. Lawrence Lions golf team won their eleventh provincial title since 2000 this past weekend at the Lac St-Joseph Golf Course. Fred Colgan’s team played a cumulative 614 …
2012 Comhaltas Tour of North America: Ireland’s best to perform at the Shannon Community Centre
For over three decades Comhaltas (pronounced Cole-tiss) concert tours have performed at various centres around the globe. These concerts have been a consistent link between Ireland, the Irish Diaspora and …