A subzero walk for fresh air and healthier lifestyles
Open the door and just start walking! That seems to be what Pierre Lavoie had to say when he invited Quebecers to walk five kilometres on Feb. 20 or 21 …
My year as a ‘Wasp’ playing hockey in England
With the encouragement of good friends from Quebec City, I decided to write about my year playing in the British Ice Hockey League. I attended St. Patrick’s High School and …
Edward David Ashe: an unusual president of the LHSQ
Not many former presidents of the Literary and Historical Society of Quebec (LHSQ, better known as the Morrin Centre) have been astrophysicists or have their names on a map. Edward …
OBITUARY: Edith Veronica MacKAY
Edith Veronica MacKAY1927-2021It is with heavy hearts that we, the family of Edith MacKay, announce her passing on February 10, 2021. Her children, Anthony, James, Hayes, Theresa, Patrick and Donald, …
OBITUARY: Gary MONTGOMERY
Gary MONTGOMERYIt is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Gary Montgomery at age 56, on February 11, 2021, at the Enfant-Jesus Hospital.He leaves to mourn his loving …
OBITUARY: David Everett BLINCO
David Everett BLINCOIt is with profound sadness that the family of David Everett “Coach” Blinco announce his passing in Quebec City on Feb. 17 in his 90th year. Dave was …
A tribute to legendary QHS ‘Coach’ Dave Blinco
The first time Quebec High School principal Warren Thomson met Dave “Coach” Blinco was 14 years ago. “He arrived the first month after I was hired, him and commissioner Marty …
Quebec hockey fans mourn the passing of Joe Hardy
Former National Hockey League (NHL) and World Hockey Association (WHA) player and Quebec media personality Joe Hardy died on Feb. 19 at the age of 75. Hardy had a history …
Remparts head to Chicoutimi with five straight wins
The Quebec Remparts are the hottest team in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League (QMJHL), as they head to Chicoutimi with five straight wins after shutting out the Rouyn-Noranda Huskies …
Capitales sign their closer for the coming season
The Québec Capitales of the Frontier Baseball League recently announced the signing of Canadian relief pitcher Andrew Case for the 2021 season. The Saint John, N.B. native, who was initially …