The story behind Rue Gigault
This street is named in honour of Georges- Auguste Gigault (1845-1915) who was a notary, public servant and political figure in Quebec.Born in Saint-Mathias de Rouville, the son of Pierre …
Join Now
MEMORIALS AND THINGS OF FAME
March 30, 1820 – The Quebec GazetteHis Excellency the Governor in Chief [George Ramsay, 9th Earl of Dalhousie] was pleased to give his assent to the following bills: an act …
Join Now
Every little box (of masks) helps provincial, national COVID response
The provincial and federal governments are making unprecedented calls on colleges, CEGEPs, vocational training centres and universities to contribute supplies and expertise to the fight against COVID-19. “To every university, …
Join Now
QHS Blazers basketball teams forced to cancel their seasons
Local high school sports teams fell victim to the COVID-19 virus, and the Blazers from Quebec High School were not immune.In a school that has 330 students, the Blazers fielded …
Join Now
SLC Lions to join new Division I hockey conference in 2020-21
The CEGEP Champlain–St. Lawrence (SLC) Lions men’s hockey program will move up to a new RSEQ (Réseau du Sport Étudiant du Québec) Division I hockey conference in 2020-21.In a telephone …
Join Now
Wait Until Dark fans must … wait
For the first time in its nearly 40-year history, the Quebec Art Company (QAC) has been forced to postpone a show in the works. The reason is the ongoing uncertainty …
Join Now
Volunteer and support community during pandemic
The Minister of Labour, Employment and Social Solidarity, Jean Boulet, is calling on all Quebecers to lend a hand to community organizations in their area, in order to help support …
Join Now
Wellness Centre working to protect your health and safety
On March 12, following instructions from local health authorities, Jeffery Hale Community Partners (JH Partners) suspended all Wellness group activities at all of its sites, including the Jeffery Hale, Saint …
Join Now
Day 10 – Social Distancing
So I still can’t totally control the iPad but my skills have improved A LOT over 10 days of social distancing. Yes, I went out and bought the toilet paper …
Join Now
School’s out! How to stay sane and keep kids busy learning
On March 22, the Legault government confirmed that schools would be closed until May 1, a tentative return date that might again be postponed, depending on the course of the …
Join Now