Summer heat is tough on calèche horses
This summer’s long heat wave combined with abnormal levels of smog and humidity has affected affected everybody from human beings to . . . horses. In a recent letter sent …
Canada: A shattered dream or a dream yet to Come true?
Canada is a country with no jobs for new immigrants, regardless of however suitably qualified they are, old or young. Even simple blue-collar jobs are hard to find, but most …
Monumental Graffiti
In response to Thomas Eden’s article in the July 7, 2010, edition regarding the graffiti spray-painted on the Cross of Sacrifice or cenotaph on Grande-Allée at the entrance to the …
Government of Quebec announces government funding for Jeffery Hale Hospital and two other community health centres
Dr. Yves Bolduc, the MNA representing the Jean Talon riding, has announced $415,000 in government for renovations to Jeffery Hale Hospital, St. Brigid’s home and the Residence Paul Triquet. Jeffery …
Feds awards $1.8 million to POLE Chaudière-Appalaches
The federal government has allocated $1,800,000 in funding to POLE Quebec Chaudière-Appalaches. The funds will enable the organization to provide enterprises in the greater Quebec City region with a wide …
QCGN seeks Community Service Award candidates
The Quebec Community Groups Network is seeking individuals who have made significant contributions to the vitality of the English-speaking community of Quebec for the 2010 edition of the Sheila and …
Revisiting \Closed\” Debates”
Mnr. Ouellet’s recent comments and letters in the press have drawn some heavy criticism from commentators and citizens, and personal attacks by Facebook groups, referring to him as being a …
CEDEC develops new project to help senior workers
The Community Economic Development and Employability Corporation (CEDEC) has started a new project to help workers over 55 to get back into the job market. The organization, which aims at …
Plaque dispute needs resolution
In last week’s QCT issue (June 16), CQSB Chairperson Stephen Burke makes the point that it never occurred to the CQSB that the installation of the 78th Fraser Highlanders plaque …
Combat engineer 148th soldier to die in Afghanistan
The number of Canadian soldiers killed in Afghanistan since operations began in 2002 now stands at 148, with the death Monday morning of a soldier based in Petawawa, Ontario. Sgt. …