“Dear N’Dugu, I am weak and I am a failure.” This line taken from one of Jack Nicholson’s most interesting pieces of acting in the movie ‘’About Schmidt” is important…
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Monumental Graffiti
In response to Thomas Eden’s article in the July 7, 2010, edition regarding the graffiti spray-painted on the Cross of Sacrifice or cenotaph on Grande-Allée at the entrance to the…
Townshippers’ Day to mark Danville’s 150th anniversary
Townshippers’ Day, a bilingual festival of friendship offering music, dance, art, artisans, information booths and other activities will take place on September 17 and 18 in Danville. Townshippers’ Day 2010…
CQSB hoping for Willett replacement by September
Now that the deadline for applications has passed, the Central Quebec School Board is hoping to have a replacement for outgoing Eastern Quebec Learning Center Director Bruce Willett by September.Friday…
Les Capitales clinch first half, look to playoffs
Their first-half Can-Am League title safely tucked away, Les Capitales de Québec can relax for the second half of the season.”We’d really like to finish first,” said Pat Scalabrini, first-year…
Skating cross-country for cancer cure
Dan Cloutier, 21, of Winnipeg, lost an uncle three years ago to a rare form of cancer. This summer, he decided to do something big to fight the deadly disease.Inspired…
Government of Quebec announces government funding for Jeffery Hale Hospital and two other community health centres
Dr. Yves Bolduc, the MNA representing the Jean Talon riding, has announced $415,000 in government for renovations to Jeffery Hale Hospital, St. Brigid’s home and the Residence Paul Triquet.Jeffery Hale…
Memorials and Things of Fame for July 14, 2010
1850The Morning ChronicleA few days ago Mr. Glidden opened a mummy case and unrolled the body deposited in it, in the presence of a large assembly, including many scientific personages….
Refreshing Lake Cinconcine
We were literally transported from the sweltering Sainte-Foy heat last Friday to beautiful Lake Cinconcine in the mountains of the Mauricie region.Second oldest son Dennis invited my wife and me,…
Twenty-six Students Receive the Largest Scholarships in the History of Cégep de Sainte-Foy for developing English language skill
During a reception held in May, 26 students from Cégep de Sainte-Foy received scholarships worth $2000, $2500 or $5000. Denis Juneau, general director of the Cégep de Sainte-Foy and Yvon…