Université Laval basketball teams on a winning streak
The Laval Rouge et Or men’s basketball team finally got their first victory of the season on Jan. 16, when they surprised the Bishop’s University Gaiters in Lennoxville, 87-81. The …
St. Pat’s Justin Dumas scores his 20th goal this season
Justin Dumas scored three goals on Jan. 19, while teammate Noah Larochelle added a pair to lead St. Patrick’s High School’s Fighting Irish Under 15 (U15) Majors to a resounding …
Are you prepared for the next severe winter storm?
Quebec is a winter wonderland; snow is needed for many of our outside activities. The Quebec Winter Carnival wouldn’t be the same without snow, and it’s hard to imagine Carnaval …
Big snowfall has folks scrambling to dig out cars
It was a rude awakening last weekend for those lulled into believing this year’s winter weather has been rather tame.A wild lurch from heavy rain on Saturday to heavy snow …
Beard or not, Trudeau looks like he’s growing weary of job
Trudeau walked into a cafeteria on Parliament Hill, only half full at noon with the House not yet in session. He had recently suffered a major setback in his political …
Join us to celebrate philanthropy in support of a great cause
On Jan. 29, Jeffery Hale – Saint Brigid’s Friends’ Foundation will proudly host Philanthropy Takes Flight, a unique event to celebrate philanthropy in Quebec City and support projects aimed at …
The story behind Chemin du Foulon
This road is named after the foulon (fulling mill) where wool was treated to produce a heavy homespun cloth. The mill was built in 1710 by the Séminaire de Québec …
MEMORIALS AND THINGS OF FAME
January 17, 1820 – The Quebec GazetteEmigrationLondon – Ten ships are engaged to convey emigrants from England to the Cape of Good Hope, where they will form a settlement at …
How to practise yoga with kids
Susa Bernard comes from an athletic background: her father was a professional hockey player and she was classically trained in ballet. Five years ago she discovered yoga and loves it …
Joe Lonergan to launch his latest book, A Natural Affair
Local author and retired teacher Joe Lonergan is ready to launch his second book, A Natural Affair. Readers may recall his first book – Shamrocks in the Maples – which …