OSQ holds fundraising gala at Château Frontenac Shirley Nadeau shirley@qctonline.com Some 320 people gathered in the ballroom of the Château Frontenac on April 7 for an exceptional fundraising concert by…
Imagination Writers’ Festival: Acclaimed children’s author opens festival with advice for writers Danielle Burns danielle@qctonline.com Award-winning children’s author Andrée Poulin opened the Imagination Writers’ Festival at the Morrin Centre on…
Quebecers sing for Ukraine in Limoilou Cassandra Kerwin cassandra@qctonline.com On April 9, about a hundred people assembled under their umbrellas in front of the Pavillon du Parc de la Pointe-aux-Lièvres…
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Rue Mont-Carmel runs from Rue des Carrières (which passes through the entrance of the Château Frontenac) to the Parc du Cavalier-du-Moulin. A plaque on the wall of the building at top left reads: “On this height, called Mount Carmel, there stood a stone windmill whereon was mounted a battery of three guns and which served for a redoubt during the siege of Quebec by Phips in 1690.” The park is closed indefinitely for work on the walls of the fortifications. (Screenshot from Google Maps) STREET VIEWS: The story behind Rue Mont-Carmel and the Parc du Cavalier-du-Moulin Shirley Nadeau shirley@qctonline.com Rue Mont-Carmel, located in Old Quebec, leads to the Parc du Cavalier-du- Moulin. This peaceful…
Memorials and Things of Fame – April 13, 2022 Researched and compiled by Lorie Pierce lorie@qctonline.com April 13, 1872 – The Morning Chronicle Gun Practice – Big gun practice went…
Voice of English-speaking Québec announces Earth Day contest
Submitted by Voice of English-speaking Québec
Voice of English-speaking Québec would like to encourage you to consciously take care of your little corner of Mother Earth in honour of Earth Day, April 22.
We will supply you with gloves and trash bags.
Supplies can be picked up as of April 11 at 1270 Chemin Ste-Foy, suite 2141.
Snap a photo of your bag(s) and send it to info@veq.ca by May 1.
The name of the person who picked up the most trash will be announced May 2.
Let’s work together towards a better, greener future!
Chef Mégane Fortier (left) helps students prepare and assemble the ingredients for the vegetarian Mexican casseroles. The basic ingredients are rice, canned red beans, frozen mixed vegetables, chili powder, tomato sauce and lots of grated cheese on top. (Photo by Shirley Nadeau) QHS Kitchen Brigade prepares meals for people in need Shirley Nadeau shirley@qctonline.com April 4 was Big Cook Out Day for the Quebec High School (QHS) Kitchen Brigade. Eight students and…