Gerry O’Brien turns 90
John Gerard René O’Brien was born on February 9, 1921, the third son of James J. O’Brien, former QCT employee, and Maria Laperrière. The world had just come out of …
Congratulations to Shannon Fire Chief Alain Castonguay
At a recent council meeting, the Municipality of Shannon highlighted their Fire Chief Alain Castonguay’s 25 years of service. The municipality thanked Castonguay for his many years of loyal service …
P.W. Sims Business Internship Program at Champlain-St. Lawrence
On April 11, 40 third-year St. Lawrence College business students will be performing six-week internships in companies, government departments and not-for-profit organizations where they will get a unique chance to …
$400 million arena project gets green light
Last Thursday, Mayor Régis Labeaume and Quebec Premier Jean Charest hosted joint- news conference where they announced their intention to move ahead with the city’s elaborate arena project. The proposed …
Sign Up Today for JHCS’s First Aid Course for Parents
Each Spring Jeffery Hale Community Services offers English-speakers a chance to enrol in a Red Cross First Aid Course designed specifically for parents with children 8 years old and under. …
An open letter to the commissioners of the Lester B. Pearson School Board
This week the 125 members of the National Assembly reconvened. They sit courtesy of democratic elections and expected to respect the principles of democracy, which is simply stated as being …
Quebec High School hosts guests from the West
Quebec High School secondary 2 and 3 students spent a whirlwind week hosting Edmonton students and teachers who were visiting as part of a SEVEC Youth Exchange trip. The fun …
Valentine’s Day double header at Bishopthorpe
A “Have a Heart” chocolate benefit and a book launch have been scheduled for Valentine’s Day at Bishopthorpe. This Feb. 14 double header will take place from 3:00 p.m. to …
Winter Carnival heads into its third and final weekend
The past two weeks have been weather perfect for those who have been enjoying the Carnival activities so far. Let’s hope it holds for this final weekend, February 11, 12 …
A life dedicated to music
If you have ever attend-ed a presentation by the Quebec Symphony Orchestra then you have surely seen this person. John Van Bockern was a member of the orchestra from 1962 …