Challenge Bell crowns its 2011 Champions
The 19th Challenge Bell, under the ever able direction of Quebec City’s Jacques Hérisset and his devoted team, crowned this season’s women’s tennis champions on September 18 at Laval University’s …
Allie Mombourquette lives a dream in Quebec City
A visitor in historical Quebec City from culturally rich Cape Breton was bound to draw attention. Allie Mombourquette was in town this past weekend and her schedule was full. The …
Saint Brigid’s – Jeffery Hale Hospital adapts to need for different levels of care
The MSSS [Ministry of Health and Social Services] recently announced an action plan to improve services for the growing number of seniors who require varying levels of care. As part …
The enchanting fantasy realm of Diaghilev’s Ballets Russes
The Musée national des beaux-arts du Québec recently closed its exhibition entitled the enchanting fantasy realm of Diaghilev’s Ballets Russes: When Art Dances with Music. “Over 80,000 people came, which …
Eastern Quebec Learning Centre revamps web presence
On September 7, the Eastern Quebec Learning Centre revealed a lively new look – complete with a vibrant, streamlined website, new official logo and new slogan: “Learn it! Do it! …
Memorials and Things of Fame
1861 The Morning Chronicle Statistics show that tobacco smoking is becoming more general in most countries and that in England it has increased one quarter in ten years. The calculations …
A Day of Rest
St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, QuebecHow long has it been since you read the opening chapters of the Book of Genesis? Starting at chapter 1, and reading through to the 4th …
Le Vernissage
The invitation I received from a friend to attend the vernissage or opening of an art exhibition by Renée Piché was a much appreciated gift. I had attended such openings …
Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup
Local company NovoVision in association with the Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup is hosting its first annual Fall Park Cleanup this coming Saturday, September 24th 2011 at 10:00am. “This initiative is …
Champlain-St.Lawrence’s Réda Bensaidane shares top honours at Forces Avenir Gala
Cegep Champlain-St.Lawrence’s Réda Bensaidane, 18, shared top honours, and a $5,000 prize, with Alexandre Lemieux from Cegep Ste-Foy for their project aimed at finding a cure for Parkinson’s disease at …