Nuclear energy has fizzled in Canada since creation of A-bomb
Say the word “Manhattan” and some people might think of a New York City borough, a cocktail, or a movie by Woody Allen. A few might even think of the …
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A family’s loss – a personal story on the 105th anniversary of the sinking of the Empress of Ireland
There was a time when everything that crossed the ocean moved by ship, including whole families.In 1906, the Canadian Pacific Steamship Company launched two sister ships – the Empress of …
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The story behind Rue du Colonel-Mathieu
This street is named in honour of Colonel Paul Mathieu (1907-1976). He was born in Quebec City and studied at the Séminaire de Québec and Université Laval, then worked for …
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MEMORIALS AND THINGS OF FAME
May 31, 1869 – The Morning ChronicleFire destroyed the chapel of the Grey Nuns and a large part of their convent. This was the second time the nuns had experienced …
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Great Celebration of Nature held on the Plains of Abraham
People of all ages greatly enjoyed the National Battlefields Commission’s 27th Great Celebration of Nature, held on May 26, in spite of a little early morning rain. Ponies, alpacas, goats …
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Musique de chambre à Sainte-Pétronille unveils its 36th season
Ever faithful to its tradition of excellence, Musique de chambre à Sainte-Pétronille (MCSP) will present six concerts from June 27 to Aug. 22 for its 36th season. The concerts will …
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Grands Feux Loto-Québec celebrates with music and dance
The party of the summer will be happening simultaneously at Quai Paquet in Lévis and Place des Canotiers in Quebec City. The 25th anniversary of the Grands Feux Loto-Québec (GFLQ) …
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World Play Day celebrates kids’ right to play
Did you know, every child has the right to play? Article 31 of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child states that parties “recognize the right of …
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Publisac: The publicity that is polluting the planet
Every week a little plastic bag arrives at our doorstep, filled with flyers, the local paper, and ads for merchandise. Our goal when looking through these numerous sales flyers is …
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The two Kinshasas
On April 28, I landed in Kinshasa, in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The opportunity to discover Congo was one of the main reasons I accepted this job* – like …
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