Dans le Bon Vieux Temps ~ Back in the Day book launch
On June 4, Habitations Valcartier in collaboration with the Municipality of Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier, the Valcartier Historical Committee and Valcartier Elementary School CLC launched their book Dans le Bon Vieux Temps ~ …
Boer War statue “disappearing” into the trees
A few years ago, I wrote to someone at Quebec City Hall complaining about the fact that the statue of the Boer War soldier at the top of the war …
What to expect on June 23 for the Grand spectacle de la Fête Nationale
In less than two weeks, the province of Quebec will put its culture on parade, a proud tradition dating back 185 years. With over 6,000 activities and events organized in …
Inaugural season of Le Diamant will be many-faceted
Le Diamant, the new theatre complex built within the walls of the former YMCA on Place D’Youville, is less than 100 days away from completion. At a press conference held …
Baby Book Bag program revamped
Did you know that little ones who associate books with happy feelings are more likely to enjoy a love of reading and learning as they grow? Not only do times …
Newspaper lessons from Murphy’s farm
It will be 16 years next month that I sold the Stanstead Journal. That’s a long time. If my time since the Journal were a child, it would be getting …
The Stanstead Journal ceases weekly production
We regret to hear that the Stanstead Journal, published weekly since 1845, has ceased its weekly print production and will now exist only online. There are, however, plans to publish …
Community Calendar
Friday, June 14 – Grand Marché, official opening at ExpoCité, 250 Boul. Wilfrid-Hamel. Two hours free parking. For more details, visit legrandmarchedequebec.com. Saturday, June 15, 1 to 5 p.m. – …
Book Quest 2019: Natural World at the Morrin Centre
The Morrin Centre summer reading program is back for a 15th consecutive year! Organized in partnership with the TD Summer Reading Club, Book Quest gives children ages three to 12 …
New pavilion at the Base de Plein air almost complete
Construction is on schedule at the Base de Plein air de Sainte-Foy, where a spacious new pavilion and a multi-purpose building will replace outdated structures on the site. One of …