Celtic Festival ends with Grand Parade and Boar Roast Feast
The 7th annual Quebec Celtic Festival, which ran from August 30 to September 16, culminated over the weekend with a grand parade on Saturday and a feast on Sunday. Over …
Huron-Wendat heritage: Grand Chief Konrad Siouï honours Kiowarini
On September 5, 2012, Grand Chief Konrad Siouï, of the Huron-Wendat nation, celebrated three events of great cultural and historic significance, not just for his nation but also for the …
The Pilgrim: Paul Almond’s family story continues
It is a rare occasion to be able to indulge in the eloquence of an experienced orator. With uncanny facility, the words exit the speaker’s mouth without a trace of …
CQSB announces extension to Everest Elementary School
The Council of Commissioners of the Central Québec School Board is pleased to announce that the Ministère de l’Éducation, du Loisir et du Sport (MELS) has granted permission and funding …
St. Lawrence College Lady Lions AA soccer team wins season opener
On Friday, September 7, the St. Lawrence College Lady Lions started off the season on the right foot by winning their season opener 3-2 against Cégep Sainte-Foy. Eighteen girls suited …
Wolfe-Montcalm monument honours the fallen commanders of the Battle of the Plains of Abraham
Peter G. WhiteThursday, September 13, was the 253rd anniversary of the 1759 Battle of the Plains of Abraham. I greatly admire the Latin inscription (only eight words) on the Wolfe-Montcalm …
Terry Fox Run will have a deeper meaning at QHS this year
Most Canadians do not have to look far to realize they know someone that has cancer, battled cancer or lost a loved one to cancer. We lived this reality here …
Memorials and Things of Fame
1862 The Morning Chronicle Court appearance of Mr. Torrance: At about 10 P.M. on Thursday night last, there was a row in Champlain street. When Mr. Alexander Torrance heard the …
St. Vincent Elementary School gets a new backyard of fun!
Students at St. Vincent Elementary School had an extra reason to ask, “When’s recess?” this year as they met their new teachers and reunited with old friends on the first …
News Digest for September 12, 2012
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