QC’s Jewish community reflects on centuries of history
Quebec City’s longstanding Jewish community came together on Sunday to remember their past. Shalom Quebec, a local organization, put together an exhibition that included music, presentations, and a screening of …
QHS alums tee off in Ont.
Friday, September 26 brought members and friends of the Quebec High School Alumni together in Vineland, Ontario, for another wonderful round of golf. How nice to see Barbara Boden, along …
LHSQ books should be innocent until proven guilty
A few weeks ago, I wrote you about the part of the Literary and Historical Society collection that was going to be sold in a silent auction. As a result …
Talking to strangers, making new friends
Once when my daughter, Margaret, was about six years old we went on the local bus together. While I was paying the fare she barrelled in and when I saw …
Terry Fox Run at St. Vincent
Once again this year, on September 26, students and staff members of St. Vincent School participated in the annual Terry Fox Run, which took place on the adjacent soccer field. …
The changing face of English-speaking Quebec
Quebec City’s English-speaking community is changing. Newcomers are bringing fresh insight and perspectives, while existing members are re-evaluating their role in light of future challenges. The Roots Heritage Summit on …
Kingsland carves genealogy tree for Côte de Beaupré
Locally renowned wood-sculptor Scott Kingsland, along with his wife, Françoise Lavoie, unveiled their latest project last month for the Centre de Généalogie, des Archives et des biens culturels on the …
Fraser teaches reservists lifelong learning skills
Eric Fraser’s 35th Engineers reserves regiment takes seriously the reservist lifestyle of fitness, work, and school. In an effort to make the school part a bit easier, Fraser’s Ste. Foy-based …
Quebec City to dodge housing crisis: industry experts
Homeowners in Quebec City can rest easy about real estate values, despite the sub-prime mortgage crisis wreaking havoc on real estate prices south of the border. The crisis is unlikely …
What Quebec City’s English-speakers want from Canada’s next government
On the eve of Tuesday’s federal election, the QCT asked people in Quebec’s English-speaking community about the issues they feel are most important for Canada’s new government to address. Parents …