Open House at HMCS Montcalm
The Canadian Naval Reserve Division HMCS Montcalm, located at Pointe-à-Carcy in Quebec City’s Old Port, opened its doors to welcome visitors and prospective recruits on Saturday, February 4. The Commanding …
Ice Canoe Race results
Even though those watching the 58th edition of the Winter Carnival Ice Canoe Races might have had cold feet while lining the the Quebec waterfront, the competition out on the …
Voice of English-speaking Quebec teams up with YES
The Voice of English-speaking Quebec has been supporting the region’s English-speaking community for over twenty years through a variety of initiatives. This year, they are welcoming Youth Employment Services (YES) …
Eleanor Mary Carruthers
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Eleanor Mary Carruthers (née Cameron), suddenly at her home on January 29, 2012. Predeceased by her daughter Barbara, her …
Volunteer Appreciation Evening at the Morrin Centre
Last Monday evening the Morrin Centre held an event to thank its many volunteers during the past year. After a social time which included a copious buffet, Sovita Chander, Vice-President …
The Poet and the Haggis
On Saturday evening, 63 people gathered in the Morrin Centre to raise a glass of wine or whisky in honour of The Bard, Robbie Burns. “More than a meal, Burns …
A naval review
\On Monday, January 23, the library at the Morrin Centre was filled almost to capacity. But the patrons that day were not there to borrow books. Rather, the Centre hosted …
Dollard-des-Ormeaux School: from Kindergarten to High School Graduation
Situated in picturesque Courcellette adjacent to the Valcartier Military Base and the town of Shannon, Dollard-des-Ormeaux School (DDO) has 445 students with 330 students at the elementary level and 115 …
Grosse Île: A musical drama written by Margaret Forrest, John Halpin, and Hubert “Hubie” Radoux
Background – In the late 1840s, little was known about communicable diseases or of the incubation periods of disease. Many unfortunate people went aboard ship already bearers of disease. Cleanliness …
CEGEP Champlain-St. Lawrence: honouring academic excellence in well-rounded students
CEGEP Champlain-St. Lawrence held its biannual Open House for future students and their families on January 25. The only English-language cégep in Quebec City, St. Lawrence is proud of its …