Quebec High School Students walk for Jakob Drolet
QHS had a very successful Terry Fox run last Thursday, September 27. Over 90% of the students participated on a voluntary basis. Mr. Drolet and Ms. Najda, Jakob Drolet’s parents, …
Spotlight on local programs for seniors
Since 1990, the United Nations has marked October 1 as International Day of Older Persons, and in 2010, the Canadian government introduced legislation naming it National Seniors Day. Both designations …
Max Gros-Louis and the QCT
In a revealing new biography Max Gros-Louis, Le Corbeau de Wendake by Alain Bouchard, a retired Le Soleil journalist for 40 years, Gros-Louis’ life and community are opened up to …
Monarchs and Mayhem at the Morrin Centre
On September 21, historian Sheryl Wright Mercer, a Quebec City native, presented a witty narrative about misbehaving monarchs to a comfortable crowd at the Morrin Centre. Mercer opened by saying, …
St. Lawrence Lions hockey team extends winning streak to three games
The Lions got off to an explosive start in Thedford Mines on September 22, recording an 8-3 victory in their season opener. The Filons of Cégep de Thetford got a …
A new look at the history of Saint Brigid’s Home:
A richly-illustrated publication outlining the history of Saint Brigid’s was launched on Monday September 24 among residents, staff, and volunteers at the Home. Entitled Saint Brigid’s and its Foundation: A …
Memorials and Things of Fame
1862 The Morning Chronicle We feel assured that our subscribers will accept, as it is meant, the apology we are compelled to make for the short-comings of this morning’s paper. …
Quebec architect first in Canada to earn four LEED credentials
Architect David Leslie is proud to announce that he has passed the exams and satisfied the requirements of the Green Building Certification Institute (GBCI), the Canadian Green Building Council (CaGBC) …
CHAMPOUX – BLAIR, Paule 1961 – 2012
CHAMPOUX – BLAIR, Paule1961 – 2012 Died at her home in Quebec, on Monday, September 24, 2012, aged 51 years, surrounded by her adoring family. Beloved wife of David Blair …
Cruise ships abound in Quebec City
On Friday, September 28, there were no fewer than five huge cruise ships moored in the Port of Quebec – the Crystal Symphony, the Norwegian Dawn, the Queen Mary 2, …