Franklin Toker is a professor of the History of Art and Architecture at the University of Pittsburgh and the author of eight books for which he has won many prestigious…
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Hydro-Québec comes through for Connecticut
Forty-six crews from Hydro-Québec travelled to Connecticut during the October 30, 2011, snowstorm that left some 900,000 homes without power. Electricity is one of those things many people take for…
Cegep Sainte Foy students honour Irish culture
On Wednesday, November 16, several Cegep Sainte-Foy students hosted an Irish Culture Day on campus for their classmates and faculty. The event featured several booths set up to showcase different…
Guys and Dolls is set for the spotlight
The curtains are about to open on the Quebec Art Company’s production of Guys and Dolls. The popular Broadway musical has entertained live audiences for more than 60 years. Hailed…
Stars perform for Stylexchange’s grand opening
Stylexchange opened on November 17 at Laurier Quebec (formerly known as Place Laurier) to the rhythm of two new Canadian talents, Randy Raymond and François Pruneau. Randy Raymond is a…
Dear Brothers and Sisters of the Archdiocese of Québec:
Peace be with you! Do you hear what I hear? “Not Christmas already?” Ah Yes! Christmas is just a few weeks away. The pre-Christmas period sparks a sort of frenzy…
Dear Readers
This time last year, if you recall, the future of North America’s oldest newspaper was in peril. The Quebec Chronicle–Telegraph presses had all but stopped. Our traditional means of communication…
My Father’s Skeleton
Dear Miss Durie,My father died recently after battling cancer for 4 years. During his fight, we became closer than we’d ever been and we talked about a lot of things…
Initié à l’Initiale – An exceptional dining experience
L’Initiale restaurant, at the corner of rue St. Pierre and côte de la Montagne in Quebec City’s lower town, was recently awarded a 5th diamond for the excellence of its…
Memorials and Things of Fame for November 23, 2011
1861The Morning Chronicle.It will not be the fault of Mr. Raineri if the good people of Quebec have not a supply of good dancing music for the coming winter. Mr….