Few Quebec interiors testify to the art of living of an era. The Henry-Stuart House is an exception. This charming cottage located on Grande Allée West, at the corner of…
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Memrials and Things of Fame for May 18, 2011
1851The Morning Chronicle The iron cage in which, the woman Dudier, whose maiden name was Coriveau [sic], was long exposed after execution in 1763, for the murder of her husband,…
Euphoria, Elation … and Political Reality
The recent federal election ushered in a host of new faces in the province of Quebec; 59 of the 75 ridings have new incumbents. Since this outcome was quite unexpected,…
Understanding Wills
The article “Ask Miss Durie – Answer and Advice” in your April 27th edition was very interesting but I was taken aback by the following: “Also, you must remember that…
Ash trays and cigarettes
Smoke, smoke, smoke that cigarette, Puff, puff, puff until you puff yourself to death… [words of a Country and Western novelty song written by Merle Travis and sung by Tex…
Mark your calendar for the Community Forum
A Community Forum has been organized to showcase the programs and activities in place that benefit the health and wellness of Quebec City’s English-speaking population. Public partners, French and English…
Scientist, Engineer and co-founder of Quebec City’s Bomem wins prestigious Canadian Space Award
Henry Buijs has just received the John H. Chapman Award of Excellence from the Canadian Space Agency for his exceptional contribution to the Canadian Space Program and a lifetime of…
First Royal Visit to Canada
Queen Elizabeth II has visited Canada on more than twenty occasions, but members of the Royal Family have been regular visitors to Canada since 1786. As we await the visit…
Maestro Talmi’s farewell gift
The final three concerts of the season presented by the Quebec Symphony Orchestra / Orchestre symphonique de Québec (OSQ) will be unlike any other this season. In fact, the evenings…
Robert Lepage to take Wendake by Storm—or rather, by Tempest!
Internationally acclaimed Robert Lepage has chosen to stage his latest production of William Shakespeare’s classic play this July at the outdoor amphitheatre in charming Wendake, home of the Huron-Wendat nation….