October 18 2017 Edition
Kathleen Weil appointed minister for relations with anglophones
Published: October 18, 2017
Photo: from the National Assembly website
When Premier Philippe Couillard shuffled his Cabinet on October 11, he also announced the creation of a new Cabinet-level position. Former immigration minister Kathleen Weil, an anglophone MNA who represents the Montreal riding of Nôtre-Dame-de-Grâce, was appointed minister responsible for Relations with English-speaking Quebecers.
Native music celebrated at Teweikan Aboriginal Music Gala
Published: October 18, 2017
Photo: Juanita Craig
The second Aboriginal Music Gala took place at Palais Montcalm on Friday, October 13. Under the theme “The drum – the breath of a people,” the Teweikan gala celebrated the creativity of artists and musical groups from the Innu, Atikamekw, Cree and Wendat nations.
Memorials and Things of Fame
Published: October 18, 2017
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Two hundred people were invited to the ceremony of the laying of the stone of the new Victoria Hotel which was destroyed by fire in June. The new hotel will be situated at the same site, immediately opposite the Grand Trunk Railway Station and the ferry landing at Point Levis.
Minister for anglo affairs and Lincoln’s legacy
Published: October 18, 2017
Last week’s appointment of Kathleen Weil as the first ever Quebec minister responsible for relations with English-speaking Quebecers has sparked predictable reaction. The Quebec Community Groups Network (QCGN), the presumptive voice of anglos in the province, says it is “very pleased” with the move.
The story behind Rue de Windsor
Published: October 18, 2017
Photo: Bill Cox
Rue de Windsor is named in honour of Windsor, Ontario, the southernmost city in Canada. It is located on the south shore of the Detroit River, across the river from Detroit, Michigan, U.S.A., which is actually directly north of Windsor.
Prayers for refugees at Canada-USA border crossing
Published: October 18, 2017
Photo: Ruby Pratka
About 50 people from Protestant congregations around the region gathered in the miniscule border town of Havelock on Saturday afternoon, to pray, sing and speak in solidarity with migrants seeking sanctuary in Canada as part of a gathering called “Meeting Jesus at the Border.” The unofficial Roxham Road border crossing, where hundreds of people crossed on foot this summer hoping to make asylum
Billy Boyd joins superheroes and fantasy characters at Comiccon
Published: October 18, 2017
Photo: Cassandra Kerwin
Hobbits, Nazguls, superheroes, villains, wizards, stormtroopers, droids and video game characters gathered in the Centre des congrès de Québec for the fourth annual Comiccon on October 14 and 15.
The highlight of the weekend was actor Billy Boyd who starred as the hobbit Pippin in the 2001-2003 film trilogy The Lord of the Rings (LOTR).
Myths, facts and history of the Morrin Centre prison
Published: October 18, 2017
Photo: Cassandra Kerwin
For decades, the Morrin Centre has invited the public to explore its beautiful and historic library, to enjoy a reception or a lecture in its grand hall, or to simply step into a prison cell. Over time, facts evolved into colourful tales:
prisoners had chains attached to their ankles, and lived horrible lives in overcrowded conditions. This of course is not all true, but what is and isn’t?
Québec 21’s Gosselin brings ADQ approach to city politics
Published: October 18, 2017
Photo: Peter Black
If you’re of a certain age, a famous movie quote may come to mind in contemplating a new development on the Quebec City municipal scene: “Who are those guys?” While the quip comes from 1969’s Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, those words could be dogging incumbent Mayor Régis Labeaume and Démocratie Québec leader Anne Guérette.
