Canadian soldier killed in Afghanistan
Corporal Yannick Scherrer, 24, was killed by an improvised explosive device (IED) while on foot patrol with the Afghan national Army near the town of Nakhonay, southwest of Kandahar city …
A book for a book: free literary swap coming soon
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Anne of Green Gables, The Catcher in the Rye…the local “literati,” may be swapping these titles along with many others at the Quebec …
Finding God’s Voice
We live in a busy world. We have things to do, people to see, and places to go. It seems that every day, our agendas are becoming more and more …
Everyone loves a parade: Another successful year for St. Patrick’s Day parade
Blustery winds and falling temperatures don’t stop the Irish from a good celebration. On Saturday afternoon, March 26, thousands of Quebecers came out donning green to watch the St. Patrick’s …
Anton Kuerti at the Morrin Centre
The Morrin Centre presents Anton Kuerti in the latest of their Arts Matters series at the Morrin Centre on Tuesday, March 29, at 7:00 p.m. These talks are moderated by …
Exploring Quebec requires joie de vivre
Quebec City – “I have never heard anyone speak French like that,” says the taxi driver, looking at me like I had two heads. We circle past the Chateau Frontenac …
The Toys & More Sale gains momentum
The Moms’ Nite Out Volunteers of the Jeffery Hale Community Services have worked hard to create a lasting and growing fundraiser. For the past five years, they have been organizing …
St. Patrick’s Day Concert at St. Dominique Church
There was a lovely concert at Église Saint-Dominique on St. Patrick’s Day, “A Tip of the Hat to Ireland” or a “Coup de chapeau à l’Irlande,” as it was advertised …
SongCircle: An afternoon of live music with Randall Spear and guests
Don’t miss out on the last SongCircle of the season at the Morrin Centre on Sunday, March 27, at 2:00 p.m. This time, local folksinger and songwriter Randall Spear will …
A winter wonderland in Saint-Ferréol-les-Neiges
I learned firsthand of the origin of the name of the town, Saint-Ferréol-les-Neiges – St. Ferreol of Snows, while spending a week there in a house rented by my daughter. …