Reader’s Digest magazine recently held a contest in which subscribers were invited to submit entries and to vote for their community to be Canada’s most interesting town. They received some…
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A dog’s-eye view
Although the snow is melting fast in Quebec City, in the surrounding countryside and mountains, enough snow persists for spring dogsledding. The QCT recently enjoyed a behind-the-scenes visit to a…
Memorials and Things of Fame
1863The Morning ChronicleMartin Burk was charged with having in his possession an unlawful weapon. The “weapon” in question appeared to come under the denomination of “slug-shot” and consisted of a…
St. Patrick’s Church invites you to come celebrate this New World
St. Patrick’s Parish has organized an Easter Celebration series of seven spiritual and community events which are based on the themes of celebration, sharing and discovery. These events are open…
Thomas O’Grady
It is with much sadness that the family of Thomas O’Grady announces his death on March 30th, 2013 in Quebec City at the age of 83 years old. Tom is…
Enright, Alberte (Chrétien) 1925–2013
At St.Brigid’s Home on March 16, 2013, Alberte Chrétien, wife of (late) Maurice Enright, passed away at 88 years of age. She lived in Charlesbourg, Quebec. The family will receive…
Maori continuing to Stand Strong in Quebec
The Museum of Civilization has had a busy start to the year with cultural events connected to their E Tuu Ake: Maori Standing Strong exhibition. The exhibition which officially opened…
Fit and Fun English-language summer day camp
Looking for a summer day camp offered in English? Be Active Quebéc and Voice of English-speaking Québec is pleased to offer the English-speaking community a summer camp that focuses on…
Bird-watching at minus 3 Celsius?
Yes, dear reader, that’s what these three intrepid bird-watchers were doing recently on the beach of our beautiful St. Lawrence River. Their telescopes were pointed towards the clear water exposed…
CQSB blindsided at Bill 14 hearing
On March 20, Stephen Burke and Jean Robert, chairman and vice-chairman, and Marielle Stewart, director general of the Central Québec School Board, presented a brief to the nine-member Commission on…