The debate between cars and bicycles: a road map to peace
Perhaps some readers feel, as I do, that there is a steady increase in the number of cyclists riding in the streets of Quebec City. Being a passionate cyclist myself, …
Running to great lengths at the 15th Annual Marathon des Deux Rives
Sophie Pelletier-Roy is a 40-year-old mother of four, ages 3 to 14. She looks like a runner – small, thin and muscular – but she did not even start running …
The Final Frontier for the 8th Annual Space Book Quest
If you could only bring one thing on a voyage to outer space, what would you choose? The approximately 40 guests attending the closing party for the Summer Space Quest …
Flavours of Quebec highlighted during Farmers Market Week
Quebec is well-endowed with agricultural enterprises, small businesses producing artisan-quality foodstuffs, and roadside kiosks vending fresh produce and baked goods. La Semaine québécoise des Marchés publics, or Quebec Farmers Market …
International Literacy Day has local significance
“Literacy is a fundamental human right.” This statement is included in literacy support materials published by many literacy resource centers in Quebec, as well as by organizations and governments around …
The Domaine Forget
Summer camp at the Domaine Forget’s Academy of Music – my first day was unforgettable! While walking to the rehearsal room at the top of the hill, I heard all …
Letter to the Editor
I’ve just read Marie White’s front-page article on Sillery’s 375th Anniversary celebrations. As a former resident, I’m sorry I missed the party. My ancestors arrived in Sillery around 1840!QCT readers …
Memorials and Things of Fame for August 29, 2012
1887 Culled from the Web The City of Montreal caught fire at sea. She was carrying a cargo of 8,000 bales of raw American cotton, and was the 73rd ship …
Champlain’s Dream author David Hackett Fischer to be Guest of Honour at Morrin Centre’s Literary Fundraiser
(Quebec City, August 23, 2012) – The Literary and Historical Society of Quebec, Canada’s first learned society and now the driving force behind the Morrin Centre, is pleased to announce …
Effective Accompaniment Training Session at Jeffery Hale Community Services
Jeffery Hale Community Services is organizing a special half day free training session for community volunteers who work with seniors. As our population ages we are working harder than ever …