MEMORIALS AND THINGS OF FAME
July 2, 1820 – The Quebec GazetteEmigrants For QuebecLord Bathurst, we hear, has consented that if the Emigrants themselves paid their passage to Quebec they will on arriving there, receive …
The story behind Avenue Honoré-Mercier
This street is named in honour of Honoré Mercier (1840-1894), lawyer, journalist and politician. At the age of 22, Mercier was hired to be editor of Le Courrier de Saint-Hyacinthe. …
Château Frontenac offers gourmet take-out meals
The Château Frontenac has added two gourmet meals to its take-out menu, allowing customers to enjoy feasts worthy of the iconic hotel in the comfort of their own homes. Every …
St. Pat’s celebrates with the Class of 2020
With plans to host an in-person graduation ceremony once it is safe to bring people together again, the staff of St. Patrick’s High School organized its annual Ring and Pin …
Aquarium du Québec reopens
After more than three months closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Aquarium du Québec and its thousands of underwater residents are quivering with impatience at the idea of once …
OBITUARY: Viola Atkins ABLESON
Viola Atkins Ableson1928 – 2020 It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Viola Atkins, who passed away at the CHUL of Québec on Friday, June …
Duke of Kent Tournament among Golf Quebec’s 2020 events
Golf Quebec has announced that it will go ahead with a shortened season for 2020, which will include the Duke of Kent Tournament, held annually at the Club de Golf …
Frontier League officially suspends 2020 season
The board of directors of the Frontier League has unanimously voted to suspend the 2020 season, joining the Québec Capitales and the Trois-Rivières Aigles, who decided earlier this month to …
Rain at last helps reduce forest fire hazard
After a record-breaking heat wave and a very dry month of June, rain is here at last.The heat wave has had alarming consequences. Some municipalities are worried that they might …
Principal André Gosselin retires from St. Patrick’s High School
June 26 is André Gosselin’s last day of school. After a 32-year teaching career, Gosselin is retiring as principal of St. Patrick’s High School. Gosselin grew up on a farm …