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Stryckman, Judith (Miller) 1944 - 2009
Published: January 6, 2010
Stryckman, Judith (Miller)
1944 - 2009
Passed away at Quebec General Hospital, on December 29th 2009, at the age of 66.
“The creation of a school board ombudsman is a gift to the public”
Published: January 6, 2010
In 1981, Norway became the first country to establish through legislation, an Ombudsman for Children. Today, in Europe, children's commissioners or "ombudsmen" are part of the political landscape, with some 25 in post.
Yes, we can
Published: January 6, 2010
We hear a lot of cynicism from our young people these days: Voter turnout for the 18 to 24 crowd in recent Canadian federal elections has been around 25. We hear a lot about conspiracy theories amongst our youth that they see on the Internet. The Illuminati, Skull and Bones, the Free Masons, The Trilateral Commission, The Bilderberg Group, The Council on Foreign Relations, etc...
Shutting down Parliament: The arrogance of power
Published: January 6, 2010
The first duty of leaders in a democratic society like ours is to respect the institutions that put constraints on their power.
Messy. Inconvenient. Frustrating. Democracy is all those things. But as Churchill said, it is better than the alternatives.
Cathy’s List of top Canadian news stories for 2009
Published: January 6, 2010
1. The Recession
2. H1N1 - The Swine Flu
3. The Afghan Mission
4. Car Industry Collapse
5. Newfoundland Chopper Crash
6. NFL - Off-ice Battles -
7. Obama visits Canada -
8. Olympic Fever
Academy Awards
Best Picture: Slumdog Millionaire
Walking in a Winter Nightmare
Published: January 6, 2010
It has become fashionable lately to discuss the modern city in terms of friendliness.
A city can have a friendly architecture or a friendly outlook. It can be tourist-friendly or even family-friendly. Books and articles about the subject of modern urban life are as common today as those on any other subject.
Four soldiers and a journalist die in Afghanistan
Published: January 6, 2010
The holiday season had a tragic ending for four Canadian Forces soldiers serving in Afghanistan and a journalist embedded with the troops in Kandahar province.
First-year success for Turkey Can challenge
Published: January 6, 2010
Photo: Ed Sweeney
"It all started last year," said QHS Community Learning Centre Coordinator, Ed Sweeney. "When Mr. Thomson and I saw the work that was put into the Eastern Quebec Learning Centre's annual Christmas dinner".
It was then that they were inspired to create a happening at their own school to help contribute to the Community Christmas Hamper Campaign.
Ste-Foy Resident and important member of St. Lawrence hockey program passed away suddenly
Published: January 6, 2010
Photo: SLC
Hervey Beaubien, a popular and energetic part of the St. Lawrence College hockey program and among those who carried the Olympic as it trvelled through Quebec on its way to Vancouver, passed away December 17 of a massive heart attack.
Burke, Robert named chair and vice chair of CQSB
Published: January 6, 2010
Photo: SLC
The new chairman and vice-chairman of the Central Quebec School Board face a busy schedule while trying to maintain the standards of their predecessors.
English up provincially, but down in the Capital City
Published: January 6, 2010
The number of English speaking people in the province of Quebec may have increased markedly between 2001 and 2006, but the opposite would be true for the Quebec City area, according to census figures provided by Statistics Canada.
Helping families manage the effects of mental illness
Published: January 6, 2010
A grassroots organization, AMI-Quebec is committed to helping families manage the effects of mental illness through support, education, guidance and advocacy. By promoting understanding, we work to dispel the stigma still surrounding mental illness, thereby helping to create communities that offer new hope for meaningful lives.
Quebec City Kebs sign best "dunker" in the world
Justin Darlington aka "Jus Fly" on YouTube will perform before the Quebec City Kebs games and at halftime
Published on: January 5, 2010 - 13:52
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Kebs Stomp Buffalo Stampede 100-85
Quebec City Kebs win thier 2010 season opening game against Buffalo Stampede
Published on: January 5, 2010 - 13:23
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Photo: Jonathan Roy, ZoomSport.tv
New CQSB Vice Chair
Published on: December 17, 2009 - 14:41
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On Friday, December 11th, 2009, Stephen Burke and Jean Robert were elected chair and vice-chair of the Central Quebec School Board.
"We plan to follow in the footsteps of Marty Hicks, Edward Murphy and Michèle Morin-Doyle," said Burke in a phone interview.
Christmas 2009 QCT Front Page [Photo]
Published on: December 17, 2009 - 10:37
Photo: Jay Ouellet Christmas scene at D’Orsay Restaurant, 65 rue Buade in Old Québec.
A Christmas Letter - 1897 from The New York Sun, “Dear Editor--
Published: December 16, 2009
1897
from The New York Sun,
"Dear Editor--
I am eight years old. Some of my little friends say there is no Santa Clause. Papa says, ‘If you see it in The Sun it's so.' Please tell me the truth, is there a Santa Clause?
Virginia O'Hanlon
115 W. 95th Street
1822 A Visit from St. Nicholas
Published: December 16, 2009
1822
A Visit from St. Nicholas
T'was the night before Christmas,
When all through the house
Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse.
The stockings were hung by the chimney with care,
In hopes that St. Nicholas soon would be there.
Lawyers are watching Copenhagen keenly
Published: December 16, 2009
There was a time when debate over humankind's impact on the environment could have been conducted in a calm manner - with mutual respect and deference. I imagine such a place was a smoky Victorian drawing room over brandy and cigars.
Quebec premier says NHL commissioner keen on team in Quebec City
Published: December 16, 2009
Quebec's premier says he is now confident the NHL is keen on bringing a team back to Quebec City.
Church Services St-Gabriele-de-Valcartier
Published: December 16, 2009
RELIGIOUS SERVICES AND MASSES - HOLIDAY SCHEDULE
Anglican Christ Church
December 20 at 9 a.m. with Reverend Christian Shriener
St. Andrews Presbyterian Church
December 20 at 7 p.m. – Candlelight ceremony
January 24, February 28th at 10 a.m.
St. Andrews United Church at
Quebec City Kebs 2010 Schedule
Published: December 16, 2009
The Premier Basketball League, which includes the Quebec City Kebs, opens its fourth season next month with a new scheduling twist.
No longer will teams be playing only within their divisions. Each team will play each other twice in a home and home format.
Record Number of IMAX booked for Cameron’s Avatar
Playing at IMAX des Galeries de la Capitale December 18
Published: December 16, 2009
James Cameron’s sci-fi epic AVATAR(2009). photo courtesy of 20th Century Fox
Québec City children have special Christmas celebration
Published: December 16, 2009
Photo: Ken Schankler
Seven-year-old Grace Mugara, who lives in Vanier and attends first grade at Ecole Chemoine Cote, seemed a little overwhelmed - and more than a little shy - in her unfamiliar surroundings in a ballroom of the Quebec Hilton Tuesday morning.
CQSB Students pose with Taryn Tomlinson from the Canadian Space Agency
Published on: December 16, 2009 - 18:12
Photo: Ed Sweeney, Students from QHS, St. Pat’s, and DDO pose with Taryn Tomlinson (on screen) from the Canadian Space Agency. These students were chosen to take part in a Critical Thinking workshop via video conference offered by the Canadian Space Agency.
“QESBA and CSBA negotiating for National Association office to be located in Quebec”
Published: December 16, 2009
Permit me to link an article, a Public Notice announcement, and a job posting - all from the Montreal Gazette to support simple suggestions respectfully submitted to the Minister of Education, Michelle Courchesne.
