Memorials and Things of Fame for September 22, 2010
1850The Morning Chronicle About two years ago, a young man was stung in the left ear, which soon swelled and became very painful. After a short time, however, the inflammatory …
Spelling Lessons: Whisky Or Whiskey?
I know, I know… you thought you’d left spelling lessons behind when you left school! And you’re probably wondering why you should even give a hoot about how to spell …
Disappointed at lack of ‘whisky’ knowledge
I commend the QCT sponsorship of the Whisky Tasting activity that marked the start of the Quebec Celtic Festival at Morrin Centre on September 10th. I was pleased to see …
A ‘well-publicized event’
Whether one agrees with the aim of the 35-group coalition that sponsored last weekend’s rally, which attracted 3,000 people opposed to Bill 103, one must give credit for the much-publicized …
Shannon Fire Department Seeks Volunteers
The Shannon Volunteer Fire Department is looking for people who would like to accomplish new challenges and extend their horizons and experiences. The department is seeking volunteer firefighters/medical first responders. …
Lions send ‘big message’ with two victories for a 3-0 start to season
The Champlain St. Lawrence men’s soccer team is off to a strong start, with weekend wins over CEGEP Rimouski and CEGEP Limoilou that raised its record to 3-0. Sept. 12, …
Newsie Notes
Holland School Birthday Celebration Holland School’s 50th birthday party and reunion is less than two weeks away. An Open House, Dinner and Dance is scheduled at the school on Saturday, …
Committee on Official Languages meets to discuss future of English in Quebec
Dialogue was a powerful and hopeful force during the week of September 13-17 as the Quebec Community Groups Network (QCGN) and Senate Committee on Official Languages of Quebec came together …
Rally ‘round the Naval Museum at Point à Carcy
The 6th annual Rallye des Contreforts, organized by the Naval Museum in Quebec City in conjunction with Les Journées de la culture, will take place this weekend, September 24 to …
Méav makes music with QHS students
The room full of Quebec High School students giggled as they were instructed to simulate the droning sound of bagpipes, to which the singer then added a lilting soprano melody. …