Homage to haggis goes off without a hitch
Depending on whom you ask, you can call him Robbie Burns, Rabbie Burns or simply ‘the Bard’ – just as long as you don’t call his followers late to supper. …
Saint-Grégoire – Culture across the bridge
Beyond the factories of Trois-Rivières, just across the Pont Laviolette to the other side of the St. Lawrence River, lies the small village of Saint-Grégoire, a place where history is …
Beet it! New de-icing product being tested on Quebec highway
The Ministry of Transport has been doing a study this winter on a 40-kilometre stretch of Highway 20 near Rivière-du-Loup, between Notre-Dame-du-Portage and Cacouna. Being tested is a new, environmentally …
Governors Promenade closed for the winter due to work on Dufferin Terrace
As a follow up on Dufferin Terrace construction work, Parks Canada has announced that the Governors Promenade will also be completely closed until spring 2011. The entrance to the Promenade …
Possible winter opening of Gilmour Hill: NBC meets with Mayor Labeaume
On Tuesday, January 18, representatives of the National Battlefields Commission (NBC) met with Quebec City Mayor Régis Labeaume to discuss his interest in having (Côte) Gilmour Hill open year round, …
Quebec hosts 98th edition of the International Curling Bonspiel
2011 marks the 98th edition of the Quebec International Bonspiel This men’s tournament is known for its hospitality and the camaraderie of the players. Many social events are organized throughout …
QAC Holds Auditions for “Deathtrap”
This spring the Quebec Art Company will be performing “Deathtrap”, a thriller written by Ira Levin, and is holding auditions for the play on Sunday, January 30 (see details in …
Death Notice – Murphy, Omer 1919 – 2011
Murphy, Omer 1919 – 2011 Passed away peacefully at St-Brigid’s Home, Mr. Omer Murphy, at the age of 91, on January 14th 2011. He was the son of the …
Chevrolet Volt comes to the Quebec City Market
Hydro-Québec and Chevrolet Canada today announced a new partnership by which Hydro-Québec will integrate 20 Chevrolet Volts into its fleet, starting in 2011.“We are very pleased with this acquisition as …
Newsie Notes
English Discussion Group at the Morrin Centre. Back by popular demand, our Advanced English Discussion Group has been a great success! Are you looking for a good way to keep …