“The parade is a learning tool, it teaches the younger generation about their heritage. The parade belongs to citizens of this city, whether they be francophones, anglophones, or allophones. It…
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Quebec Whisky Day: a one-of-a-kind event
The Quebec Whisky Club (QWC) is hosting their first Quebec Whisky Day on March 31. They state, “An activity never seen before in the Capital, this day is entirely dedicated…
Commentary on Pink Shirt Day article
I was heartened to read Bruce Todman’s article about Pink Shirt Day at Quebec High School in the March 7 issue.Fifteen years ago, QHS was telling me, a parent, that…
Memorials and Things of Fame
1862The Morning ChronicleThe wonderful Aztec children have made their appearance in Quebec. These strange members of the human family were first exhibited in America eleven years ago; and they still…
St. Patrick’s Day Banquet
‘May your own belly be full, but may you always have understanding of the empty one.’ – Irish BlessingsLast Saturday evening, I was fortunate enough to attend the St. Patrick’s…
All in a name: a closer look at spring
In northern latitudes, most of us wait for spring with increasing anticipation, suffering the late storms and cheering the increasingly sunny days. We likely pull out our rubber boots, and…
Janet Brosnan Pomerleau
In memory of Janet Brosnan Pomerleau, who died on March 19, 2011, a memorial mass will be held at St-Charles-Borromée Church in Charlesbourg on March, 25, 2012, at 11:30 a.m….
Delivery of QCT will be late this week
Dear subscribers,We regret that, due to a delivery problem, this week’s issue of the Quebec Chronicle-Telegraph will arrive late.You may view the online version free of charge by going to…
“Back to Irish Roots”: Quebec City’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade
I cannot imagine St. Patrick’s Day without a parade. Where I grew up, Irish heritage is emphatically expressed during this holiday. Last spring, I was surprised to learn that I…
ImagiNation 2012: Writers’ festival at the Morrin Centre
Celebrate literature, meet the authors.(Quebec, Friday March 9, 2012) – ImagiNation, the Morrin Centre’s annual writers’ festival, will be held from April 11 to 15. Paul Almond, acclaimed TV director…