SAVING THE PLANET ONE WEEK AT A TIME: Make next Christmas greener in a few simple steps Lise Lafond lise@qctonline.com Christmas is over, and now is the time to put…
Many wooden and homemade ceramic decorations adorn our tree. The ceramic decorations, lovingly crafted by our children, have been gracing our tree for over 30 years. These cherished, eco-friendly ornaments are a beautiful reminder of the importance of sustainable and meaningful holiday traditions. (Photo by Lise Lafond)
This notice was published in the Quebec Mercury on Dec. 21, 1824, inviting “gentlemen and friends of Old Scotland” to play a game of shinty on Jan. 1, 1825, on the “little river,” known today as the St. Charles River. According to the Société d’histoire du sport de la capitale nationale, this and other documents establish Quebec City as the birthplace of hockey. (Image via SHSCN)
The Bleu-Blanc-Bouge rink in Parc Victoria features the logo of the Montreal Canadiens at centre ice. The Canadiens’ Children’s Foundation donated over $2.5 million for the construction of the rink and boards, along with some hockey equipment. (Photo by Luc Lang)