Rue Louis-Riel was named in honour of Louis-Riel (1844-1885), a teacher and politician, and a political leader of the Métis people of the Prairies during the North-West Rebellion. He was…
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PAF! CQSB to hold its 13th Performing Arts Festivals
Every year the Central Québec School Board (CQSB) hosts two Performing Arts Festivals known as PAF! – one for elementary and one for secondary schools. The festivals provide a unique…
Photos of the Défilé de la Saint-Patrick – 2016 – St. Patrick’s Day Parade
(Photo Shirley Nadeau)Deputy Mayor of Quebec City Michelle Morin-Doyle (left) and Mayor Régis Labeaume (right) with Tourbillons de Beauport dance troupe member Barbara Genest (centre). (Photo Rachel Collet) RCMP officers warming up…
A night of history, mystery and sports at Livres Trois Canons
Livres Trois Canons bookstore was packed last Wednesday evening, March 16, with viewers gathered to hear three authors read excerpts from their latest books and discuss their writing and research…
2016 Canadian Qualifier Synchronized Swimming results
Last weekend some 600 synchronized swimmers, coaches and judges from across Canada were at the Centre aquatique Desjardins at the PEPS, Université Laval, for Synchro Canada’s 2016 Canadian Qualifier Championships. The…
St. Patrick’s Day celebrated with a grand banquet
On March 17, members of St. Patrick’s Parish and many others from Quebec City’s Irish community celebrated St. Patrick’s Day with a Mass celebrated by Pastor Réjean Lussier and former…
QAHN discusses ways to attract volunteers
Meet them on their turf, give them a way to have an impact on the project, offer them mission-driven opportunities, and then watch your young volunteer network soar. Sounds easy,…
News Digest March 16 2016
Issue March 16, 2016 English News Serving Quebec City since 1764since 1764, North America’s Oldest Newspaper *TMusing the most advanced news distribution method in over 246 years!Ipad version great for those who…
Grosse Île: Une histoire chorale combines history and heart
The Palais Montcalm lobby was bright with anticipatory smiles as spectators mingled, switching between French and English. In more than one way, it was Grosse Île that brought everyone together…
The 50th Shannon Irish Show dedicated to its faithful audiences
The Catholic Women’s League of Shannon celebrated a milestone on March 12. The annual Shannon Irish Show turned fifty, and the show was more impressive than ever. Performers from the…