Prime Minister Stephen Harper statement following the death of Jack Layton:
“I was deeply saddened to learn this morning of the death of Jack Layton.“When I last spoke with Jack following his announcement in July, I wished him well and he …
Vacationing with “Georgette”
Our Roadtrek camper “Georgette” installed on site (Photo by Bill Cox) Last April, as a birthday present, my son and daughter-in-law gave my wife a week’s use of their motor …
Katimavik High School Reunion
A reunion will be held on September 3 and 4, 2011, for all alumnae who attended Katimavik High School from 1971to 1986. There will be an informal get-together at the …
St. Matthew’s Cemetery
Last weekend [August 13-14, 2011] I finally revisited St. Matthew’s Cemetery on rue St. Jean and was so very happy to find it in excellent condition with all manner of …
Labour Day Chicken BBQ
Sunday, September 4 at 4:00 p.m. – Labour Day Chicken BBQ sponsored by the St. Gabriel-de-Valcartier Fire Department at the Community Centre. ½ BBQ chicken, salad, bun and dessert – …
Bikers Beware
Last week I was hit by a car while riding my bike on Boulevard Laurier and tossed into westbound, oncoming traffic at about 3:00 pm. I was one block east …
Memorials and Things of Fame for August 24, 2011
1861The Morning Chronicle A good story is told in Chicago about rents. A party leased a fine house to a merchant in good business at $1200 per annum. The panic …
Historic return to tradition and original Canadian Forces designations
In 1968, Pierre Trudeau’s government decided to change the official names of Canada’s air, land and naval forces and united them under one command, the Canadian Armed Forces. This August …
The Aurian Haller Band playing at Le Cercle
The Aurian Haller Band will be performing at Le Cercle, at 228 rue St. Joseph Est, on Thursday, August 25 at 9:00 p.m. This will be their first concert in …
Quebec City’s unique International Festival of Military Bands to honour General Roméo Dallaire and 10th Anniversary of 9/11
The NYPD Band will give a public concert at Place George V on August 23 and 24 at 9:00 p.m. (photo: David Cannon) Quebec City is hosting a festival …