There was a three-for-one sale on literature-related happenings last week, as the 81st PEN International Conference came to town in time for the Maison de la littérature’s opening and the…
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Race for a defibrillator at Ste-Foy Elementary School
After recently participating in the annual Terry Fox Run, students and family members were off and running again at Ste-Foy Elementary (SFE) school on Friday, October 16. This time it…
The history of the Irish of Sillery
At the end of Thanksgiving weekend, Irish Heritage Quebec president Joe Lonergan gave a talk to answer the question, “Are the current Irish living in Sillery descendants of the original…
When history becomes “his story”
Most people associate National Battlefields Park with the momentous events of 1759 and 1760, despite monuments of other wars. For example, across the road from Grey Terrace are two German…
Irish Heritage Quebec celebrates International Uilleann Piping Day
On October 17, more than 3,000 Irish pipers celebrated International Uilleann Piping Day at over 40 locations around the globe. This year, the Na Píobairí Uilleann, the Society of Uilleann…
A short history of the Mason jar
In 1795 Napoleon offered 12,000 francs to anyone who could find a new way to preserve food. He was trying to find a better way to feed his soldiers with…
Cross-Canada choral flash mob to help reduce violence against women
On Saturday, October 24, there will be cross-Canada flash mob song fete with choristers from Vancouver Island to Newfoundland all singing at the same time in different time zones. These choirs…
EQLC offering a School Daycare Educator program
If you are interested in working as a School Daycare Educator (SDE), this Skills Training Certificate program is for you. All SDEs must be certified to be hired for regular…
Animals in Quebec lead a dog’s life
Attention has been paid recently in Quebec regarding animal rights and protection. Radio Canada did a report during the dog days of summer discussing financial problems at the Société protectrice…
Discover Community Cooking with Chef Chris Wotherspoon
Sign up now for a variety of individual cooking classes that are as diverse as your tastes! Voice of English-speaking Québec is collaborating with Be Active Québec and the Wellness…