On November 8, Grand Chief Konrad Siouï and his Family Chiefs were sworn in to a new term of office for the Huron-Wendat nation. In a touching ceremony, the Grand…
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Quebec High School remembers Corporal Jason Patrick Warren
There is a Remembrance Day wreath and plaque in the entrance hall at Quebec High School. It is there for all to remember. The plaque reads: “In memory of Corporal…
Canada’s new $20 bill — A means to remember
For most of us, references to Vimy Ridge only hint at a distant high school history lesson on the First World War. But with the passing of Canada’s last veteran…
Attention fashionistas!
Fashion lovers participated in a shopping extravaganza at the Espaces Dalhousie cruise terminal, attending the 3rd edition of La Braderie in Quebec City last weekend. La Braderie, which means “annual…
Dry November — Wet December
For the past 38 years now I have not drunk alcoholic beverages during the month of November. When I started this habit, my professional, social and recreational activities offered many…
Meanders: Memories of War on the St. Lawrence
Meanders is a permanent exhibit displayed at the Naval Museum of Quebec that emphasizes the historical importance and strategic significance of the defense of the St. Lawrence river. In the…
St. Patrick’s Parish remembers Canada’s fallen soldiers
At the Sunday Mass on November 11, the members of St. Patrick’s Parish paused to remember and pray for all those who have died and been injured during the wars…
A photograph from the Great War
My father’s name was John McKendrick Park. He was born in Scotland and immigrated to Canada with his father in the early 20th century. Grandfather had lost his wife following…
Remembering and honouring the fallen
At the entrance to the Plains of Abraham near Port Saint-Louis, the Croix du Sacrifice (Cross of Sacrifice) stands to honour Canada’s soldiers, sailors and airmen lost in World Wars…
Memorials and Things of Fame
1862The Morning ChronicleWe have to record this morning the particulars of a bold attempt at robbery which resulted fatally for one of the persons engaged in it. Before entering into…