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…
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Memorials and Things of Fame for August 29, 2012
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…
Champlain’s Dream author David Hackett Fischer to be Guest of Honour at Morrin Centre’s Literary Fundraiser
(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…
Effective Accompaniment Training Session at Jeffery Hale Community Services
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…
A waterfall-centric outing is the antidote to a hot summer day
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…
Party leaders not interested in issues of English-speaking community
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…
Special celebrations mark Sillery’s 375th year
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)…
Meet Alexandre Sheldon
Alexandre is a writer, researcher, musician, teacher, movie-maker and journalist. When he finds the time, he’s also quite fond of cooking and cycling. Born in Quebec City’s St. Louis de…
Laval University students study a unique bison herd
The bison graze in meadows, along lakes, and throughout the thick aspen forests of Prince Albert National Park.Photo by Bethann G. Merkle American Bison (bison bison), also known as buffalo,…
Irish Heritage Quebec visits Grosse Île
On Saturday, August 18, Irish Heritage Quebec held its annual visit to Grosse Île. A group of over 50 people were present including a large gathering of the O’Gallagher and…