Who says autumn is a dull season? Surely not a football fan!On a cold Sunday afternoon on the Plains of Abraham field, the Fighting Irish of St. Patrick’s High School…
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Ross Murray to launch \A Hole in the Ground\” at Livres Trois Canons”
Quebec author and funnyman Ross Murray will be in Quebec City to launch his new novel at Livres Trois Canons on Wednesday, November 16, at 7:15 p.m. (doors open from…
Voltigeurs remember and honour one of their own
The Voltigeurs de Québec, one of the oldest Canadian Army Reserve regiments, marched down Grande Allée to hold a special Remembrance Ceremony on November 4. Following the ceremony at the Cross…
Trinity Tea and Sale a treat!
Last Saturday afternoon the annual Fall Tea and Sale held by the Anglican Church Women of Trinity Church was very well attended. The tables in Colley Hall were laden with…
The German cannon from Démuin
When I go for my morning walk on the Plains of Abraham, scene of a seminal battle in September 1759, I sometimes stop and examine a relic of a relatively…
78th Fraser Highlanders celebrate St. Andrew’s Day
The 78th Fraser Highlanders will be celebrating St. Andrew’s Day on November 19 with a concert featuring the 78th Fraser Highlanders Pipes and Drums. In addition, Crépuscule, a Quebec City traditional…
QAC 35th anniversary Gala at the Morrin Centre
To celebrate its 35th year of amateur theatre productions, the Quebec Art Company will be presenting a Gala Performance on Saturday, December 3, at 8:00 p.m. This wine-and-cheese event will…
Memorials and Things of Fame
1866The Morning ChronicleA gentleman, who seems to be well informed on the subject, writes to say that there are not less than 50,000 French Canadians, both male and female, employed…
The story behind Rue Général-McNaughton
This street is named in honour of General Andrew McNaughton, an army officer, scientist, cabinet minister and diplomat. Born in in 1887 in Saskatoon, he joined the Canadian Militia in…
Happy 100th Birthday, Violet Doherty!
There was a special birthday celebration at Saint Brigid’s Home in Sillery for one their own on November 1. Family and friends came from across Canada to be with Violet…