Pompeii: Immortal City a unique look at ancient disaster Cassandra Kerwin cassandra@qctonline.com An extraordinary event happened on Nov. 3 at the Musée de la Civilisation de Québec (MCQ). Reporters and…
Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier Mayor Brent Montgomery and Col. Jason Langelier stand before the newly erected “Support Our Troops” monument outside the entrance to CFB Valcartier on Boulevard Valcartier on Nov. 3. (Photo by Danielle Burns) Yellow ribbon monument inaugurated at CFB Valcartier Danielle Burns danielle@qctonline.com A monument synonymous with the military – a yellow ribbon bearing the phrase “Support Our Troops” in both official languages…
A wreath was placed beside the large monument in memory of Lt. Gen. Richard Turner, who was awarded the Victoria Cross for his actions in the Boer War in November 1900. (Photo by Shirley Nadeau) Remembrance ceremony held at Mount Hermon Cemetery Shirley Nadeau shirley@qctonline.com The 55th Field Ambulance, a medical company of the Canadian Armed Forces, held a special ceremony at Mount Hermon Cemetery…
The choir of the Orchestre symphonique de Québec (background) shared the enlarged stage of the Grand Théâtre with members of the orchestra, guest conductor Eivind Gullberg Jensen (front, centre) and soloists Allyson McHardy, Lauren Mergison, Éric Laporte and Tomislav Lavoie. (Photo by Shirley Nadeau) REVIEW: Beethoven’s Ninth an Ode to Joy! Shirley Nadeau shirley@qctonline.com The Grand Théâtre was packed almost to capacity on Nov. 3 as the Orchestre symphonique de Québec (OSQ) presented a…
REVIEW: Tempêtes et Passions concert blends in to the forest Shirley Nadeau shirley@qctonline.com The Fôret et nature concert presented by the Tempêtes et Passions lyrical singers was like a musical…
Steeve Michaud (tenor), Lyne Fortin (soprano), Dominic Bouliane (music director), Natalie Choquette (soprano) and Gino Quilico (baritone) gave a stunning performance of operatic arias at the Salle Albert-Rousseau. (Photo by Shirley Nadeau) REVIEW: Une soirée à L’Opéra ends a perfect weekend Shirley Nadeau shirley@qctonline.com Music in the theatre, words in music, the lyrical voice at the junction of disciplines … that is…
The St. Patrick’s High School Fighting Irish senior football team defeated the Athlétiques from Polyvalente de L’Ancienne-Lorette 18-11 to take their second RSEQ championship banner in three seasons. (Photo courtesy of ER Art Photo) Fighting Irish complete perfect season as RSEQ champions Luc Lang luclang@qctonline.com The St. Patrick’s High School Fighting Irish senior football team won their second championship banner in three seasons by…
The Université Laval Rouge et Or women’s rugby team will have the chance to defend their U Sports national title at the national championships in Kingston, Ont. (Photo courtesy of U Laval) Laval rugby team seeks U Sports championship in Kingston Luc Lang luclang@qctonline.com The Université Laval Rouge et Or women’s rugby team will try to defend their title at the national…
Remparts end four-game skid with win in Chicoutimi Luc Lang luclang@qctonline.com The Quebec Remparts ended a four-game losing streak when they defeated the Chicoutimi Saguenéens 6-2 at the Centre Georges-Vézina…
Valcartier Elementary School students discovered the magical world of Alice in Wonderland during Literacy Week celebrations. (Photo by Shelley Longney) Valcartier Elementary School brings classics to life for Literacy Week Submitted by Emma Perreault, art, drama and special education technician, Valcartier Elementary School Life at Valcartier Elementary School is seldom…