Editors’ note: Former archbishop of Quebec Monsignor Maurice Couture died Jan. 19 at age 91. The QCT received this letter, cosigned by several area Muslim groups, thanking Mgr. Couture for …
Monthly Archives: January 2018
Memorials and Things of Fame
January 25, 1818 – The Morning Chronicle The vessel Ewretta was reported arrived in London from Quebec, with a cargo of furs valued at £120,000. January 24, 1868 – …
Helping baby communicate – bridging the gap
I’m all done.” says your baby, but all you hear is “baaahh.” While you try to decipher this code, the situation deteriorates. “Aaghhhh! Wahhhh!” you hear, as you watch the …
Village Nordik welcomes ice fishers at the Bassin Louise
People of all ages can try ice fishing at the third annual Village Nordik du Port de Québec at the Bassin Louise.On the opening days, Jan. 18-19, school-aged children were …
Burns Night in Valcartier a tasty success
Valcartier Elementary School hosted a Robbie Burns evening at the Community Centre on Saturday, Jan. 20. We were treated to great traditional music with James Allen and Martine Hébert, not …
Great inaugural evening at the Ice Hotel in Valcartier
Although the Ice Hotel in Valcartier has been open since mid-December, the official opening ceremony and party was held last Friday evening, Jan. 19. The event was well attended by …
Thank you for your generosity to the Community Christmas Hamper Campaign
The 22nd annual Community Christmas Hamper Campaign has come to an official close. Once again, thanks in no small way to the huge number of volunteers, it was a resounding …
Pick-a-Book reading adventures at the Morrin Centre
Have you ever wondered what snowmen really get up to at night? During the Pick-a-Book activity at the Morrin Centre on Jan. 20, the children found out with the winter-themed …
Winter Carnival candle campaign enters final stretch
Since last November, the duchesses have been working hard to promote Winter Carnival. They completed the final stretch over the weekend of Jan. 20, as the campaign of the bougie …
Looking at snow removal in Quebec City
What has an annual budget of $43 million, includes 2,373 km of road and 1,248 km of sidewalk, and can involve 1,700 people and 1,300 vehicles, in a single operation?Quebec …