1864The Morning ChronicleLarge forces of men are already at work removing the earthworks between the walls at St. John’s Gate, preparatory to the demolition and reconstruction of the gate although…
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The story behind the name of Rue Dublin
Rue Dublin is named after the capital city of the Republic of Ireland in homage to the Irish families, such as Carmichael, who, in the 19th century, settled in Notre-Dame-des-Laurentides,…
The Merkles are moving
The QCT prides itself on being, for the most part, a “good news newspaper.” Yet we also strive to keep our readers up to date with the comings and goings…
Shannon echoes with the sounds of Erin
On October 15, I went to the Shannon Community Centre to see the wonderful Comhaltas Tour of Canada – Echoes of Erin show, which tours North America every two years,…
A visit to the Atoka cranberry farm
Ever wonder about what goes into that cranberry sauce you enjoy at Thanksgiving or Christmas?Marc Bieler, recognized as Canada’s Cranberry King, recently invited the QCT to visit his flagship farm….
The pipes, the pipes are calling
The sound of bagpipes echoed through McMahon Hall on Saturday evening at a concert to mark a worldwide celebration of piping. The kilts and sporrans we see with Scottish piping…
Wynton Marsalis opens Quebec City’s jazz festival
With his firmly established reputation as the greatest living trumpet player, Wynton Marsalis took the back seat – literally – at the inaugural concert of the Festival international de Jazz…
Online prenatal classes offered by Jeffery Hale – Saint Brigid’s
Starting on September 8, the Early Childhood Team at Jeffery Hale Community Services launched an online prenatal course called A New Life. A first in Quebec City, it is currently…
CCAA Golf National Championship cut short by rain
The final round of the 2014 PING Canadian Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA) National Golf Championships was washed out on Friday, October 17, at the Lorette Golf Club. Heavy rain throughout…
A tribute to a great Canadian soldier
As the cannons fired a jolting 21-gun salute, the long line of soldiers stood at perfect attention on the parade square in front of the Governor General’s residence at the…