1866Some statistics, culled from the WEB: $1 in 1850 was worth $28.45 in 2015. From 1840 to 1867, the population of the Province of Quebec nearly doubled despite an exodus…
On behalf of the members of the organizing committee of the Community Christmas Hamper Campaign,* I would like to extend our thanks to all of those who were involved at…
The holiday concert given by the Orchestre symphonique de Québec, called Hollywood en famille, was a deliciously wicked and happy event featuring music from some of Hollywood’s best-loved movies. There…
In spite of its name, the Hôtel de Glace de Québec warmly welcomes visitors to its 16th annual creation. Redesigned this year and built entirely of ice and snow, it…
A six-week course, Introduction to Scottish Gaelic, will be held in the Kirk Hall of St. Andrew’s Church, appropriately located at 45 Chaussée des Écossais, in Old Quebec City, starting on…
In early December Robert Lepage’s Ex Machina company unveiled the winning design for the Théâtre Le Diamant, which will be built within the walls of the former YMCA building at…
Contact with nasty germs is inevitable at this time of year. We can open our windows for at least five minutes a day to circulate the air, but what are…
Did you know . . . the last Canadian Census recorded over 60 Aboriginal languages grouped into 12 distinct language families? In 2011, of all people reporting an Aboriginal mother…
DON’T SAY YOU WEREN’T WARNED! A driver recently rammed his car into the back end of a bus in Quebec City. Apparently he didn’t notice the big green machine ahead of…
Côte Gilmour/Gilmour Hill is open to vehicular traffic again this winter. Furthermore, since the end of November, pedestrians can also enjoy a leisurely stroll up and down the hill on…