The 78th Fraser Highlanders and guests gathered for the traditional Robbie Burns Supper last Saturday evening at the Château Laurier. There were 98 people in total, according to Commanding Officer…
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Serving up life skills with popcorn at Cinéma Cartier
Dylan Brown is very proud of his job at Cinéma Cartier. The infectiously upbeat intern is a student in the adapted learning program at Quebec High School (QHS). The program…
When in a traffic jam, “hang loose!”
While on vacation in Hawaii in the mid-70s, we got tied up in a traffic jam while in a Honolulu taxi. We asked the driver why was everyone so patient….
Now we know … who’s who in this photo!
In the January 13, 2016, edition we published a photo submitted by Dave Blinco, challenging our readers to answer the burning question, “Who’s who in this photo?” Well, now we…
The Morrin Centre launches its new e-book collection
The Morrin Centre has officially launched its collection of e-books which are now accessible to members of the Literary and Historical Society of Quebec (LHSQ).The e-book collection is a catalogue…
Drawn to Quebec
Though many a Quebec resident might beg to differ with Robert Frost’s somewhat flippant statement – “You can’t get too much winter in the winter” – there is a truth…
The wolf moon
There are nights when the wolves are silent and only the moon howls.” – George CarlinThe first full moon for 2016 appeared on Saturday, January 23. It is also called…
News Digest January 20 2016
**Unable to view photos or links? view online Issue January 20, 2016 English News Serving Quebec City since 1764since 1764, North America’s Oldest Newspaper *TMusing the most advanced news distribution method in over 246…
Mix of old and new at 2016 Quebec Winter Carnival
At the press conference announcing this year’s Quebec Winter Carnival programming, two teams faced off at Baie de Beauport to pelt each other in an exhibition game of yukigassen, the…
CEGEP students debate at the National Assembly
Students from 24 CEGEPs in twelve provincial ridings across Quebec recently gathered at the National Assembly to participate in the 24th Legislature of the Student Forum. They participated in a…