Marianna O’Gallagher was my second cousin and in her last years a true confidant and friend.As a child, I remember this smiling Sister of Charity at many family events. In…
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Yanni to perform at the Grand Theatre
Yanni will take the stage on Friday, April 1, at the Grand Theatre as part of his North American tour supporting his new release, Truth of Touch. The multi-platinum and…
Leaps, Lyrics and Lore: The 45th annual Shannon Irish Show
The Shannon Irish Show was held on Saturday, March 12, bringing more than 500 people to the tiny town of Shannon. Undoubtedly ready for the upcoming St. Patrick’s Day celebrations,…
Desmond O’Neill – Grand Marshall of the Défilé de la St-Patrick de Québec
Desmond O’Neill was born in 1927 in la Basse-Ville near la Rivière St-Charles. His father Tom was a ship chandler who co-owned Drolet and O’Neill grocery store, and who also…
Bringing back the green – Second Edition
Real vision is the ability to see the invisible. -Jonathan SwiftAnd invisible it was from our streets for no less than 84 years until Quebec City’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade…
Can you speak your mind when it is time to speak up?
Could you make a two-minute speech on a surprise subject? This is one thing we learn and practice at the Toastmasters club. Generally we learn how to deliver prepared speeches….
Do you have a loved one with a mental illness?
Try AMI-Quebec’s free support group for English-speaking caregivers dealing with mental illness in a loved one from the comfort of your home.English-speaking caregivers across Quebec who are experiencing difficulty coping…
The Dragons’ Den descends on the City
The popular CBC Television show, The Dragons’ Den, held open auditions in Quebec City on March 3. In preparation for Season Six, the show’s producers are crisscrossing the country in…
Libya – Back in the nick of time
“I managed with a group of four SNC employees and 30 other Canadians to board a flight to Malta Thursday night and escaped that nightmare. I will see you next…
Results of the Coupe des Glaces Championship
The Grand Défi des Glaces was held last Saturday, March 5, with teams of ice canoe racers leaving the Bassin Louise starting at 12:30 p.m. The weather was mild but…