Guy Lessard, one of the founding members of Tempêtes et Passions, gathered 26 of the greatest professional lyrical singers in the Quebec City region for La Grande Fête Lyrique, presented …
Monthly Archives: October 2018
André Rieu’s Johann Strauss Orchestra waltzes into the Videotron Centre for spectacular performance
André Rieu and his Johann Strauss Orchestra didn’t quite waltz into the Videotron Centre on Sept. 26 – they “marched” in to the tune of “Seventy-six Trombones,” surprising members of …
VEQ presentations provide a wealth of information to newcomers
Over 30 newcomers to Quebec City gathered in the Coin Soleil of Jeffery Hale Hospital on Sept. 27 for the Voice of English-speaking Québec (VEQ) Quebec Health 101 Guide and …
Fédération de l’Âge d’Or du Québec hosts seventh annual salon
For anyone over the age of 50, Expo-Cité was the place to be from Sept. 28 to 30, for the seventh annual Salon FADOQ presented by the Fédération de l’Âge …
HMCS Montcalm welcomes new commanding officer
On Sept. 22, HMCS Montcalm held a change of command ceremony. On this occasion, Commander Patricia Girard took over the reins from Lieutenant-Commander Guy Boulet. Captain(N) Étienne Landry presided at …
Marché public de Sainte-Foy to get permanent structure
The Ville de Québec announced on Sept. 28 that the Marché public de Sainte-Foy will be redeveloped over the next two years. Despite the work planned in the area, the …
Iona Whishaw launching new Lane Winslow mystery
Please join mystery author Iona Whishaw as she launches her newest Lane Winslow mystery, A Sorrowful Sanctuary, at La Maison Anglaise (Place de la Cité, 2600 Boul. Laurier), on Wednesday, …
Community Calendar
Wednesday, Oct. 3 at 10 a.m. – What You Need to Know About Advance Medical Directives. The Wellness Centre, Lifelong Learning and Éducaloi will host a community information session at …
St. Patrick’s High grad Edward Godin finally sees CFL action
The first St. Patrick’s High School Fighting Irish football program graduate in the Canadian Football League (CFL), Edward Godin, is finally seeing some action with the BC Lions. Godin dressed …
Laval football, women’s rugby teams feast on Concordia Stingers
The Université Laval football and women’s rugby teams had a double date with the Concordia University Stingers over the past weekend in Montreal. Instead of having a crush on them, …