Customers were setting up chairs in the parking lot outside the door of Église Saint Charles-Garnier the afternoon before the big Spring Sale held by Saint Brigid’s Guild on May …
Daily Archives: 8 May 2018
Café Jeff now open at Jeffery Hale Hospital
After major renovations, Café Jeff, located on the ground floor of Jeffery Hale Hospital, officially opened on April 19. Everyone at the Jeffery Hale appreciates the improved service offered at …
Impact of leaders’ English showdown is debatable
Who knows whether the last time there was a Quebec leaders’ debate in English, broadcast on the radio, it had the slightest impact on the vote on Dec. 2, 1985? …
Quebec City Women’s Club to close its 80th year in style
Another year of the Quebec City Women’s Club is coming to a close. Our May meeting marks the end of our 80th year so we wanted to do something special …
Printemps de la Musique in Vieux-Québec
Music and springtime, what a lovely combination! For the third edition of the Parcours de la Musique, to be held on May 18, 19 and 20, the Table de Musique …
Memorials and Things of Fame
May 13, 1818 – The Quebec GazetteTenders are called for the erection of the building and stalls in the Upper Town market, opposite the French cathedral, work to have been …
STREET VIEWS: The story behind Rue Alfred-Laliberté
This short street, a cul-de-sac in the Cap-Rouge district of Quebec City, is named in honour of well-known painter and sculptor Alfred Laliberté (1878-1953). He was born in Sainte-Élizabeth-de-Warwick, in …
QHS Music-Theatre and Dance students present The Lion King
Quebec High School’s tradition of musical theatre is still going strong as a group of 40 student actors, dancers and tech crew are preparing to present The Lion King. The …
Emma’s Art Club holds an Exhibit and Tea in Valcartier
On May 6, Valcartier Elementary School hosted an exhibit by students of Emma’s Art Club at Complex 1754, a new building recently opened in the Municipality of Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier. Afternoon tea …
The Battle of the Atlantic commemorated in Quebec City
The anniversary of the end of the Battle of the Atlantic was commemorated with a ceremony on May 6, held on the quay in front of the École Navale (Fleet …