The American humourist Mark Twain wrote that April 1 “is the day upon which we are reminded of what we are on the other 364.” For English-speaking readers Twain’s meaning…
The thousands who have been following this column will doubtless recall that toward the beginning of this winter of our discontent I tried to say what I thought about the…
1848The Morning Chronicle April Fool’s DayThe origin of April Fool’s Day remains clouded in obscurity – No one knows where, when or why the celebration began. The jokes played under…
CBC Radio host Bernard St-Laurent and C’est la vie are coming to Quebec City!The show will be broadcast from Quebec City on Friday, April 4—asalute to the city’s 400th anniversary….
The Marathon de Deux Rives has an extended mission this year. It has also invited families to get on board for a special marathon to help honour the city’s 400th…
Residents and visitors to Quebec City will be able to travel from one site to another together in a special shuttle bus that will cruise around to 16 tourist attractions…
The Joujouthèque de Sainte-Foy is preparing for its annual bazaar. For everyone who wants to buy or sell games, toys, seasonal articles for children, strollers, high chairs, beds, clothing, books…
It’s never too late to set your dreams in motion. John Shea considers himself lucky to have had a second chance, one he’s used to take the plunge into small…
Five years ago, three newcomers arrived in Quebec City dreaming of starting new lives here with their Quebec-raised spouses. They found themselves together in the same French class at the…
You can call this music ska, dub, reggae or whatever suits the purpose! I plainly call it good ol’ rock & roll. After 15 years as a band and with…