Fiddler on the Roof story still current a century later
The Quebec Art Company (QAC) was keen to present Fiddler on the Roof, one of the best-known musicals in the world, after learning actor Michel Blackburn (who portrayed Jesus in …
The story behind Rue Escoffier
Georges-Auguste Escoffier (1846-1935), was a French culinary artist known as the “king of chefs and the chef of kings.” He earned a worldwide reputation as director of the kitchens at …
MEMORIALS AND THINGS OF FAME
November 24, 1869 – The Morning ChronicleLadies’ Protestant Home – The Committee beg to acknowledge with many thanks, twenty-five bushels of Swedish turnips, one bushel and a half of onions, …
LETTER TO THE EDITOR
Dear Editor, The Quebec Art Company has been on my radar for many years through my subscription to the Chronicle-Telegraph and from the rave reviews I’ve heard from my father, …
Prepared food vs. homemade … A little more thought and time, a lot less waste
There’s no getting around it, we have to eat, and going to the grocery store is a daily or weekly necessity (or chore, depending on how you look at it …
12th German Christmas Market opens
Willkommen! For the 12th consecutive year, the Marché de Noël Allemand / German Christmas Market is back in Old Quebec.This year, it is bigger than ever and has grown from …
Dennis Rioux discusses war memorabilia collection at IHQ meeting
Dennis Rioux was the guest speaker at a recent meeting of Irish Heritage Quebec (IHQ). He brought with him a small part of his large collection of war memorabilia and …
EQLC International Lunch kicks off fundraising for 2019 Community Christmas Hamper Campaign
The Christmas Hamper fundraising campaign kicked off on Nov. 20 at Eastern Québec Learning Centre (EQLC) with the annual International Lunch. This year it featured Venezuelan cuisine, prepared by the …
Suicide prevention and coping with the loss of a loved one
Suicide is never an easy subject to talk about. It is especially difficult when the person who takes his/her own life is a family member or dear friend. Many people …
Fighting Irish U17 hockey team has a perfect weekend
The St. Patrick’s High School Fighting Irish Under 17 (U17) hockey team had a dream weekend at the Étienne-Desmarteaux Arena in Montreal, coming back with three wins in three games …