Diomède Niyonzima, a soft-spoken Université Laval graduate student, grew up in Burundi, a tiny, heart-shaped country in East Africa. During the civil war that rocked that country in the 1990s,…
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Welcomen to the German Christmas Market
The Communauté Allemande de Québec invites you to participate in the 5th annual German Christmas Market at Place Hotel de Ville until December 9. The market features charming wooden kiosks…
Another battle won on the Plains of Abraham
Another historical battle was fought on the Plains of Abraham on November 18. On that pristine Sunday morning, The Fighting Irish of St. Patrick’s High School put on a high-octane…
Mission accomplished! Chalmers-Wesley restoration project is completed
Seventeen years after beginning an overall restoration of their church home, the members of Chalmers-Wesley United Church can finally say, “Mission accomplished!” The final phase of the entire project, restoration…
Artist explains vision behind QAC posters
This past weekend, the Quebec Art Company enjoyed a successful run of Cat on a Hot Tin Roof by Tennessee Williams. While the audience was absorbed by the sweltering tension…
Citadel Foundation creates scholarship in memory of Dr. David Guthrie
Dr. David Guthrie was a much revered physician who practiced medicine in Quebec City. After graduating in medicine from McGill University he served in the armed forces in the Medical…
QHS Coffeehouse served up a good brew
Quebec High School’s Coffeehouse showcased the musical talents of its students in the gym last Friday evening with 17 acts ranging from singing to Scottish sword dancing, plus special appearances…
Villa Bagatelle pastel exhibit offers ‘door into the world’
Tis the season for a wee bit of self-indulgence, and the Lumineux pastel exhibit at Villa Bagatelle is an economical way to do so. Until December 16, 2012, the exhibit…
Partnership, community identity, and communication surface as key themes at 2012 Future Forum
The 2012 Future Forum combined candid input from individual community members with deliberate collaboration among community organizations and institutions. Hosted by the Leadership Table, the event was held at Eastern…
Pushing for greater accessibility
In wheelchair races, Fanny Nonvignon gets around. In town, however, things aren’t so easy. The 25-year-old Université Laval graduate student was born without the use of her legs, and uses…