101st edition of Expo Québec
Expo Québec is underway for the 101st time and has something for everybody at this diverse exhibition running until August 26, including the new double zip line and a plethora …
Meet Danielle Burns
Danielle Burns hails from the “Paris of the Prairies,” Saskatoon. She first came to Quebec as a French-language student in 1996. She met a bush pilot from Lévis during a …
Memorial Service for Jack Layton to be held at Chalmers-Wesley United Church
Most of us know that Jack Layton was a Quebec resident from Hudson, but perhaps many of us don’t know that he was also a lifelong member of the United …
Dog lovers gather at the Base de plein air de Sainte-Foy
The Société canine de Québec held one of its most prestigious dog shows of the year at the Base de plein air in Sainte-Foy from August 3 to 5. Despite …
Memorials and Things of Fame for August 22, 2012
1862 The Morning Chronicle Diamond Harbor was the scene of an occurrence of a most calamitous nature, involving the loss of five lives. The father, John Maher, a thirty-eight year-old …
NDP invites Canadians to mark first annviversary of Jack Layton’s death
(Press release) On Wednesday, August 22, Canadians from coast to coast will mark the first anniversary of the passing of Jack Layton after his combat with cancer. Annik Papillon, NDP …
Public hearings on proposed federal electoral map for Quebec
Montreal- The Federal Electoral Boundaries Commission for Quebec is set to hold public hearings on the new federal electoral map it recently proposed. The commission makes final decisions about where …
The Aquarium du Québec: jellyfish, seahorses and rays, oh my!
Get ready to be delighted! The Aquarium du Québec is a local treasure. Beautifully landscaped, cleverly organized, and family friendly, the aquarium is a sure bet for all ages, from …
News Digest for August 15, 2012
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CQSB Students compete at Quebec Summer Games
While London, England was hosting the world for the 2012 Summer Olympics, the city of Shawinigan, Quebec hosted the Quebec Summer Games 2012. Athletes from 19 different regions of Quebec …