If you’re a Francophone and the idea of speaking English in a relaxed, friendly environment appeals to you, Francine Bédard-Hô and Andrew Clayden have the solution. APPEAL (Apprentissage Pratique Perfectionnement Enrichissement…
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14th annual Halloween Masquerade on Avenue Racine
At the annual Halloween Masquerade on Avenue Racine, trick-or-treaters lined up for photos with their favourite cartoon characters. A three-block section of the street was closed to traffic so families…
Quebec City Hall’s Halloween celebrations
City Hall, decorated for Halloween with pumpkins, scarecrows, mummies and spiders, welcomed families and children on October 31. …
Free flu vaccinations at Jeffery Hale
Free flu vaccinations are available at the Jeffery Hale Hospital to members of the English-speaking community who meet the following eligibility criteria. The injectable vaccine is given free of charge…
Jennifer Hobbs-Robert receives Rachel-Bureau Prize
This past September 17, Jennifer Hobbs-Robert was awarded the 2015 Rachel-Bureau Prize by the Ordre régional des infirmières et infirmiers de Québec, their highest distinction at the regional level.Recently retired…
The Asylum is sure to drive people crazy!
Imagine this: Every night you have the same dream about a messenger at an insane asylum. You repeatedly wake up just before the message is delivered. In desperation, you decide…
SNACS catering: the fruit of delicious partnerships
Quebec High School’s cafeteria was transformed into a reception hall last Thursday as community partners and volunteers sipped wine and munched on hors d’oeuvres being served by sharply-dressed “servers” from…
Election aftermath: Liberals and NDP
This is the first of two articles dealing with the aftermath of the General Election held on 19 October. This one discusses the Liberal victory, and the plight of the…
Author Lawrence Hill to highlight the Literary Feast
The Morrin Centre’s seventh annual Literary Feast fundraiser, featuring author Lawrence Hill as the keynote speaker, will be held on Thursday, November 5, 2015. The evening will start with a…
Placette Cartier sure to please Montcalm residents
The Ville de Québec recently unveiled its design for a new urban mini-place in the heart of the Montcalm district. Temporarily named “Placette Cartier,” the bare patch of land at…