1862The Morning ChronicleA few days ago, a farmer residing in the seigniory of Belair (St. Catherine,) a few miles north west of this city, while occupied in cutting firewood in…
The snow on Parliament Hill may have been manufactured, but the enthusiasm of the spectators was not. Nearly 150 skiers from 16 countries descended on the heart of Quebec City…
The grounds of the Quebec legislature buildings are a little more crowded these days. Finally the statues of important Quebec men in politics have some “statuesque” female company. On December…
During the Remembrance Day ceremony at the cenotaph, this QCT writer met Fay Dickinson, resplendent in her Scarlet, and her father Captain (N) Christopher Dickinson. When I asked why they…
As Christmas time approaches, airports get hectic. Whether you are travelling for business, a snowbird seeking warmer climates, hitching a ride on Santa’s sleigh to visit friends and family or…
For the 17th year, the Community Christmas Hamper Campaign will help to make Christmas a little brighter for some English-speaking residents of Québec City and the surrounding area. Thanks to…
On Wednesday, November 14, 2012, friends, associates and past co-workers celebrated Townshippers’ Association former Executive Director Rachel Garber as she was honoured with the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal…
By the end of 2012, 60,000 Canadians will have received a Queen’s Diamond Jubilee medal in recognition of their contributions in a wide variety of fields. Last September at the…
Many of the most beloved holiday traditions involve bells – ringing to accompany carolers, playing seasonal melodies, and pealing out to summon celebrants to church services. Quebec City is part…
Walking through the doors of the Musée national des beaux-arts du Québec exhibit Art and Nature in the Middle Ages, one is transported to a world apart. Splendor and colour…