When the Van Doos play golf
The “Van Doos” is the name that derived for the Royal Vingt-deuxième Régiment by the English who could not pronounce “Vingt-deux” properly. I am referring to English people of the …
MEMORIALS AND THINGS OF FAME
1861 The Morning Telegraph We have received from the contractors, Messrs. Murphy & Quigley, an invitation to be present at the laying of the foundation stone of the new Quebec …
Father Allan M. Savage: Getting to know the pastor of St. Patrick’s Church
The Roman Catholic parish at St. Patrick’s Church has had Father Allan Maurice Savage as its pastor for one year. He is on a three-year loan from the Diocese of …
St. Andrew’s to hold special Kirkin o’ the Tartans ceremony
Bless this Tartan and those who wear it! The Kirkin o’ the Tartans, a tradition that includes blessing plaid garments worn by Scottish clans will take place on Sunday, September …
CBC TV gets a digital delay
On August 31, many Canadian television stations ended analog broadcasting by making a switch to digital signals.The switch to digital affects viewers who receive local over-the-air TV stations using an …
Cegep Champlain-St. Lawrence moving forward on amphitheatre project
Cegep Champlain-St. Lawrence Campus Director Jean Robert informed the staff about the continuing amphitheatre project for the college that would benefit its 1,000 students and the wider English community at …
QCT Ladies do lunch at Château Frontenac
Meet the team of women who contribute articles and copy edit for the Quebec Chronicle-Telegraph. Stacie Stanton, editor and publisher of the QCT, was in town recently and a meeting …
All Aboard: Le Massif rail cruise to takes maiden voyage
Fall brings about many things: crisp fall leaves, apple cider and the “choo-choo” of a new train to Charlevoix. On September 9, Le Massif de Charlevoix rail cruise will take …
Corn on the cob Start Up party
The Quest Toastmasters club held its summer party at a member’s farm in beautiful Ste-Croix de Lotbinière. The hay cart ride was a highlight of the party just before enjoing our corn-on-the-cob.Louis-Philippe Allard, the …
New Quest executive committee 2011-2012
The immediate past president, Sandra Holman, is proud to introduce the new executive committee of the Quebec English Speaking Toastmasters club (QUEST). These officers will conduct the club business for …