March 8, 1827 – The Quebec GazetteThe House of Assembly of the Provincial Parliament of Lower Canada voted a sum not exceeding 25,000 pounds for shares in the Welland Canal.Note …

March 1, 1821 – The Quebec GazetteEarthquakeA recent shock of earthquake was felt on Tuesday morning last, about four o’clock, at Valcartier, distant about 18 miles to the north-west of …

February 26, 1821 – The Quebec GazetteA comet was distinctly visible on Saturday night, in a north-westerly direction from this city – the tail was large but the light faint.Note …

February 15, 1821 – The Quebec GazetteQuebec Harmonic SocietyA few individuals resident in Quebec, but not subscribers, have contrary to the rules of the Quebec Harmonic Society, found admittance into …

February 12, 1821 – The Quebec GazetteThe cold weather during the last month has extended to Georgia, where the thermometer on the 4th January was two degrees below zero. In …

February 1, 1871 – The Morning ChronicleLac St. John Road – The arrival of a number of habitants in town yesterday by this road, must, we suppose, be taken as …

Editor’s note: Starting in December each year, winter weather led to ice building up on the St. Lawrence River, making navigation difficult. Until 1909 the river would completely freeze over …

January 20, 1871 – The Morning Chronicle   Our Railways – A recent London journal commenting upon our system of railways gives the following description: – Quebec will soon be better …

January 10, 1821 – The Quebec GazetteThe discovery ships Hula and Griper have arrived in England. The existence of a polar sea to the westward of Hearne’s River* is incontestably …

December 31, 1820 – The Quebec GazetteHydraulic PressThe hydraulic press is a recent invention, and seems competent to produce great improvements in the labours of art. The action of this …