Rue de l’Ancienne-Cartoucherie was named in honour of the former Dominion Arsenal that was located in the Saint-Malo industrial park in the 1940s. However, before this arsenal was built, there …
Monthly Archives: June 2018
The MCQ highlights 175 years of police service in Quebec City
Quebec City has had an impressive police force ever since it was founded in 1843. To celebrate the Service de police de la Ville de Québec’s (SPVQ)’s 175th anniversary, the …
Hundreds join the Walk for Arthritis in Quebec City
This year’s Walk for Arthritis took place on Saturday, June 2, in Quebec City. One-kilometre, five-kilometre and 10-kilometre walks and runs all began at the start/finish line, at the Université …
The Jeffy Jan II now open to visitors at Brown Basin
The Jeffy Jan II, the small yacht that became famous during the Second World War for having transported VIPs, including future British Prime Minister Anthony Eden and Lord Louis Mountbatten, …
Meet the Dollard-des-Ormeaux High School Class of 2018
The graduation ceremony at Dollard-des-Ormeaux High School, located near CFB Valcartier, is always very special. Many of the students’ parents are members of the military and as a result, families …
Grands Feux Loto-Québec will feature music, dance and fireworks
The second biggest summer event starts in less than two months. For six evenings from Aug. 2 to 23, over 700,000 spectators are expected to enjoy the 24th annual Grands …
VEQ holds its 37th Annual General Meeting
The Voice of English-speaking Québec (VEQ) held its 37th annual general meeting in the Coin Soleil Room of the Jeffery Hale Hospital on May 31. Bill Donnelly welcomed all members …
Community Calendar
Thursday, June 7, at 10 a.m. – Caregivers’ Café: Free Art Therapy Session that will help you explore your feelings while enjoying the life-affirming pleasures of creating art. To register, …
Concerts to begin soon at the Edwin-Bélanger Bandstand
The Edwin-Bélanger Bandstand proudly presents the first concert of its 26th summer season on the Plains of Abraham on June 10. A standout program of 22 shows will be presented …
Encore! for the Encore Chorale
The Encore Chorale, a group of 130 mature singers (everyone is at least 55) from the United States, directed by Jeanne Kelly, gave a most impressive performance at Chalmers-Wesley United …