Let’s not bury our heads and our heritage in the sand
Our Mayor seems to be more worried about what other people might think about the ruins of the former St-Vincent-de-Paul church, perched precariously at the top of Côte d’Abraham, than …
Reflections on The Hansard
With all the suits, real and threatened, in and out of the House of Commons, and conflicting records of who promised what life insurance policies (vide bribes) to whom, thank …
Memorials and Things of Fame
1848 The Morning ChronicleFriday, February 25Events in the Year 1847 The Earl of Elgin, the newly appointed Governor General opened the Canadian Legislature.The revenue returns show an increase of £19,873 …
Former QCT city editor Frank Howard dies at 77
Former Ottawa Citizen columnist Frank Howard began his career as a reporter at the Quebec Chronicle-Telegraph in the mid 1950s. He made his way up to the position of city …
From Steve Hill to Glenn Miller
Steve Hill—a perfect name for a musician born smack downtown in Guitar Town, USA! Well, not really: Born and raised in Trois-Rivières, Quebec, and known for his skills as a …
Go! fans needed up front at Morrin Centre
There’ll be no hiding in the back row during a live broadcast of CBC Radio One’s Go! with host Brent Bambury. For those who have been waiting for this chance …
The Plains of Abraham park has plenty of activities planned
The Plains of Abraham park has planned plenty of activities in celebration of its centennial in March 2008. The park recently inaugurated its skating rink with help from a special …
Auberge St-Antoine’s Past Perfect a tribute to city and its rich history
St. Anthony of Padua was known for, among other traits, being the patron saint of lost things. The auberge by the same name in old Quebec bears it well, for …
Price up for Prix Rayonnement hors Québec 2007
Auberge St-Antoine co-owner and administrator Evan Price, also president of SIM Composites, is the sixth finalist in the Chambre de commerce de Québec’s Prix Rayonnement hors Québec 2007. This prize …
Stanley E. Brock, B.A. Hon., F.S.A., C.M., 1912 – 2008
Stanley E. Brock, B.A. Hon., F.S.A., C.M., 1912 – 2008 — It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Stanley E. Brock on February 21, …