I have seen the future, and it works.” That was American leftist journalist Lincoln Steffens talking about the early years of communist Russia. Well, I have seen the future, too …
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Irish writers highlighted in Morrin Centre’s Our Writing walking tour
This year’s Saint Patrick’s Day celebrations took place from March 21 to 24. After a flag-raising ceremony at City Hall, the festivities continued with a lecture on historic Ireland, the …
The story behind Avenue Charles-Fitzpatrick
This avenue is named in honour of Sir Charles Fitzpatrick (1851-1942). Born in Quebec City, he was the son of Mary Connolly and John Fitzpatrick, who was an Irish wood …
MEMORIALS AND THINGS OF FAME
March 27, 1819 – The Quebec GazetteSick and Destitute StrangersThe Committee for “Sick and Destitute Strangers” regret to state that they are under the necessity of making a further appeal …
Alex Harvey reigns on the Plains of Abraham
Cross-country skier Alex Harvey is Quebec City’s reigning prince. Completely humble, he wanted to end his international career on the podium at the FIS Cross-country Skiing World Cup Finals on …
Meet Leo: the Cutest Dog in Quebec City
The winner of the QCT’s first “Cutest Dog” photo contest is (drumroll please) Leo! Deciding among the many entries which was the “cutest dog” was no easy task for our …
Remembering Christchurch and New Zealand as it was
Christchurch, best known in recent years for earthquakes that rocked the city, is now dealing with the aftermath of a terrorist attack that has shocked the world On March 15, …
Fighting Irish hockey teams have a perfect record in LHPS playoffs
The hockey teams at St. Patrick’s High School started their 2019 playoffs in the Ligue de Hockey Préparatoire Scolaire (LHPS) on a perfect note.The Under 14 (U14) teams won all …