In the early 1800s, Jeffery Hale was a well-known activist and community leader who continuously offered his time and knowledge in service to his generation. Today, that spirit of volunteerism…
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The magic of Glenn Miller’s music lives on
On May 2, the Glenn Miller Orchestra’s musicians from across the United States stepped off their red chartered bus and entered the Grand Théâtre, where they gave a big-band concert…
CEGEP Champlain-St. Lawrence honours its top athletes
CEGEP Champlain-St. Lawrence honoured its top athletes last Thursday evening during its annual sports banquet. Many students were given awards for their academic performance as well as for their athletic…
Caught in a Deathtrap
This past weekend at Holland School, the Quebec Art Company presented the spine-chilling drama Deathtrap to packed houses on Friday and Saturday evening and on Sunday afternoon. Deathtrap was written…
The Battle of the Atlantic: The Navy in Quebec City 70 years ago
Last Sunday, the officers and men of the Royal Canadian Navy stationed in Quebec City held their annual commemoration of the Battle of the Atlantic at the Pointe-à-Carcy. This year…
Memorials and Things of Fame
1862The Morning ChronicleThe preparations for the festival on Saturday evening next, in connection with the Irish Protestant Benevolent Society, are of unusual extent. The proceedings will open with an address…
Jane’s Walk hits the streets of Quebec City
There are many reasons for citizens of Quebec City to hit the streets these days. On Saturday, May 5, a multilingual group of nearly 50 people demonstrated a particularly good…
St. Brigid’s Guild Spring Sale
Laurie Boback, Amy Bilodeau and Megan Gregory are loyal volunteers at the St. Brigid’s Sale. Prior to the sale they happily prepared the tables laden with clothing for the crowd…
Quebec High School students “splurge” with Bugsy Malone
A cast of 30 Quebec High School students put on a very commendable and action-packed performance of Bugsy Malone, a rousing show with lots of gangsters, dancing girls and Silly…
Quebec Art Company’s Deathtrap: a sneaky preview
The Quebec Art Company (QAC) will soon deliver their spring production of Ira Levin’s comedy-thriller, Deathtrap. Some of you will remember the 1982 film version starring Christopher Reeve, Michael Caine,…