Responding to recent media reports on the lack of response from the federal government and senior public servants to Canada’s veterans, the National Council of Veteran Association has urged elected…
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English school rigmarole ridiculous
The rigmarole that parents have to put up with to enroll their children in an English school, in the province of Quebec, is ridiculous.The August 28 articles, “Quebec to draft…
Newfoundland soldier the latest to die in Afghanistan
A Canadian soldier from Newfoundland, who was wounded August 22 in Afghanistan, passed away at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center in Germany Monday.Corporal Brian Pinksen from 2nd Battalion, The Royal Newfoundland…
Military Music Festival a big success
“A big success” is the way the president of the Quebec City International Festival of Military Bands described last week’s popular event staged throughout the city.Crowd estimates were not available…
Author creates mystery set in Québec City
The scene: A scientific conference in Quebec CityThe crime: A high profile murder, at the root of it the herb known as nightshade.Ottawa-based private detective Sam Montcalm is on the…
CQSB announces new director for EQLC
A Quebec City woman with 25 years experience in the field of education will replace Bruce Wilett as the principal of the Eastern Quebec Learning Centre.Central Québec School Board Chairman…
Military Music Festival weekend shows, activities and schedule
The following is this weekend’s schedule of events and activities for the Quebec City International Festival of Military Bands:Thursday2:00 p.m.Outdoor popular concerts:Place D’Youville : Canada represented by the Royal Canadian…
Ancienne-Lorette swimmer named to Commonwealth Games team
A 22-year old woman from Ancienne-Lorrete has been selected to the Canadian swim team for the upcoming Commonwealth Games, scheduled for October 3 to 14 in Delhi, India.Élise Marcotte will…
Capitales’ Cate Pitcher of the Week
It’s getting to be an old song, but Les Capitales de Quebec enjoy hearing it.For the fourth consecutive week and the seventh time this season, a pitcher for Les Capitales…
CQSB approves 2010-11 budget
The Central Quebec School Board gave formal approval to its 2010-11 operating budget Friday evening. There were no members of the public present for the vote, which was unanimous in…