Tag Archives: September 11 2024

The narrow Rue du Trésor in Old Quebec is filled every day with local artists who sell their works, mainly to tourists. (Photo by Cassandra Kerwin)

Smoking ban on Rue du Trésor divides opinions

Smoking ban on Rue du Trésor divides opinions Manuel Cardenas manuel@qctonline.com Three weeks after the smoking and vaping ban on Rue du Trésor came into effect, the local community has…

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OBITUARY: Sandra (Sandi) WALLS

OBITUARY

Sandra (Sandi) WALLS

May 16, 1953-August 30, 2024

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Sandi Walls (née Cantin). Surrounded by family, Sandi passed away peacefully at home on the morning of Aug. 30. Along with her loving partner of 15 years, Pat Conway, she leaves behind her daughters Stacy, Lauren and Taylor and her beautiful granddaughter Cameryn. Sandi was the youngest of four children born to Ray and Marie Cantin. Sandi also leaves behind her siblings Ron Cantin (Diane), Mary Ellen Cantin and Douglas Cantin; nieces Dominique and Mélanie; nephews Jean- François (JF), Gerald and Michaël; her stepdaughter Erin Langford (Matt) and step-grandchildren Skylar and Riley; her close friend Lynn Conway and many other friends. Everything she did, whether in her work, community or social life, was full of kindness, compassion, creativity and brilliant humour. She was a true artist with a gifted imagination. She would spend countless hours in her art studio (the loft) creating thousands of whimsical pages for the dozens of journals she made for family and friends. She loved to paint rocks and leave them around town for people to find to bring joy and a smile. Listening to music was a big part of her life. The radio was always on and cranked whenever the Stones played. In the eyes of her family and friends, she was truly one of a kind, and we were all fortunate to have known such a wonderful lady.

The family wishes to thank the doctors and nursing staff at the Winchester Hospital for their care and compassion. In Sandi’s memory, donations to the Winchester Hospital or the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated. A celebration of life will be held at a future date.

On Rue du Sault-au-Matelot at the corner of Côte de la Montagne, fashion designer turned painter Mélanie Giguère created live art during the 18th Nuit des Galeries on Sept. 7. (Photo by Cassandra Kerwin)

Artists create art and mingle at 18th Nuit des Galeries

Artists create art and mingle at 18th Nuit des Galeries Cassandra Kerwin cassandra@qctonline.com On the night of Sept. 7, the streets of Petit- Champlain, Place Royale and the Old Port…

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Members of the 78th Fraser Highlanders were present on the Plains, demonstrating how to load and fire a cannon. The Highlanders’ bagpipers and drummers were over at the Celtic Festival activities at the Domaine de Maizerets that same weekend. (Photo by Shirley Nadeau)

Battlefields Park hosts opposing forces on the Plains of Abraham

Battlefields Park hosts opposing forces on the Plains of Abraham Shirley Nadeau shirley@qctonline.com On Sept. 7 and 8, the National Battlefields Commission held a special event that featured re-enactments of…

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Brianna Hennessy and Nicholas Bennett proudly carry the Canadian flag at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games closing ceremonies on Sept. 8. (Photo courtesy of Canadian Olympic Committee)

Canada brings 29 medals home from Paris Paralympic Games

Canada brings 29 medals home from Paris Paralympic Games Luc Lang luc@qctonline.com The Canadian Paralympic team surpassed its medal total of 21 from Tokyo 2021, completing the Paris Games with…

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With this swing, Justin Gideon singled home David Glaude to give the Capitales a 7-6 lead in the bottom of the sixth inning in game three of the East division final against the Ottawa Titans. (Photo by Luc Lang)

Capitales edge Ottawa, will play Washington in Frontier League championship

Capitales edge Ottawa, will play Washington in Frontier League championship Luc Lang luc@qctonline.com The Québec Capitales defeated the Ottawa Titans 8-7 in the deciding game of the East Division final…

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