Harper honours Canadian Space Shuttle astronauts
The day before the 40th anniversary of Neil Armstrong’s “one giant leap for mankind,” Prime Minister Stephen Harper issued a statement honouring the two Canadian astronauts currently in orbit aboard …
Who’s doing the ironing in today’s post-modern world?
I was watching TV the other day and saw a commercial for a product which I don’t remember exactly what it was. The point is, is that in the course …
Passengers head south to fly
As millions of Canadians have discovered as they planned their summer vacations this year, flying in Canada can be expensive. What many do not know, however, is just how some …
MS Read-A-Thon raises $99,500 and public awareness
The 31st MS Read-A-Thon to benefit the Quebec Division of the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada has raised $99,500. In all, a total of 4,200 students from 74 elementary and …
Health Canada: Beware before buying H1N1 medications
Health Canada is advising Canadians not to purchase products claiming to fight or prevent H1N1 flu virus (human swine flu). While there are approved antiviral drugs that may help prevent …
Researchers receive federal support
Quebec’s top researchers are getting support that will help them compete with the best in the world, according to Josee Verner, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs. “Our government recognizes that research …
Placed – The Festival d’ete de Quebec continue…
The Festival d’ete de Quebec continues to draw bigger and bigger crowds, helped along this year by appearances of world-famous performers as face-painted rockers KISS, internatonal opera star Placido Domingo …
Biking along the other river.
If you’re looking for a nice little bike-ride of about an hour or so, you might want to consider the beautiful bike paths along the St Charles river. This well …
Young Quebecers seek higher education in the U.S.
Each year, students from around the province look for extra opportunities and better education across the border as they choose to attend an American university; local teenagers are no exception. …
Memorials and Things of Fame
Chronicle Telegraph Memorials and Things of Fame July 15, 2009 Researched and Compiled by Catherine Mills Rouleau 1849 The Morning Chronicle Cholera: Dr. Cayer, a young physician of this …