Anyone can write a novel; try getting it down to 400 words,” says author Barbara Reid, explaining the challenges of writing for children. It’s hard to think of a more …
Daily Archives: 10 April 2018
They come from all walks of life to tread the boards
The Quebec government lavished spending on the arts in its budget two weeks ago. From free entry to province-run museums one Sunday per month, to money for cultural field trips …
Patient navigator to support English-speaking patients travelling to Quebec City for medical services
A group of community-based organizations, under the umbrella of the Quebec Community Health and Social Services Foundation, have created the position of patient navigator to support English-speaking patients who have …
Letter to the Editor – Highway signage – pictograms or bilingual?
Just over one year ago, on March 14, 2017, a petition was tabled in the Quebec National Assembly by David Birnbaum, MNA for the Montreal riding of D’Arcy-McGee. The petition, …
Memorials and Things of Fame
April 8, 1818 – The Quebec Gazette The remains of Mr. George Beattie were interred in this city. At the time of his death he was 81 years of age …
The story behind Rue Alleyn
This street in the Saint-Sauveur district of Quebec City is named in honour of Charles Joseph Alleyn, an Irishman born in County Cork in 1817. He studied at Clongowes Wood …
A breath of fresh air for the OSQ’s 2018-2019 season
Music director Fabien Gabel and the musicians of the Orchestre symphonique de Québec (OSQ) launched their 2018-2019 season on March 27. During the press conference, Gabel said, “Making this city …
Tasty literature at the ImagiNation Writers’ Festival
Quebec City literary enthusiasts enjoyed the ninth annual ImagiNation Writers’ Festival from April 3-8. While the readings and discussions fed the soul, the Books & Wine, Cooking with the Wolfman …
QHS team takes second place in provincial Improv Championships
Over the March 23-24 weekend, the Quebec High School Senior Improv Team traveled to Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue, near Montreal, to compete in the Montreal Regional Improv Championships organized by the Canadian Improv …