MEMORIALS AND THINGS OF FAME
February 24, 1819 – The Quebec GazetteOn Saturday morning past, there were several claps of thunder and vivid flashes of lightning, and in the afternoon some heavy showers of rain. …
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The Carnival spirit spreads across Quebec City
People who found the two main sites of the 65th Winter Carnival on Grande Allée somewhat restrained, aimed at adults only or “missing something” had 70 other sites to visit …
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The story behind Rue Carleton
This narrow street within the walls of Old Quebec is named in honour of Sir Guy Carleton (1724-1808). In 1786, he was raised to the peerage as Lord Dorchester, Baron …
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Recycling and the print media: the breaking point
Quebecers are aware of the challenges that print media have been facing for some time now. According to Ministry of Culture figures, one weekly in four has permanently stopped its …
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“Not available for shipping in Quebec”
The ban on shipping consumer products to the province of Quebec, due to its language laws, is plain stupid. Worse, these laws are discriminatory. They effectively create two classes of …
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Outremont has had a who’s who of MP candidates
Few federal ridings in the country have as rich a history, populated by distinctive characters, as does Outremont, the diverse cross-section of central Montreal.The seat is up for grabs again …
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Manif d’art 9 takes over the city
Manif d’art 9 – The Quebec City Biennial, produced in collaboration with the Musée national des Beaux-Arts du Québec (MNBAQ), had its official opening on Feb. 16. All the exhibits …
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MEMORIALS AND THINGS OF FAME
February 19, 1869 – The Morning ChronicleThe Fatal Avalanche at South QuebecThe following are particulars relating to the recent avalanche at Chapman’s Cove, South Quebec: – A large two-story wooden …
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The rise and fall of deer antlers
“I don’t have to take a trip around the world or be on a yacht in the Mediterranean to have happiness. I can find it in the little things, like …
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Did you have an eco-friendly Valentine’s Day?
The most popular Valentine’s Day gifts are cards, flowers and chocolate, but the best gift of all is spending time together.Over 15 million Canadians are living together as couples, and …
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