School boards have vital role to play
School board administrators from across the province spent last weekend defending their work to Quebec’s Minister of Education, Recreation and Sport Michelle Courshesne. The two-day forum on the democracy of …
Montreal school sends cheque to buy shoes for Afghan children
Students at The Sacred Heart School of Montreal jumped on board the Shoes for Afghanistan campaign. The private girls’ school held a Miss Shoeniverse Contest to raise funds to purchase …
The Jeffery Hale Hospital prepares for its 8th annual Révélations
Painters, sculptors, crafters, writers and other artists are invited to participate in the eighth edition of the Exposition Révélations exhibit to be held at the Jeffery Hale from April 6 …
Plains of Abraham to celebrate 100th
The Plains of Abraham have planned plenty of activities in celebration of its centennial in March 2008.The park recently inaugurated its skating rink with help from a special visitor from …
Pope sends greetings for Eucharistic Congress
Pope Benedict XVI invited Catholics around the world to come celebrate in Quebec City from June 15 to 22 during the 49th International Eucharistic Congress. At the end of the …
Base Valcartier hopes to be on Quebec City water by 2009
The Valcartier Garrison wants to get out of the water business and become part of Quebec City’s water supply system. “The City of Quebec is expanding its water supply system …
US Consul General takes advantage of winter sport in Quebec
United States Consul General to Quebec David Fetter has been on the job from his office at 2 Dufferin Terrace since last fall. Fetter admitted that he was disappointed that …
Saint Brigid’s-Jeffery Hale Hospital’s new code of ethics
Who says launching a code of ethics can’t be fun? Employees and users of Saint Brigid’s – Jeffery Hale and its Community Services got a taste of just what’s behind …
Saint Brigid’s tackling stomach bug
Saint Brigid’s Home had two floors under quarantine as of late Thursday when a number of cases of gastroenteritis appeared. Both residents and some 19 staff members had been affected …
A new look at Military History of Quebec City launched
Military History of Quebec City: 1608-2008 was launched this week in time to help celebrate the 400th anniversary of the city. Historians and military scholars Serge Bernier, Jacques Castonguay, André …