The Morrin Centre held its third annual fundraising dinner, the Literary Feast, on Thursday, November 3. Guests were welcomed into the library where they enjoyed champagne cocktails, while drinking in…
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Q&A with Major Stéphane Briand on military life, Remembrance Day, and the treatment of soldiers in Quebec
On Remembrance Day, November 11, the country will come together, forming a figurative field of poppies to honour soldiers who have fallen or were injured in combat. Since most civilians…
“I remember . . . ”
Reflections on growing up in Quebec City during the Second World War with a brother facing an uncertain fate in a Japanese prisoner of war camp, two sisters serving overseas…
Service for fallen Search and Rescue soldier at Valcartier
By Marie WhiteOn November 5, Sergeant Janick Gilbert’s funeral was held in the chapel of the Sainte-Jeanne-d’Arc Church on the Valcartier military base, and he was laid to rest in…
The Poppy and Remembrance
Every year, from the end of October to November 11, you will see members of the Royal Canadian Legion distributing poppies, that humble little red flower immortalized by John McCrae’s…
A World War I diary
Two years ago, the November 11, 2009, issue of the QC-T carried the story of my father, Kelso Roberts, as a prisoner of the Germans during the last eight months…
Portraits of Honour National Tour
The Portraits of Honour mural is touring Canada and will be displayed at CFB Valcartier on November 9, 2011. A joint initiative of artist Dave Sopha, Kin Canada and the…
Authors Stuart and Savage celebrate the publication of their book
On November 1, 2011, co-authors Peter Stuart and Father Allan M. Savage of St. Patrick’s Parish hosted a pleasant evening in the Victorian library of the beautiful Morrin Centre to…
Chalmers-Wesley Restoration Campaign nears its $1 million goal
The members of Chalmers-Wesley’s Campaign Cabinet are delighted with how members of the congregation, friends, foundations and businesses in the community have generously supported the campaign whose goal is to…
Anamnesis Day in Shannon
Again this year, it is with great respect and humility for the afflicted people and families that the Shannon Citizens’ Committee invites you to a special day commemorating those who…