Expanding access to government-offered French classes easier said than done, reports show Ruby Pratka, Local Journalism Initiative reporter Kent Boudreau came to Quebec City from Alberta in 2021 with the…
Joe Jonas charms the crowd and the cameras project his image onto the giant screens of the Bell Stage. (Photo by Cassandra KJoe Jonas charms the crowd and the cameras project his image onto the giant screens of the Bell Stage. FEQ 2024 The Jonas Brothers are the heartthrobs of FEQ Cassandra Kerwin cassandra@qctonline.com To the sound of loud cheering spectators, the Jonas Brothers stepped onto the Bell Stage on July…
Carly Rae Jepsen showed that she is more than a one-hit wonder during her July 6 FEQ performance on the Plains of Abraham. (Photo by Cassandra Kerwin) FEQ 2024 Carly Rae Jepsen energizes the Plains of Abraham Cassandra Kerwin cassandra@qctonline.com After the rain on July 6, Canadian pop star Carly Rae Jepsen came out and energized the…
OBITUARY
Florence McGARRETY
1927-2023
Flo passed away Sept. 6, 2023, and was laid to rest during a private gathering at St. Patrick’s cemetery.
She was a daughter of Alexander McGarrety and Florence Askin and sister to the late Mary (late Frank), late George (late Brenda), late John, Robert (late Henriette), Alexander (Lydia) and Carol.
She was a wonderful doting sister and aunt to her nieces and nephews.
Flo had a great sense of humour and an amazing memory and was a true Blue Jays fan!
You are truly missed.
The Accademia de’ Dissonanti – Antoine Malette-Chénier (harp), Mélisande McNabney (harpsichord) and Elinor Frey (cello and artistic director of the trio) – take a bow at the end of their delightful concert held in Église Sainte-Pétronille on Île d’Orléans on June 27 which featured music by French harpist Jean Baur (1717-1773). This was the first of the series of six summer concerts organized by Musique de Chambre à Sainte-Pétronille. For details of upcoming concerts, visit musiquedechambre.ca. (Photo by Shirley Nadeau) Chamber music warms up summer nights on Ile d’Orléans…
Elizabeth Hamel holds one of her cherry-red porcelain works of art that is also food safe. (Photo by Danielle Burns) Carac’terre pottery exhibit celebrates 25th edition Danielle Burns danielle@qctonline.com The Carac’terre pottery exhibit has been hosted at different locations throughout its quarter-century history, including Place de l’Université-du-Québec and the now-demolished…
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City again interested in Église Saint-Jean-Baptiste after Coptic parish drops offer Ruby Pratka, Local Journalism Initiative reporter editor@qctonline.com The future of Église Saint-Jean-Baptiste is up in the air once again….
New translation requirements cause trouble for test takers Ruby Pratka, Local Journalism Initiative reporter editor@qctonline.com When Sophie Farnell-Morisset signed up for her Certified Specialist of Spirits exam from the U.S.-based…
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Marc Hervieux, accompanied by pianist Eric Sénécal, enjoyed himself and delighted the audience at the Parc maritime de Saint-Laurent concert venue. The performance was organized by the Auberge l’Île Flottante. (Photo by Shirley Nadeau) REVIEW Marc Hervieux performs at Île Flottante concert series Shirley Nadeau shirley@qctonline.com Renowned Quebec tenor Marc Hervieux gave a most enjoyable and intimate concert at the Parc maritime de Saint-Laurent…