Quebec City armoury destroyed by fire – photos and video
Quebec City’s 124-year-old armoury was destroyed in a massive fire on Friday night. It is located off Grande-Allée, just outside the city’s fortified walls. The building was undergoing renovations, which …
Quebec City armoury destroyed by fire
Quebec City’s 124-year-old armoury was destroyed in a massive fire on Friday night. It is located off Grande-Allée, just outside the city’s fortified walls. The building was undergoing renovations, which …
From humble origin, Marc Ouellet grew to become a leading prince of the Church
When Cardinal Marc Ouellet became a priest in 1968, he dreamed of becoming a missionary. Instead of work in a far off jungle or city slum, Ouellet hoped to be …
Some cell phone users agree with new regulation;
Quebec drivers have been ordered to put down their hand-held cell phones while driving. If not, they risk being fined between $80 and $100 for the first offense and losing …
The kinder, gentler face of minority government
Something’s up. Two weeks ago, Jean Charest’s minority government unveiled a new Employment Pact, worth close to $1 billion. It’s an ambitious program aimed at getting more people to work …
Time to remember Moe Rosenhek Volunteer Award
They donate their time and expect nothing in return, but some of Quebec City’s most altruistic residents are about to be recognized, whether they like it or not. Nominations for …
SLC looking for English skills, impressive marks
Students wishing to attend Cegep Champlain-St. Lawrence beginning this September will have to hit the books extra hard; this year’s admissions process promises to be the most competitive in recent …
Quebec Semaine Multilingue runs from April 7 to 12
Quebec’s Semaine Multilingue will hit the region from April 7 to 12 this year. The week, an initiative of the Chambre de commerce de Québec and its partners, is a …
Help to free independent Cuban librarians
I am working on organizing a demonstration for August of this year, and I am hoping to make contact with people in the community who might be sympathetic to my …
Are they frog or fish?
The American humourist Mark Twain wrote that April 1 “is the day upon which we are reminded of what we are on the other 364.” For English-speaking readers Twain’s meaning …