1850 The Morning Chronicle Being the Queen’s Birth Day, the Royal Standard was hoisted on the Citadel flag-staff at sunrise. Yesterday, until afternoon, was warm and agreeable. It was in …
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Rendez-vous British June 5
The 11th edition of Rendez-vous British, Québec City’s show of classic British-made cars will take place June 5 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., on the Plains of Abraham near …
Canadian Forces will stand up 1 Canadian Division at Kingston
The Chief of the Defence Staff, General Walt Natynczyk, announced today that the Canadian Forces will stand up 1 Canadian Division at Kingston, Ontario, later this summer. The role of …
Les Capitales open defense of Can-Am League crown
A marching band will be among the surprises in store for the fans at Stade Municipal Thursday as Les Capitales begin their defense of the 2009 Can-Am League title.“We are …
Valcartier Royal 22e Regiment develops new strategy in Afghanistan
Valcartier military base doors were open to journalists recently, giving the public a glimpse of how Canadian troops are trained before their deployment in Afghanistan. From November 2010 to July …
Canadian Forces help fight forest fires
With spring under way and summer approaching, the potential for forest fires increases in Canada. The Canadian Forces (CF) provides support and relief following natural disasters, in response to requests …
The Auberge Saint-Antoine: How a small family business became the best hotel in Canada
It appears on many postcards representing the Chateau Frontenac, but tourists probably do not notice the Auberge Saint-Antoine, at the feet of the chateau. With 95 bedrooms, the hotel accommodates …
The Auberge Saint-Antoine, a hotel full of history in the heart of Québec City
photo by Pauline Moisy There are a number of hotels in Québec City where clients can work out or go to the spa. But the Auberge Saint …
Refus Global, sixty two years later
On August 9, 1948, painter Paul-Émile Borduas and a group of other Québécois artists signed a manifesto called “Refus Global,” or loosely translated into English: “Global Repudiation.” It was a …