Local company NovoVision in association with the Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup is hosting its first annual Fall Park Cleanup this coming Saturday, September 24th 2011 at 10:00am. “This initiative is…
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Kilts, Celts and Wizards launch the Quebec Celtic Festival
The 6th annual Quebec Celtic Festival got underway with the opening parade on Saturday and it seems that the Celtic gods blessed the entire weekend with fantastic weather.The parade was…
Gregory Charles at Quebec International of Sacred Music
“I am the most passionate person about music ever!” says Gregory Charles, who will host the Special 15th Anniversary Concert for the Quebec International of Sacred Music on September 15….
U.S. Consul unveils September 11 tribute plaque
Ten years have gone by, millions of tears have been shed for the thousands of lives that were lost. But there are still no words. No words that can accurately…
Gilbert wins Grand Prix Cycliste in Quebec
Philippe Gilbert, a 29-year-old from Belgium took first in the Grand Prix Cycliste a 201 km, 16-lap race through the steep hills and narrow streets of Old Quebec.Gilbert needed six…
A tenth anniversary commentary of 9/11
In the wake of last Tuesday’s attack on New York, I feel a need to share my feelings and memories. We were all profoundly shattered last week by the monumental…
MEMORIALS AND THINGS OF FAME
1861The Morning ChronicleWork, in spite of its being a consequence of the curse, is yet the source of almost all the physical and much of the mental happiness we enjoy….
All Aboard: Le Massif rail cruise to take maiden voyage
Fall brings about many things: crisp fall leaves, apple cider and the “choo-choo” of a new train to Charlevoix. On September 9, Le Massif de Charlevoix rail cruise took its…
Ten years later Valcartier’s firefighters reunite on September 11
Ten years ago, Valcartier’s volunteer firefighters rallied to support the New York Fire Department when the Twin Towers tumbled down. “We organized a breakfast fundraiser and collected $7,400 for the…
Quebec’s common-law partners don’t share Canada’s common laws
The Supreme Court of Canada will soon decide if the province of Quebec is unjust in denying common-law partners the right to seek spousal support following a break-up. Just weeks…