Quebec is well-endowed with agricultural enterprises, small businesses producing artisan-quality foodstuffs, and roadside kiosks vending fresh produce and baked goods. La Semaine québécoise des Marchés publics, or Quebec Farmers Market…
“Literacy is a fundamental human right.” This statement is included in literacy support materials published by many literacy resource centers in Quebec, as well as by organizations and governments around…
Summer camp at the Domaine Forget’s Academy of Music – my first day was unforgettable! While walking to the rehearsal room at the top of the hill, I heard all…
I’ve just read Marie White’s front-page article on Sillery’s 375th Anniversary celebrations. As a former resident, I’m sorry I missed the party. My ancestors arrived in Sillery around 1840!QCT readers…
1887Culled from the WebThe City of Montreal caught fire at sea. She was carrying a cargo of 8,000 bales of raw American cotton, and was the 73rd ship with such…
(Quebec City, August 23, 2012) – The Literary and Historical Society of Quebec, Canada’s first learned society and now the driving force behind the Morrin Centre, is pleased to announce…
Jeffery Hale Community Services is organizing a special half day free training session for community volunteers who work with seniors. As our population ages we are working harder than ever…
When one hears “the waterfall” in Quebec City, we often think of Montmorency Falls, near the bridge to l’île d’Orleans. However, there are several grand waterfalls near the city which…
For Immediate ReleaseMontreal – August 29, 2012 – Heading into the final days of the election, the Quebec Community Groups Network is concerned about the lack of interest shown by…
Robert Dobell (Martin Bernier) poses proudly with the March 12, 1877 issue of The Morning Chronicle.Photo by Marie White Richard Dobell (Martin Bernier), Father A.E.Maguire (Geneviève Nadeau), William Treggett (Philippe Tremblay)…