BY KEN SCHANKLER It was good news and bad news regarding federal funding for two summer events in Quebec. First the good news: The Department of IntergovernmentalAffairs Minister Josee Verner …
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Appalachian Mountain tour
A CONTRIBUTION by Clive About three feet from my study desk, a criss-crossed (in red) weather beaten “Appalachian Mountain Club Map Of The Mount Washington Range” hangs close enough that …
Eastern Québec Learning Centre says summer goodbye at June 2nd outing for 40 students and staff members
The Eastern Québec Learning Centre graduates students throughout the year from its many programs, but traditionally, an outing is organized at this time of year to say goodbye for the …
QCT Print Edition – June 17 2009
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Letters from Afghanistan
The tour is nearing a half-way point, and the section is beginning to look empty, with some people on vacation, and other sent out to Forward Operating Bases (FOBs) to …
News from Portneuf
The congregation of St John the Evangelist church in Portneuf wishes to invite our many friends to join us in the celebration of our little church’s 125th anniversary. On Saturday …
Quebec Baptist Church Clothing Bank
Although the community lunch doors have closed, the clothing bank at Quebec Baptist Church continues to offer free clothing to anyone in need. We are no longer open Tuesdays but …
Valcartier soldier killed Monday in Afghanistan explosion ; 119th Canadian soldier to die since war effort began
A soldier based at the Canadian Forces Base in Valcartier has become the 119th Canadian soldier to die in Afghanistan. Private Alexandre Peloquin, 20, died Monday in the Panjwaii district …
The British are coming – driving classic sports cars
The British are here! The British are here! And they have arrived in vintage cars, courtesy of Le Club Automobile Rendez Vous des Anglais, a Quebec City outfit founded by …
Tomorrow is Tax Freedom Day for the average Quebec family.
Tax Freedom Day is the day each year the average Quebec family has earned enough money to pay the taxes imposed on them by all levels of government. Only Newfoundland …