The Chief of the Defence Staff, General Walt Natynczyk, announced today that the Canadian Forces will stand up 1 Canadian Division at Kingston, Ontario, later this summer.The role of 1…
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Colonel becomes highest-ranking officer to die in Afghanistan
A 42-year-old colonel and a 26-year-old Ontario soldier are the latest soldiers to die in the war in Afghanistan.Colonel Geoff Parker was killed May 18 by a roadside bomb while…
Valcartier Royal 22e Regiment develops new strategy in Afghanistan
Valcartier military base doors were open to journalists recently, giving the public a glimpse of how Canadian troops are trained before their deployment in Afghanistan. From November 2010 to July…
QHS Flea Market raises money for grad award
The Quebec High School cafeteria was transformed Saturday into a flea market. From 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., members of the Parent Participation Organisation (PPO) sold items donated by teachers…
Is Charest listening to complaints of overcrowding?
Surely I am not the only one to catch the irony of the May 13, editorial of The Gazette “Anglo leaders speak up – is Charest listening?” and on the…
QHS fashion show gives students a chance to shine
They learn while they model the latest fashions, all the while raising funds used to benefit their fellow students.”It’s more we’re on stage and we’re having fun,” said Kate Nadeau,…
Job’s rise in Québec over 09
The number of new job postings in Quebec fell slightly in April, but is still well ahead of the number of postings for the same period in 2009.Quebec job postings,…
Ontario soldier dies in Afghanistan
Once again, Defence Minister shared kind words last week for a Canadian soldier killed in combat in Afghanistan, this soldier only a few days short of the end of his…
NEIL, Olive, Clara 1917-2010
NEIL, Olive, Clara 1917-2010Died peacefully but unexpectedly from complications after a fall on March 14, 2010, at the Ottawa Queensway Carleton Hospital. Born in Quebec, Qc, the only daughter and…
Stoneham resident wins Hope Scholarship Award
Mikaël Grenier, was awarded the 2010 Hope Scholarship from the Friends of the Grand Prix of Trois-Rivieres committee. The 17-year-old professional race car driver from Stoneham is currently racing for…