Base Valcartier hopes to be on Quebec City water by 2009
The Valcartier Garrison wants to get out of the water business and become part of Quebec City’s water supply system. “The City of Quebec is expanding its water supply system …
US Consul General takes advantage of winter sport in Quebec
United States Consul General to Quebec David Fetter has been on the job from his office at 2 Dufferin Terrace since last fall. Fetter admitted that he was disappointed that …
Saint Brigid’s-Jeffery Hale Hospital’s new code of ethics
Who says launching a code of ethics can’t be fun? Employees and users of Saint Brigid’s – Jeffery Hale and its Community Services got a taste of just what’s behind …
Saint Brigid’s tackling stomach bug
Saint Brigid’s Home had two floors under quarantine as of late Thursday when a number of cases of gastroenteritis appeared. Both residents and some 19 staff members had been affected …
A new look at Military History of Quebec City launched
Military History of Quebec City: 1608-2008 was launched this week in time to help celebrate the 400th anniversary of the city. Historians and military scholars Serge Bernier, Jacques Castonguay, André …
Chalmers-Wesley Church spire in need of urgent repairs
Chalmers-Wesley United Church, built in 1853, was recognized as a historic building by the province in 1995. This imposing Neo-Gothic structure is home to one of the few English-language congregations …
Memorials and Thing of fame
1848 The Morning ChronicleContemplated Postal Arrangements To prevent delays, and to bring the mail speedily through New Brunswick to Canada, we would recommend the employment of steam. There is now …
Rediscover Laura Ingalls Wilder
“Laura Ingalls Wilder, Farm Journalist”, edited by Stephen W. Hinesc.2007, University of Missouri Press $34.95 330 pages, includes index Remember the days before computers?Hard to, isn’t it? They seemed so …
Storybook weekend for Spartans at small schools tournament
The Stanstead College Senior Girls basketball team did it again this past weekend, this time at the Bailly Small Schools Provincial Tournament at Bishop’s College School. And this time they …
Another historic win for the Lady Lions
Last Friday night, the St. Lawrence AAA Women’s Basketball team set a new benchmark for their program by beating the Volontaires de Sherbrooke by a score of 104-71. This win …