Proper tools for coastline
Canada is a maritime nation and has the longest coastline in the world. In this country, where so many live by and from the sea, safe and accessible waterways are …
Macho man the center of Quebec author’s second novel
Caldor is a macho man in every way, especially when it comes to the fairer sex. And he does little, if anything, to conceal his contempt, often voicing his feelings …
Finally! Saint Brigid’s expansion project gets rolling
Passersby on Chemin St-Louis should begin seeing the framework for the expansion adjacent to the Saint Brigid’s Home sometime after Labor Day. Workers began digging the hole for the addition, …
CEDEC focuses on anglophones in the Quebec workplace
Ten percent more Quebecers over the age of 65 remained active in the work force between 1991 and 2006, according to Statistics Canada. By the year 2011, Statistics Canada says …
Memorials and Things of Fame
Chronicle Telegraph Memorials and Things of Fame August 5, 2009 Researched and Compiled by Catherine Mills Rouleau 1849 The Morning Chronicle A curious case – A case of a …
Bagpipes join baseball on Stade Municipale field when Capitales honour Quebec City’s ethnic heritage
The Capitales de Québec, local favourites of the Can-Am baseball league, will team up with the Morrin Centre to present a Celtic Weekend of baseball, bagpipes and family fun August …
New Cataraqui will offer public events, culinary school
The historic estate of Cataraqui on Chemin St-Louis in Sillery will be equipped to host public events, corporate meetings and a culinary school after the completion of a $9.4 million …
A big summer at Portneuf
In May, there was the well-attended burial of Cladys Bonneli, a descendant of the first English settlers in Halesboro. Since the lovely little Christ Church for these settlers was burned …
Paying tribute to soldiers
You see Canadians gathered on Highway 401 overpasses, there to pay tribute to the souls of fallen soldiers coming home from Afghanistan. It makes you sad, but it makes you …
St. Matthew’s Cemetery’s Fascinating Links to the Past
It has been good to follow the news reports about St. Matthew’s Cemetery. It is a place with many fascinating connections to the history of Quebec City. It is pleasing …