It was a blustery afternoon with dark clouds and a cold wind sweeping across the Plains of Abraham. But the weather did not detract from the authenticity of the Historical…
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The story behind Parc John-Munn
This week’s feature is actually a small park in the Saint-Roch area of Quebec City that was named in honour of John Munn. Born in 1788 in Irvine, Scotland, he…
Coupe Banque Nationale welcomes players of tomorrow
Throughout this week, little green balls will be zipping across the courts of the PEPS athletic centre at Université Laval as elite tennis players compete in the Coupe Banque Nationale. The…
Nursing mothers set new record at Place Laurier
A new record was made on Saturday, September 12, when 215 mothers collectively breastfed their children in the food court of Place Laurier. This number replaces the previous record of 209…
Story of Aldo and Alli gets French translation
Last week, Quebec City author Louisa Blair unveiled the long-awaited French version of Daisy and the Donkey Church. Daisy et l’Église à l’Âne was launched in a short ceremony held…
International cyclists pedal through the streets of Old Quebec
On September 11 and 13, the people of Quebec and Montreal watched renowned international cyclists race through their streets. The events of the sixth Grands Prix Cyclistes were held in…
Press Release: VEQ and CHSSN launch Health Passport App 1.0
Voice of English-speaking Québec (VEQ) and CHSSN (Community Health and Social Services Network) are proud to launch the “When Language Matters” Health Passport App (version 1.0).The Health Passport App 1.0…
Apply now to be a Winter Carnival Duchess
With this lovely late-summer weather, winter certainly feels a long way off, but Quebec City’s Winter Carnival, in collaboration with Loto-Québec, recently announced the opening of the competition for the…
Heirloom apples: a taste of autumn
Purchasing or picking local apples offers a taste of local heritage. Cultivars may include heirloom varieties such as MacIntosh, Wolf River, and others rarely seen in grocery stores nowadays….
Chickens grilled to perfection at the Valcartier BBQ
Another successful chicken barbeque was held in Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier on Sunday, September 6. Each Labour Day weekend, the Valcartier Fire Department hosts the annual BBQ on behalf of the Byron McBain…