Relief could be coming for some Quebec City small-business owners thanks to a series of new programs administered by the city government with funds from the province. At a press…
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Lena SHEEHAN
32nd AnniversaryLena SHEEHANNovember 21, 1907 -April 21, 1988We thought of you with love today, but that is nothing new.We thought about you yesterday, and days before that too.We think of…
IHQ announces donation to Moisson Québec
Joe Lonergan, president of Irish Heritage Quebec (IHQ), sent out the following message to IHQ members on April 11: “On behalf of the Board of Irish Heritage Quebec, I wish…
The water rises on Rue Dalhousie
On April 9 and 10, the combination of high tides and high winds forced the water of the St. Lawrence River to flood the quays of the Old Port. As…
Joyce Gallant (nee Kiley)
Joyce Gallant (nee Kiley)Grande-Digue, New Brunswick1950-2020 Passed away on February 20th, 2020, at the age of 69, wife of Mr. Roger Gallant. Other than by her spouse, she shall be…
50 years ago: Apollo 13 in Trouble
NASA’s Apollo 13 mission will be forever known as the trip that ultimately didn’t make it to the surface of the Moon. Fifty years ago, on April 14, 1970, the…
Virtual motorsports aid in the race to cure COVID-19
As people of the world find creative ways to stay connected while doing their part to combat COVID-19, veteran race car driver Bertrand Godin will use his talent to fight…
Take a trip around the world by Postcrossing
Trip cancelled due to COVID-19? Here is another way to travel the world in the safety of your own home – Postcrossing.Some of our readers may remember having pen pals….
Rainbows continue to encourage us in Quebec City
“Ça va bien aller ♥!” It’s going to get better. All we need is hope and perseverance … plus stay at home and wash your hands! …
Jeffery Hale Hospital coping with major COVID-19 outbreak
The Jeffery Hale Hospital earned the unfortunate distinction last week of recording the first death related to a COVID-19 outbreak in a health-care institution in the Quebec City region.A patient…