Voice of English-speaking Quebec (VEQ)’s annual Fall Fest is always a much-anticipated event for the members of the anglophone community. Once again this year, Mother Nature smiled down on those …
Monthly Archives: September 2018
Politicians learn to stop worrying and love the notwithstanding clause
Just like the opening line of a noted biography of him, Pierre Trudeau’s notwithstanding clause in the Canadian Constitution “haunts us still.” For many Quebec anglophones of a certain age, …
Bill 101: A solution more expensive than the problem
Quebec’s Charter of the French Language, commonly known as Bill 101, was adopted by the National Assembly on Aug. 26, 1977. Forty-one years later, the law imposing French as the …
Memorials and Things of Fame
September 21, 1818 – The Quebec GazetteWe learn with pleasure that the Duke of Richmond, with the characteristic benevolence for which he has been at all times distinguished, has been …
The story behind Côte Badelard
This cobblestone pathway and wooden staircase which join Upper (Saint-Jean-Baptiste) and Lower Town (Saint-Roch) are named in honour of Philippe-Louis-François Badelard (1728-1807). Born in France, Badelard became an army officer …
Quebec City Women’s Club starts new season
The Quebec City Women’s Club is starting its 2018-2019 year with an informal get-together on Tuesday, Sept. 25 at 6:30 p.m. President Joan Valois extends a warm welcome to new …
Letter to the Editor
Dear Editor, I am writing to seek your readers’ feedback on the following question:What can Canadians do to be better Canadians?I am seeking this feedback in connection with a book …
Saint Brigid’s Guild honoured for 50 years of devoted service
Ladies and a few gentlemen of Saint Brigid’s Guild were recognized for their 50 years of devoted service to the residents of Saint Brigid’s Home at a special event held …
Vacant lot behind Maison Péan will get its park
Behind the large stone building known as the Maison Péan, located at 59 Rue Saint-Louis, a field has lain abandoned for nearly 25 years. Its overgrown grass and bushes are …
Metropolis remains epic after 90 years
Metropolis, a pioneering silent science fiction film made nearly a century ago, is a fascinating, complex film. On the surface, it is about the lower class rebelling against the upper …