Joël Lightbound launches federal election campaign
Joël Lightbound (Liberal MP for Louis-Hébert) has launched his campaign to win his riding and keep his seat in the House of Commons in Ottawa. Faithful party members gathered at …
Fighting Irish defence excels in 15-6 win over L’Embâcle
The St. Patrick’s High School Fighting Irish senior football team started the 2019 season on Sept.1, at their new home, the Gérard-Chiquette Field at Patro Charlesbourg.The opposing team for the …
SPORTS ROUNDUP: football, golf, hockey
The Quebec Bataillon, of the Quebec Major Junior Football League, suffered their second loss in two games on Aug. 31. Playing their first-ever road game, the Bataillon were no match …
Chalmers-Wesley well project in Togo gets flowing
The water is flowing in Lankui, central Togo. After more than a year of fundraising by Chalmers-Wesley United Church, a congregation-wide effort which netted more than $15,000, a well has …
Alex and Pierre Harvey trade skis for mountain bikes
From Aug. 20 to Sept. 1, the ski resort on Mont Sainte-Anne was transformed into mountain-bike heaven, with international, national and local elite and amateur athletes taking on the bumpy …
La Grande Foire de Québec signals the end of summer
The Grande Foire de Québec at ExpoCité was packed on a mild August evening. The 35 rides and other entertainment kept kids and adults busy and amused over the four …
The mighty (annoying) mosquito has shaped history
Said a friend as we observed hundreds of bloodthirsty mosquitoes pressing themselves against the screen on the porch of his country house: “Looks like the night of the living dead.” …
Money from feds puts tramway project on track
The cheque is not just in the mail, it’s in the bank.” So said Infrastructure and Communities Minister François-Philippe Champagne at the official ceremony Aug. 19 to confirm the federal …
St. Lawrence unveils new logo and school colours
It was with great pride that CEGEP Champlain–St. Lawrence recently unveiled its new visual signature to employees and students. With the transformation of the structure of Champlain Regional College, the …
The story behind Rue De Mareuil
This street is named in honour of Jacques de Mareuil, a half-pay lieutenant of a detachment of colonial regular troops, who was also an amateur actor. Travelling in New France …