Dimming and dazzling: The many facets of Canada’s diamond dealings
My cousin’s boyfriend was a prophet of diamonds, probably still is. A seasoned woodsman and prospector, he had staked many a claim in the northeastern Ontario bush, convinced of the …
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Roald Amundsen: the man who stole the Pole
Some 50 people made their way through the worst winter storm to hit Quebec City this winter on Feb. 7 to attend a talk at Université Laval about a famous …
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The story behind Rue Gandhi
This street was named in honour of Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi (1869-1948), lawyer, political leader, and spiritual guide who fought for the independence of India. He was commonly known as “Mahatma,” …
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MEMORIALS AND THINGS OF FAME
February 11, 1820 – The Quebec GazetteThe Quebec DispensaryThe voluntary contributions collected for the support of our charitable institutions “The Quebec Dispensary” not having been found adequate for its further …
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White carpet for the opening of Quebec Winter Carnival
Mother Nature rolled out the white carpet for the opening ceremony of the Quebec City Winter Carnival, followed by the Pepsi Hip-Hop Party at the Ice Palace on Feb. 7. …
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Lots of rhythm, lots of fun at the Winter Carnival Parade
Cold temperatures, crowds, floats and horns … symbols of the Carnaval we all know and love. By midday on Feb. 8, traffic was being diverted from Grande Allée. Floats, costumes …
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A winter visit to the Château Saint-Louis
Parks Canada has invited the public to explore the Château Saint-Louis archeological site beneath the snow-covered Dufferin Terrace during the Quebec Winter Carnival. Château Saint-Louis was constructed in 1620, but …
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The weather didn’t stop the Val-Bélair Derby horses
Feb. 8 was marked on the calendar of many horse lovers, derby fans and racers. However, with the storm that hit Quebec the day before, leaving 35 to 40 centimetres …
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Art and all that jazz at the MNBAQ
A very unusual concert took place in the auditorium of the Musée National des Beaux-Arts du Québec (MNBAQ) on Feb. 7. You had to be a pretty determined lover of …
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Art and all that jazz at the MNBAQ
A very unusual concert took place in the auditorium of the Musée National des Beaux-Arts du Québec (MNBAQ) on Feb. 7. You had to be a pretty determined lover of …
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