The Rembrandt legacy in printmaking
Rembrandt was a major figure of the Holland’s “Golden Age” because of his paintings, but he is also considered one of the most important printmakers in Europe, the most important …
ImagiNation 2012 authors share their vision on writing
ImagiNation 2012 starts April 11 and runs to April 15 with Paul Almond as Honorary President. Paul Almond’s work has earned him 12 Genies, including Best Feature Director and Best …
Macaroni harvest at St. Pat’s
SPHS CARES were the words spelled out on the gymnasium floor of St. Pat’s High School last Wednesday morning. The words were “spelled,” however, with over one thousand donated boxes …
Commentary on bullying
I was glad to see a reaction to my comments about bullying in schools. According to Clive Meredith, I believe “all a bullied child need do … is tell an …
Launch of the contest Bullying, it’s so over. I right the wrong
(Press Release) On Monday, March 19, Deputy Premier and Minister of Education, Recreation and Sports, Line Beauchamp, launched the contest Bullying, it’s so over. I right the wrong. Intended for …
Scouts prepare for Good Turn Week
If one good deed can make someone’s day, imagine the impact 100,000 Good Turns could have! That’s the premise Scouts Canada members are acting on as part of a national …
“Faith in a seed” contributes to diversity of local gardens
Seeds are incredible packages of life which possess a simple, almost magical capacity to transform from dry, pale specks into vibrant plants. Henry David Thoreau once wrote, “I have great …
Thank you from the Shannon Irish Show
I saw [Bethann Merkle’s] article in the QCT. It is amazing!! On behalf of the CWL of Shannon, thank you from the bottom of our hearts, for this incredible article. …
Protecting the heritage of the QCT
It’s interesting to see a continuously published paper since 1764 – WOW. Impressive. If [the QCT] were a local paper, I’d subscribe to it SOLELY because a subscription would be …
Barefoot, Radiant and Smiling: the story of Malika Sellami
The evening of Friday, March 19, was the launch of Malika Sellami’s second album titled Barefoot, Smiling at Café Baylone. The venue was packed and there was standing room only …