The fourth edition of the Défilé de la Saint-Patrick took to the streets of downtown Quebec City on Saturday afternoon, March 23, proudly led by Grand Marshall James Donovan. Mayor…
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10th CQSB Performing Arts Festival
The Salle Jean-Paul-Tardif was really rocking last Friday evening as students participating in the Central Québec School Board’s 10th annual Performing Arts Festival (PAF) took over the auditorium. The two-hour…
Memorials and Things of Fame
1863The Morning ChronicleEaster was on April 5 in 1863 – The Easter Markets presented a large and attractive display of good things calculated to tempt the palate not only of…
Maguire chalice at St. Patrick’s Church
During the St. Patrick’s Day mass, Father Allan Savage spoke about the 380-year-old Maguire chalice, which was on display at the front of the church during the service.This beautiful, delicately-crafted…
Townshippers are first Anglo group to appear before Bill 14 hearing
On March 12, the Townshippers’ Association was the first Anglophone group to appear before the parliamentary committee on Bill 14. President Gerald Cutting, Past-President Heather Bowman, Secretary Melanie Cutting, and…
Lions take semifinal playoff series opener over Sorel Rivals
It’s like Groundhog Day for members of the CEGEP St. Lawrence Lions hockey team. The three-time defending Provincial champions are making another run for their fourth consecutive title. After defeating…
VEQ offers newcomers “A Taste of Quebec”
On March 20, the Voice of English-speaking Quebec welcomed newcomers to the Quebec City area to “A Taste of Quebec” at the Valcartier Family Centre in Sainte-Foy. Some 30 guests…
Tuning in to the OSQ’s 2013-2014 season
The 2013-2014 season of the Orchestre Symphonique de Québec (OSQ) was unveiled on March 19, at the Grand Théâtre with special performances by members of the orchestra and choir.The OSQ’s…
Parliamentary committee may examine fluoridation of drinking water
On March 12, MNA for Richmond Karine Vallières held a press conference along with the Quebec Coalition Eau Secours to announce that their petition had been accepted by the office…
Tips for trips on a shoestring
Winters in Quebec are long and can be treacherous with yo-yo weather. Canucks often escape to warmer destinations and timing vacations with the low season could save you a bundle.Annie…