Once again, the Fort St. Andrew’s Garrison of the 78th Fraser Highlanders Quebec City invites you to a traditional Burns Night in celebration of the birth of Scottish poet and…
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Organists make a joyful noise
Don’t be upset if we don’t attend your holiday parties,” quipped David Stafford in an interview just before the holiday rush began. Stafford is the organist at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian…
Stuart McLean and the Vinyl Cafe coming to Quebec City
CBC Radio’s funniest storyteller, Stuart McLean, will be performing live at La Capitole theatre in in Quebec City on Sunday, March 30, 2014. It may be three months away, but…
The roots of “Haiti, in extremis”
Everywhere else, the skull and crossbones means “Keep out.” But on a busy Haitian street, it’s an invitation. Welcome to the workshop-museum-village of the Atis rezistans-Haitian Creole for “Artists of…
Lifestyle alternatives using technology: Naughty or Nice?
Overcoming vices such as eating, drinking, and smoking are often the focus of New Year’s resolutions. Many of us look for easy ways to have our cake and eat it…
Reading: a classic gift and a priceless skill
Although technology and electronic gadgets are everywhere, books are still a timeless gift for 21st-century youngsters. Why a book? The QCT asked a local education expert to explain. Britta Gundersen-Bryden…
The Guignolée: an event that helps the needy
In late November each year, many Francophone Quebecers prepare to hit the streets and visit houses for their charitable collection campaign known as the Guignolée. This tradition involves volunteers going…
Old Saint Nick makes a special stop at Jeffery Hale Hospital
Welcome to Santa Claus’s Party!” exclaimed Karalyn Lacombe to parents arriving with their children at Jeffery Hale Hospital on December 14. Lacombe, a Moms’ Night Out volunteer, had the Coin…
14th Hôtel de Glace takes shape
The 14th Hôtel de Glace or Ice Hotel is now under construction on the site of the former Quebec zoo in Charlesbourg. This magical place is gradually taking shape and…
Former YMCA building goes S.A.U.V.A.G.E.
On December 14, the second floor of the building that was once home to the YMCA on Place d’Youville was taken over by an art exhibit. Twenty-one local artists are…