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Quebec City’s Antoine Valois-Fortier brings home Olympic Bronze
Published: August 8, 2012
Photo: Jason Ransom for Canadian Olympic Committee
Congratulations to Antoine Valois-Fortier! On Day 4 of the London 2012 Olympics, this young man from Beauport fought with all his heart and won. The 22-year-old judoka Antoine Valois-Fortier made Quebec City and all of Canada proud when he fought six matches in one day and ended up earning a spot on the podium in London.
Shack Attack delivers an unforgettable urban snowboard and freeski experience
Published: January 4, 2012
Don’t wait for snow to enjoy winter activities
Published: November 23, 2011
The air was frisky on our way to the Sainte-Foy arena where my wife Denyse was going to skate for her first time this season. She was radiant with the thought of having the occasion to practice her favorite sport.
St. Lawrence Lions golf team wins tenth Collegiate Provincial Championship
Published: October 12, 2011
The Cegep Champlain-St. Lawrence golf team won their 10th Collegiate Provincial Championships since 2000 last weekend at the Lac St-Joseph Golf Course. Fred Colgan’s protégés shot a cumulative of 608 (302-306) over the two-day tournament. This was 36 shots better than second place John Abbott College, which was only 8 shots behind the Lions going into the weekend.
Collège FXG’s Vincent Fillion runs in Chicago Marathon
Published: October 12, 2011
On Sunday October 9, Vincent Fillion, number 960, bolted from the 7:30 a.m. starting line in warm, sunny Chicago to run the 42.2 km in 3:08:45 minutes.
Challenge Bell crowns its 2011 Champions
Published: September 21, 2011
Photo: Photo: Marie White
The 19th Challenge Bell, under the ever able direction of Quebec City's Jacques Hérisset and his devoted team, crowned this season's women's tennis champions on September 18 at Laval University's PEPS.
The 2011 singles champion is the Czech Barbara Zahlavova Strycova, 25, who was too strong for the Croatian-born New Zealander Marina Erakovic, 23, beating her 4-6, 6-1 and 6-0 in a tight fi
Local football player picked by two American University NCAA Division Two teams
Published: August 24, 2011
Photo: IMG Football Academy web site
Quebec City native Edward Godin Gosselin, an 18-year-old defensive lineman who formerly played on the St. Patrick’s High School team, is flying high these days. After his outstanding performance at the IMG Madden Football Academy in Florida this summer, Gosselin was invited to join two American University NCAA Division Two football teams.
Private viewing with Lord Stanley’s Cup for two CQSB students
Published: August 10, 2011
Photo: Ed Sweeney
The annual pilgrimage of hockey’s most prized possession stopped in Quebec City last week. Proudly carrying the Stanley Cup into the region was Boston Bruin forward, Patrice Bergeron who helped propel the Bruins to Stanley Cup victory over the Vancouver Canucks in this year’s NHL finals.
Swatch FIVB World Tour puts Quebec City on international sports scene
Published: July 27, 2011
Finalists compete for the gold and silver medals men’s teams from the United States. Photo: Maire White