In the closing months of 1900, Canada received the welcome news that the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and York were planning a royal visit to the Dominion. Just months…
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The loss of Jack Odgers and Russell Walker
It was with great sadness that I noted in last week’s edition the loss to the anglophone community of two wonderful people – Jack Odgers and Russell Walker. I knew…
An untraditional twist on tradition: A Quebec Chronicle-Telegraph Poll
Mayor Regis Labeaume has announced that all city police officers will be on duty for the Saint-Jean-Baptiste festivities this year, with a specific task of stopping anyone from drinking alcohol…
Memorials and Things of Fame for June 22, 2011
1851The Morning ChronicleThe members of the St. Jean Baptiste Society had intended celebrating their anniversary this day with more than usual pomp and we understand that many strangers have arrived…
Newsy Notes for June 22, 2011
Sisters of Charity of Halifax leaving Quebec City. St. Patrick’s Parish will be honouring the long-standing presence of the Sisters of Charity of Halifax in our city, of whom Sr….
Cross- Canada cycling tour rides through Quebec City to raise awareness and funds for Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada
Andrea Senyk and Derek Zwambag are on a mission to cross the country by bicycle, helping people in every community they touch to become aware of the 55,000 Canadians who…
Canada Post Strike – Newspaper available at 1270 chem Sainte-Foy Jeffery Hale Pavilion for subscribers
Due to the Canada Post Strike, your mail subscriptions will be interrupted. However, if you would like to pick up a copy, you may pick up at Jeffery Hale Pavilion…
The Cree Nation Opens Nation-to-Nation Embassy in Quebec City
The Cree Nation has opened its own embassy in the heart of historic Quebec City.As a means of commemorating the 35th anniversary of the signing of the James Bay Northern…
Morrin Centre Hosts 7th Edition of Book Quest
Should reading in English be limited to school and the academic year? The young patrons of the Morrin Centre’s Book Quest roar a resounding no. Back for a seventh edition,…
New Musée de la civilisation exhibition showcases the surprising side of science
A new Musée de la civilisation exhibition entitled Live Science opened on June 8, 2011. It presents eight cutting-edge Canadian research projects in a circus-themed atmosphere that includes a Mathemagical…