The summer 2013 tragedy in Lac-Mégantic resulted in the loss of lives, property, and more. Among the many community resources destroyed was Lac-Mégantic’s library. This writer, having “grown up” to…
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Joe Lonergan to launch Shamrocks in the Maples
Joe Lonergan, a well-known member of the Irish community in Quebec City, is delighted to announce that, after many years of research and writing, he has published a history of…
New publishing house seeks youth literature that is anything but “canned”
Passion is the key word – I want to do literature that is different from what is already out there,” affirmed Rodéric Chabot. He has launched a new publishing company…
Paul and Marla have a problem
Paul (last name withheld), a recognized refugee from Congo-Kinshasa, and Marla Dominey, a military spouse from Halifax, are both newly-arrived English speakers seeking jobs in Quebec City. “The biggest problem…
Taste of Heritage: Making Quebec cider even more local
If Quebec cider is famous, then the province’s iced cider is iconic. Quebec City cider master Claude Jolicoeur has made cider privately for over two decades. He gives presentations and…
Official photo of Prince George’s christening
Britain’s monarchy recently released a photo that shows four generations of Royals gathered together. The picture shows Queen Elizabeth II and three (possible) future kings: her son Prince Charles, her…
Quebecers take centre stage in Cirque’s TOTEM
Although the Cirque du Soleil’s TOTEM is playing some 5,000 km from Quebec City in Los Angeles, California, it is Quebecers who take the spotlight. The show, which was written…
Sharpen your skates! The Gaétan-Boucher skating oval soon open
The Ville de Québec has announced that, weather permitting, the Gaétan-Boucher skating oval, located at 929, avenue De Rochebelle in Sainte-Foy will be open for the winter as of Friday,…
National Ballet School auditions in Quebec City
Canada’s National Ballet School (NBS) is excited to announce that the 2013/2014 National Audition Tour, which includes both auditions and open classes, will be in Quebec City on Saturday, November…
Arctic exploration schooner Tara to stop over in Quebec
The schooner Tara is presently on her way to Quebec City after completing the Tara Oceans Polar Circle Expedition, circumnavigating the Arctic Ocean via the Northwest and Northeast Passages. The…