Two deer face each other, one standing on the feet of the other who is upside down, looking at his reflection. This is the monumental sculpture La Rencontre, which was …
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VEQ offers a Taste of Quebec cuisine and so much more!
Moving to Quebec City can bring about big changes for many people, especially if they do not speak French. Voice of English-speaking Québec (VEQ) has put together a series of …
Stakes high in by-election in Quebec’s Louis-Hébert riding
The Louis-Hébert provincial riding in Quebec City, now in the midst of a by-election to be held on October 2, has been the home turf to an impressive parade of …
The Endless Battle of Hong Kong
Author Andy Flanagan recently launched his new book The Endless Battle: The Fall of Hong Kong and Canadian POWs in Imperial Japan at the Morrin Centre. With nearly 40 books …
Memorials and Things of Fame
1867 – The Morning Chronicle Lawlessness is very rampant in the district of Quebec especially in the immediate vicinity of the city. This summer a gang of pirates camped in …
Community Art program for all ages
I’ll admit it, I was the kid in high school art class who could not paint or draw if my life (or my grades) depended on it. After writing this …
“I Am Invictus” The Invictus Games headed for Toronto
Team Canada was in Quebec City to publicize the upcoming Invictus Games being held in Toronto where some 550 military athletes from 17 nations will be competing in 12 sports …
STREET VIEWS: Rue William-Scott
This street is named in honour of William Scott (1822-?) who was of Irish descent. His first marriage was to Camille Laberge and the second was to Eleonore or Ellen …
Film Festival features kings, a saint and an organist
Place D’Youville is lit up. White chairs face a giant screen. A live orchestra plays film music. A red carpet covers the steps leading to the Palais Montcalm for the …
Finest Quebec cheeses recognized at prestigious competition
The award ceremony for the 19th edition of the Sélection Caseus was held last week, with Fromagerie du Presbytère the overall winner in several categories. The glitzy, multimedia event took …