Florence Green, world’s last known First World War Veteran dies
The Honourable Steven Blaney, Minister of Veterans Affairs, recently issued the following statement: “On behalf of Prime Minister Stephen Harper and the Government of Canada, I extend my most sincere …
A Tale of Two Stradivariuses
Two remarkably talented Quebec musicians will soon enchant Quebec City with their performances. What do the two have in common? Each plays a world-famous Stradivarius: Angèle Dubeau travels the globe …
Careful what you wish for!
They say that everything happens for a reason, and no truer words were spoken when associated with my trip to Ireland. Like most things in life, results come after a …
Gaétan Deslauriers (1918 – 2012)
Gaétan Deslauriers of Quebec City, who proudly served with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police from 1941 to 1947, died on February 22, 2012, at the age of 94 at …
News Digest for February 29, 2012
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Grosse Île makes Irish history part of Quebec City’s living memory
The spirit of the Irish families who arrived at Grosse Île in 1847 lives on. Their courage, heartache, hope and resilience are still part of today’s community in Quebec City. …
Come to the Annual Shannon Irish Show on March 10th!
The CWL of Shannon is proud to sponsor the Annual Shannon Irish Show that will take place on Saturday, March 10. To honour the 65th anniversary of the Municipality of …
Lepage’s The Tempest brings the MET and Covent Garden to Quebec City
A world premiere. Peter Gelb, the General Manager of the New York Metropolitan Opera. Thomas Adès, a famous British composer for London’s Covent Garden. All three together in Quebec City. …
46th Shannon Irish Show to honour seamstress Germaine Longtin
On Saturday, March 10, 2012, at the Shannon Community Centre, the Catholic Women’s League will spread the “luck of the Irish” at the 46th edition of the Shannon Irish Show. …
First Nations students speak candidly at Collège FXG
Collège François-Xavier-Garneau recently held its 11th Black History Week with the theme of “studying far from home.” One panel discussion focused on the experience of native students who leave their …