2011 marks the 98th Quebec International Bonspiel
The men’s curling tournament in Quebec City is known for its hospitality and the camaraderie of the players. Many social events are organized throughout the week of competition. Each participating …
Parks Canada Conference at the Morrin Centre
On Wednesday, February 9 at 7:00 p.m., the Morrin Centre will welcome André Charbonneau, historian at Parks Canada. Mr. Charbonneau will hold a conference in English on the theme Quebec, …
Living in Ordinary Time
Christmas is well and truly over now, and Easter is still a long way away. What are we doing in the church at this time of year? To look at …
The Largest Winter Carnival in the World
Since the beginning of the French colony, the habitants of New France created a rowdy tradition of getting together just before Lent to eat, drink and be merry. The custom …
Best foot forward: The QAC prepares for another quality production
As the Quebec Winter Carnival celebrated the first weekend of its annual activities, so too did the Quebec Art Company (QAC). On Sunday, January 30, the QAC held its Annual …
It’s a Small World after all
“Fancy meeting you here! It’s a small world.” With more people on the move, travelling on vacations, business trips, or simply spending a weekend somewhere, you have more chances of …
Honest and open school board meetings?
Next week the National Assembly of Quebec reconvenes. Undoubtedly, the government and the opposition parties will do battle, all in the name of responsibility, citizenship and democracy. Last week, the …
New Simons store slated for West Edmonton Mall
Just a few months after opening a greatly expanded and renovated store in Place Ste-Foy shopping centre in Quebec City, Peter Simons, CEO of La Maison Simons has announced the …
5th Annual Winterfest in Shannon
While Quebec City hosts its 57th Annual Winter Carnival, the Municipality of Shannon will be celebrating its 5th Winterfest this coming weekend. The festivities kick off this Friday evening at …
MEMORIALS AND THINGS OF FAME
1851 The Morning Chronicle To the Editor: Perhaps you would be kind enough to inform me why the citizens of Quebec pay for sweeping their Chimneys when the work is …