The Rev. Dr. James de Burgh Wetherall, who recently completed twenty years as minister of West Ellesmere Church in Toronto, will commence his ministry at Chalmers-Wesley United Church in Quebec…
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Remembering Jack
I met Jack Layton in 1984 when I became the Executive Director of STOP 103, a multi-service agency supporting poor and marginal people in the urban core of Toronto. Jack…
Her cell phone is his prison
Dear Miss Durie,My wife can’t seem to put her cell phone down. Even when we are able to get some much-needed alone time for dinner without the kids, she can’t…
CQSB first Council of Commissioners’ Meeting with new Director General Marielle Stewart
CQSB Chairman Stephen Burke poses with new Director General Marielle Stewart. (photo Jill Gagnon) The Central Quebec School Board held a Council of Commissioners’ Meeting on August 19. The meeting…
Memorials and Things of Fame for August 31, 2011
1861The Morning ChronicleDesirous to visit the gold region on the Chaudière, of which we have heard a great deal for several years past, and to ascertain what truth there was…
Quebec City International Festival of Military Bands is spectacular
For the Grande Finale, all of the military bands gathered together withthe special addition of the Canadian Forces soldiers who have justreturned from their missions in Afghanistan in the forefront….
Dinner in White was a sparkling success
Guests set up their tables in front of the Gare du Palais for Quebec City’s first Dinner in White. (Photo by Shirley Nadeau)Last Thursday evening, some 350 couples got dressed…
Prime Minister Stephen Harper statement following the death of Jack Layton:
“I was deeply saddened to learn this morning of the death of Jack Layton.“When I last spoke with Jack following his announcement in July, I wished him well and he…
Vacationing with “Georgette”
Our Roadtrek camper “Georgette” installed on site (Photo by Bill Cox)Last April, as a birthday present, my son and daughter-in-law gave my wife a week’s use of their motor home…
Katimavik High School Reunion
A reunion will be held on September 3 and 4, 2011, for all alumnae who attended Katimavik High School from 1971to 1986. There will be an informal get-together at the…