Reporters, editors and media researchers gathered in Montreal this past weekend to discuss the impact and potential of social media in news gathering and presentation.The tone of the event, held…
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The Métis Lighthouse with Alexander Reford at the Morrin Centre
The Métis Lighthouse is an “icon of our maritime heritage,” says historian and Jardins de Métis director Alexander Reford who has spent the last 10 years researching the Métis-sur-Mer region…
Memorials and Things of Fame for June 9, 2010
1850The Morning ChronicleA great calamity has happened to the establishment, which was started some years ago in the township of Whitworth, and is situated in rear of Cacouna. On the…
Goudreault, 147th soldier to die in conflict
Once again, federal Defence Minister Peter MacKay has been called to cite a Canadian soldier fallen in Afghanistan.”On behalf of the Defence family,” said MacKay “I extend my deepest sympathies…
O’Gallagher laid to rest
“Marianna. Where do I start?”James Callery would know as well as most people. It was he who donated the Celtic Cross that stands on McMahon Street, a monument not only…
An open Letter from Cardinal Marc Ouellet
The abortion debate is on and we must not be afraid of it. Canada’s abortion rate, 100,000 abortions per year nationwide, more than 25,000 in Québec, is much too high….
Kids Teaching Kids at St.Vincent Elementary School
On May 12, and 13, class 601, a sixth grade class supervised Ms. Leigh-Anne Fischer Fiset of St. Vincent School held a Science Fair. The students presented their scientific research…
Federal support project for disadvantaged women
The federal government has announced its support for a new project that will benefit disadvantaged women in the Québec City area. The investment in La fripe.com’s 12-month project, En route…
QHS Blazers end basketball season with three gold medals
“We had a good year,” said Quebec High School Basketball Coach Ed Sweeney, “with exciting teams living exciting moments. Looking at 2009-2010 results, I’m optimistic about next year.”The QHS Junior…
CQSB opens visual arts gallery on line
This Spring, the Central Québec School Board (CQSB) launched a project to showcase visual art work by students, teachers and staff across the school board. Since the board stretches from…