On the weekend of September 19 to 21, Clan Gunn was the honoured clan at the New Hampshire Highland Games at Loon Mountain in Lincoln, N.H. The annual general meeting…
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The (put your name here) wing of Everest Elementary School
The new wing of Everest Elementary School is now completed and we are currently seeking a name for the addition. Between October 6 and October 16, 2014, you will be…
Coptic Pope’s “visit of a lifetime” to Quebec City
The Egyptian Orthodox community of Quebec received the visit of a lifetime on September 22. As part of a Canada-wide tour, Pope Tawadros II, the spiritual leader of that church,…
XMen and XWomen run for the Arthritis Society
Over 2,200 participants of various ages, shapes and sizes pushed themselves to the limit in the provincial final of the XMan Triple Crown Race at Le Relais ski centre last…
News Digest September 24, 2014
**Unable to view photos or links? view online Issue September 24, 2014 English News Serving Quebec City since 1764 since 1764, North America’s Oldest Newspaper *TMusing the most advanced news distribution…
Much-loved campus director retires after 35 years
Jean Robert and I met for an interview in a coffee shop on Avenue Maguire last week. He looked relaxed, like someone who was enjoying life in the slow lane…
The “Porte-bonheur” clock from Jura, Switzerland: You can set your watch by it!
On September 19, Mayor Régis Labeaume unveiled a “timely” gift from the Republic and Canton of Jura, Switzerland, in honour of Quebec City’s 400th anniversary. The inauguration of the clock…
Quebec City arena: only a year of construction to go
Sporting hard hats, safety boots and glasses, and bright neon vests, project director Jean Rochette and Mayor Régis Labeaume gave journalists a guided tour on September 15 of the construction…
Memorials and Things of Fame
1864The Morning ChronicleA daring robbery was committed upon the person of Mr. Dumais who was a passenger on the up-train. While walking a short distance from the station, he was…
The story behind Rue Christie
Rue Christie is a quaint little street in Old Quebec between Rue Couillard and Rue Garneau, near Côte de la Fabrique. It is named in honour of lawyer Robert Christie…