OBITUARY: Barbara Alice Davey MacMILLAN
Barbara Alice Davey MacMILLAN 1929-2020Barbara Alice Davey MacMillan, beloved wife of the late Cameron James MacMillan, died at Brome-Missisquoi-Perkins (BMP) Hospital in Cowansville, Quebec, on Oct. 4, 2020 (not Sept. …
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An apple a day keeps the doctor away
The Casse-Croûte de Neuville has a magnificent view of the St. Lawrence River. The house specialty, a hamburger, includes Angus beef, ketchup, fries, onion rings, cheese curds and cheddar cheese. …
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Morrin Centre continues its mission in spite of COVID-19
On Sept. 23, the federal government announced in the throne speech that it would extend the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS) “right through to next summer” and “work with businesses …
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SSQ Insurance Quebec City Marathon a virtual success
Pandemic, confinement, physical distancing, cooler temperatures … nothing stops the SSQ Insurance Quebec City Marathon from happening. The event encourages Quebecers to be more active. Normally, the full marathon, half-marathon, …
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Jordan delayed trial ruling put to test in Normandeau case
Several years ago, while on a visit to Ottawa, full of familiar haunts for your scribe, I took my sons to the Supreme Court of Canada building. It was an …
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Phelipe Soldevila holds a successful Canadian Bacon exhibit
The pandemic couldn’t stop local artist Phelipe Soldevila and the Canadian Bacon collective from holding an exhibition of their recent works. Paintings, photos and one sculpture by the group of …
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Three newcomers in CQSB election acclamations
All but one of the 11 commissioner seats on the Central Québec School Board have been filled by acclamation as much-disputed English school board elections proceed.Candidates had to file nomination …
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MEMORIALS AND THINGS OF FAME
October 7, 1870 – The Morning ChronicleTo the Editor of the Morning ChronicleSir, – It is said “that is the last feather which breaks the camel’s back.” I have received …
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The story behind Rue Hocquart
This street is named in honour of Gilles Hocquart (1694-1783) who was the intendant of New France from 1729 to 1748, the longest intendancy in the colony’s history. Hocquart advanced …
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Following history’s trail in Métis-sur-Mer
Barbara Amsden has divided her time between Toronto and the tiny town of Métis-sur-Mer, east of Rimouski, for decades. Pamela Andersson’s family has lived there since the 19th century. Through …
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