You’ve heard of Rwanda. You may or may not have heard of its neighbours (Burundi, Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania and the Democratic Republic of Congo). You may not have heard of …
Monthly Archives: January 2019
Kids code robots at the Morrin Centre
Karin Gomez helps her six-year-old daughter Samantha Moscoso code an Ozobot, which can be programmed simply by drawing colour-coded lines and blocks. The mini-robot changes speed and direction as it …
CQSB faces competition for surplus army land
Central Quebec School Board (CQSB) officials are hoping to be granted a portion of surplus Department of National Defence (DND) land for parking space for the new English high school …
Boats ashore for the winter on Île d’Orléans
These dry-docked boats sit on the snowbank at the Parc maritime de Saint-Laurent on Île d’Orléans with an icy view of the St. Lawrence river. A winter tour of the …
Travelling abroad? Don’t let your vacation go up in smoke!
Health Canada and Canada Border Services Agency remind travellers that, despite the fact cannabis is now legal and regulated for adults in Canada, it remains illegal to transport cannabis across …
Community Calendar
Wednesday, Jan. 16 at 9:45 a.m. – Senior Technology Workshop at Quebec High School, 945 Ave. Belvédère, with tech-savvy students who look forward to teaching you everything they know! Last …
QCGN begs to differ on Premier Legault’s interpretation of English signage in hospitals
Premier François Legault’s statement that English-speaking Quebecers have the right to services in their language but not to English signs is wrong. Bill 101 in no way prohibits the use …
In memory of ice canoeist Daniel Malenfant
Just over a year ago, local ice canoeists were hit with heart-breaking news: Daniel Malenfant, 39, a seasoned rower and former president of the Club de bateau dragon de la …
Hollywood 4: an Oscar-worthy performance
What is a movie without music? Little more than a series of words, actions and scenes. But even in the era of silent movies, music was indispensable to the success …
Memorials and Things of Fame
January 7, 1869 – The Morning ChronicleQuebec ClubA club is about to be formed called “The Quebec,” where Billiard, Recreation, Reading and Amusement Rooms, will be attached, together with other …