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CQSB budget delayed until August 20
Short by one day of proper official notice, the Central Quebec School Board has delayed until Aug. 20 the adoption of its 2010-2011 budget.The official notice was published June 15,…
Valcartier accident injures soldier
A light armoured vehicle rolled over during a driver-training exercise in the Valcartier Garrison training sector, slightly injuring one serviceman at 10:35 a.m. on June 28, 2010.The soldier with minor…
Afghanistan death toll rises to 150
The death toll for Canadian Forces soldiers killed in Afghanistan now stands at 150.Two Canadian soldiers were killed when the vehicle they were travelling in as part of a convoy…
CQSB coming to grips with Bill 100
School boards throughout the province, among them the Central School Board, must cut 10 percent in administrative costs and 25 percent for travel, training and publicity, by the 2013-14 school…
Canada Day Events Notice
Unfortunately Canada Day events have been scaled back this year due to lack of funding from Heritage Canada. There will be no fireworks or concert. Family daytime events will take…
Going back to sea with Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition
The recreated third class cabin is not to be missed when visiting “Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition”. Photo courtesy of the Festival d’été de Quebec Exploring the Titanic in the Old Port…
Correction – QHS Sec 1 to 5 2010 Award Winners
Sec 1Most Improved in AcademicsCindy TruongSec 1Proficiency in MathematicsNgo Duc Minh HoangSec 1Most Improved in MathematicsMaude EmondSec 1Proficiency in GeographySophie ConnaughtonSec 1Proficiency in EnglishEdward SmithSec 1Most Improved in EnglishKenzy AbdelhamidSec…
Memorials and Things of Fame for June 23, 2010
1850The Morning ChronicleAn accident of the most calamitous character was well nigh occurring at the Congregational Nunnery of this City on Sunday. When the children attending the nunnery school returned…
Fishing
“You should have seen the one that got away,” is a favorite expression of casting, trolling and fly fishermen. When I started fishing, I did not have to use that…