Quebec’s two favoured Oscar nominees may not have won Oscars on February 24, but just being there was a great moment for them, their families, their crews, and their province.”And…
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Language is a bridge: Part II
During his recent visit to Quebec City, former city resident Graham Fraser, now Commissioner of Official Languages, spoke with students at St. Lawrence College about the importance of bilingualism (see…
Memorials and Things of Fame
1863The Morning ChronicleWe had the pleasure of examining four fragments of quartz containing in all, five particles of gold visible on the exterior surface, which had been taken from the…
Hosting Pee-Wees, the ultimate hockey experience
At last weekend’s International Pee-Wee Tournament, the showdown for first and second place came down to two Quebec teams: the Remparts and the Citadelles, with the Citadelles gaining victory with…
St. Lawrence Lions win their two last home games
The St. Lawrence Lions men’s hockey team won both their games on home ice this past weekend. The Lions had to overcome deficits in the third period in both games,…
Outdoor exercise for all ages
Two days in a row this pair of 80 year-year-olds, went cross-country skiing right in the heart of town. Only five minutes from our house is the Base de Pleine…
YWCA Québec celebrates 138 years of service
On Friday, February 22, YWCA Québec celebrated 138 years of dedicated service to the women of Quebec, 138 years during which we have welcomed distressed women, consoled disappointments, shared joys,…
St-Laurent, Yvon 1930-2013
Mr. Yvon St-Laurent died on February 20, 2013, at the age of 82 years and 5 months, at the Centre d’hébergement de Charlesbourg. He was the husband of Mrs. Maura…
Jack Kerouac: On the Road to his roots
This past weekend, the Fédération des familles souches du Québec (FFSQ) held its 17th annual Family Heritage Fair at Laurier Québec to celebrate the historical and genealogical roots of Quebec…
CQSB Open Letter to the English Community
“The battle has begun! It must be won!” So says Central Quebec School Board’s chairman, Stephen Burke. Burke spoke with the QCT this morning, as part of a full-fledged campaign…