Sports books that you must read, COVID-19 or not
With the local sports scene pretty quiet, now is the time to check local bookstores, libraries and websites for a good sports book that will keep you busy for a …
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We’ll get through this . . .
In past times of crisis, artists, painters and poets looked to the stars for inspiration. The stories they told offered hope and comfort. As …
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Hôtel de Glace, Village Vacances Valcartier now open to visitors
Village Vacances Valcartier (VVV) offers visitors a reason to rejoice over the holidays with the opening of Canada’s largest winter playground on Dec.19, and the 21st Hôtel de Glace (Ice …
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Discover the magic of Christmas in Charlesbourg
For those still searching for some Christmas magic, visit the Trait-Carré sector of Charlesbourg, where Santa’s elves are busy decorating homes or playing tricks. During the day, the elves are …
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The Christmas Star: the great conjunction of Jupiter and Saturn
As 2020 comes to an end, people reminisce about the past 12 months and look forward to the new year. Now more than ever, they are searching for something to …
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The story behind Avenue Joseph-Vézina
This street is named in honour of Joseph Vézina (1848-1924), a conductor, composer, organist and music professor who was born in Quebec City. His first music teacher was his father, …
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MEMORIALS AND THINGS OF FAME
December 31, 1820 – The Quebec GazetteHydraulic PressThe hydraulic press is a recent invention, and seems competent to produce great improvements in the labours of art. The action of this …
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Anti-racism report receives mixed reviews
On Dec. 14, the Groupe d’action contre le racisme (GACR), a committee of MNAs assigned by the Legault government in June to address racism in various aspects of Quebec society, …
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Scott Griffin recalls being spy novelist le Carré’s Canadian “pilot”
Of all the places John le Carré took readers in his two dozen or so spy novels, only once did he make an extended stop in Canada. That place was …
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Spelling out a true threat to the French language in Quebec
The Quebec government wants to ring in 2021 by tightening language laws to shore up the perceived erosion of French usage. Instead of auld lang syne it will be, with …
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