Burns, Thomas “Tommy” Unexpectedly, on September 3, 2010 at the age of 65. Tommy, beloved husband of Pat for 28 years. Brother of Joan Burns-Farmery of California, and John Burns…
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Senate holds language committee hearings
Quebecers have ‘fundamental right’ to chooseThe Standing Senate Committee on Official Languages will be in Quebec next week as part of its study on the realities of English-speaking communities in…
Memorials and Things of Fame for September 8, 2010
1850The Morning ChronicleYesterday afternoon, we paid a visit to the tombs, to the city of silence, where the great and the lowly, the good and the indifferent repose side by…
Canada’s first novel written in Québec City
Frances Moore Brooke (1724-1789) was an English novelist who spent a few years in Quebec and is credited with writing the first Canadian novel.Brooke, daughter of a Lincolnshire clergyman, came…
What language are we speaking?
I keep wondering what, if anything we’re wasting our breath on arguing over this old English/French thing. I look at people like Pauline Marois and the P.Q., as well as…
Lady Lions fall short despite valiant effort
After actually taking a 2-1 lead near end of the first half, the Champlain St. Lawrence College Lady Lions gave up four consecutive goals, bowing 5-2 to their more experienced…
SLC impressive in AA Men’s 3-0 win over CEGEP Ste. Foy
The Champlain St. Lawrence College men’s soccer team had better luck that their female counterparts to start their season, cruising to a 3-0 victory against CEGEP Ste. Foy.Brice Aminou opened…
Correction on VEQ Fall Fest start times
Saturday, September 18 is the date to visit local community groups and catch up with old friends.That’s when the Voice of English-speaking Quebec will hold its Fall Fest at Quebec…
Charest, Labeaume to discuss Nordiques return: report
The return of the National Hockey League to Quebec City could be one step closer to reality, if a published report is any indication.Québec Premier Jean Charest will meet with…
Gaelic instrument ‘harps on’ traditional music
The Gaelic harp has a long and rich history. It has its origins in Ireland and the Scottish Highlands over 1,000 years ago, and even as late as the 19th…