Three players from the Quebec Remparts hockey team made it onto the final list of the Central Scouting Bureau of the National Hockey League (NHL). In total, 37 players from …
Monthly Archives: April 2020
Desgagnés and Forteza named Rouge et Or Athletes of the Year
For the first time in 69 years, the annual Université Laval Rouge et Or sports gala was not a big, busy human event held on campus. This year, because of …
City plans relief for small-business owners
Relief could be coming for some Quebec City small-business owners thanks to a series of new programs administered by the city government with funds from the province. At a press …
The water rises on Rue Dalhousie
On April 9 and 10, the combination of high tides and high winds forced the water of the St. Lawrence River to flood the quays of the Old Port. As …
IHQ announces donation to Moisson Québec
Joe Lonergan, president of Irish Heritage Quebec (IHQ), sent out the following message to IHQ members on April 11: “On behalf of the Board of Irish Heritage Quebec, I wish …
50 years ago: Apollo 13 in Trouble
NASA’s Apollo 13 mission will be forever known as the trip that ultimately didn’t make it to the surface of the Moon. Fifty years ago, on April 14, 1970, the …
Virtual motorsports aid in the race to cure COVID-19
As people of the world find creative ways to stay connected while doing their part to combat COVID-19, veteran race car driver Bertrand Godin will use his talent to fight …
Take a trip around the world by Postcrossing
Trip cancelled due to COVID-19? Here is another way to travel the world in the safety of your own home – Postcrossing.Some of our readers may remember having pen pals. …