A battle has been raging between Ottawa and Quebec City for the past week with no white flags in sight. Federal Economic Development Minister for the Quebec Regions (DEC) Jean-Pierre…
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Who is behind The Zone Multilingue?
As job seekers, headhunters and employers prepare for the 10th annual Quebec City Job Fair, a group of individuals from the city’s English-speaking community is putting the finishing touches on…
It pays to be bilingual
It pays to be bilingual – literally. That’s the idea behind the establishment of the Zone Multilingue kiosk at the 10th annual Quebec City Job Fair. Zone Multilingue offers free…
Weekly networking in English to return!
Diane Ipperseil of Une Affaire d’Anglais is thrilled with the success ofa language class initiative with partners SoHoWorld and Groupe Perspectives offered in conjunction with the Chambre de commerce du…
La Maison Simons expands store while reducing footprint
Expanding the Simons store at Place Ste-Foy shopping centre won’t mean a bigger environmental footprint for the Quebec City-family-owned clothing retailer. La Maison Simons president Peter Simons said that the…
Maclean’s reader surprised by White’s association with QCT
The following letter is in response to an article that appeared in the January 28, 2008, edition of Maclean’s magazine. It was addressed to the magazine and to Peter White….
Equal airfare for equal ride in store for disabled Canadians long overdue
Flying with Canadian airlines should be less expensive for persons with severe disabilities, once air carriers figure out how to implement the Canadian Transport Agency’s newly-adopted one-person-one-fare policy. Air Canada,…
Modest Needs makes dreams come true
Keith Taylor never expected his modest dream of helping others would become such an international affair, thanks to a little help from a web friend in Quebec City.The former professor…
How the Caisse’s infatuation could affect the Quebec pension plan
All through life, hasn’t there always been someone around to tell you: “Don’t put all your eggs in one basket!”?And didn’t Mom always say: “Just because all the big banks…
NJ & Compagnie opens shop in new Shannon mall
Business partners Natalie Goodfellow and Janick Purchio have moved NJ & Compagnie from its home in Valcartier Village to nearby Shannon.NJ & Compagnie recently welcomed visitors to its new digs….