Memorials and Things of Fame for August 31, 2011
1861The Morning Chronicle Desirous to visit the gold region on the Chaudière, of which we have heard a great deal for several years past, and to ascertain what truth there …
Quebec City International Festival of Military Bands is spectacular
For the Grande Finale, all of the military bands gathered together withthe special addition of the Canadian Forces soldiers who have justreturned from their missions in Afghanistan in the forefront. …
Arts and Entertainment – August 31, 2011
August 26 to September 17 – Quebec Celtic Festival is underway!. There will be a kiosk in Place Laurier where you can pick up a complete program and buy tickets …
HAYES, NORMAN 1944-2011
HAYES, NORMAN1944-2011Norman Hayes passed peacefully at Anna-Laberge Hospital palliative care in Châteauguay on Saturday, 27th of August 2011, at age 67 years.Loving husband of 41 years to Christine, devoted father …
Bradford, Reverend Doctor Douglas E., B.A., M.Div., D.D. Minister Emeritus Lawrence
Bradford, Reverend Doctor Douglas E., B.A., M.Div., D.D. Minister Emeritus Lawrence Park Community Church, United Church of Canada, Toronto.October 6, 1920 – August 16, 2011Peacefully at his home in Peterborough. …
Dinner in White was a sparkling success
Guests set up their tables in front of the Gare du Palais for Quebec City’s first Dinner in White. (Photo by Shirley Nadeau) Last Thursday evening, some 350 couples got …
Prime Minister Stephen Harper statement following the death of Jack Layton:
“I was deeply saddened to learn this morning of the death of Jack Layton.“When I last spoke with Jack following his announcement in July, I wished him well and he …
Vacationing with “Georgette”
Our Roadtrek camper “Georgette” installed on site (Photo by Bill Cox) Last April, as a birthday present, my son and daughter-in-law gave my wife a week’s use of their motor …
Katimavik High School Reunion
A reunion will be held on September 3 and 4, 2011, for all alumnae who attended Katimavik High School from 1971to 1986. There will be an informal get-together at the …
St. Matthew’s Cemetery
Last weekend [August 13-14, 2011] I finally revisited St. Matthew’s Cemetery on rue St. Jean and was so very happy to find it in excellent condition with all manner of …