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 …
Monthly Archives: April 2018
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 …
Mourning the loss of the Humboldt Broncos
The words to Tom Cochrane’s “Big League” took on an eerie significance this past weekend as the entire country mourned the loss of several members of a Saskatchewan hockey team, …
Aspiring artists from CQSB schools shine at PAF
Every spring, high school students of the Central Quebec School Board gather in Quebec City for an amazing day of learning and performance. On April 6, over 350 students from …
Aspiring artists from CQSB schools shine at PAF
Every spring, high school students of the Central Quebec School Board gather in Quebec City for an amazing day of learning and performance. On April 6, over 350 students from …
Pick your home on wheels at the Quebec City RV show
If you dream of having your own home on wheels, a visit to the annual Quebec City Recreational Vehicle Show is an absolute must. This year’s show of mini rolling …
Behind the curtains of Jesus Christ Superstar
Sparkling costumes. Incredible vocals. Tightly executed choreography. As audience members watching a theatrical performance, we appreciate the final product. We may wonder how many hours went into making the show …