News Digest for November 30, 2011
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James Blunt brings Some Kind of Trouble to town
Polarizing is a term that has been linked to James Blunt since his breakout song, “You’re Beautiful,” hit the airwaves in 2004. Nearly eight years later, the love-it or hate-it …
Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow . . .
Snowboarders and skiers are waxing up their equipment as Mont-Sainte-Anne and Stoneham Mountain are busy grooming their trails in preparation for this year’s ski season. Both ski hills are now …
Finding Fido under the tree
Canadian Federation of Humane SocietiesMost children ask for a pet at some point in their lives – very often a puppy, and very often at Christmas. They plead with Mom …
OSQ announce new conductor on December 1
The Orchestre symphonique de Québec (OSQ) is about to announce its new orchestra conductor. “The new conductor will arrive on December 1,” claims the OSQ web site. It also features …
Winners of the 75th Governor General’s Literary Awards
On November 15, the Canada Council for the Arts announced the 14 winners of the Governor General’s Literary Awards, worth $25,000 each. Here are some highlights from this year’s announcement:– …
Waiting
Now we have entered Advent, the Great Season of Waiting! At least, this is how I remember the Advent season, back “when I was a child, spoke like a child, …
Don’t miss the Quebec High School Coffee House!
Wondering what to do this weekend? Well, Friday, December 2 is a night of entertainment already planned out for you! Come and enjoy the talent show acts which Quebec High …
Family Literacy Day Activity Book available free online
(Toronto, ON – November 23, 2011) On January 27, 2012, the 14th annual Family Literacy Day® will take place across Canada, encouraging parents and children to learn together through fun …
Dry November Wet December
I am not referring to the dismal but warmer than usual weather we’re having; I am referring to another type of “moisture.” For the past 37 years I have not …