Where does modern surgery as we know it come from? The answer lies in history. The history of modern surgery revolves around three themes: first, the changes in the understanding of the body and its diseases; second, the development of surgical techniques, such as hemostatic forceps, anesthesia, or antisepsis; and third, the changing professional status […]
Voice of English-speaking Québec invites english-speakers aged 50+ to hop on the bus for a trip to the Sucrerie Blouin on Ile d'Orléans. We will have a traditional sugar shack meal, enjoy some traditional music, and have some tire d'érable! Please note that a vaccine passport may be required for this event. Bus pick up […]
Voice of English-speaking Québec invites English-speakers aged 50+ to hop on the bus for a trip to the Sucrerie Blouin on l'Ile d'Orléans. Come enjoy a traditional sugar shack meal, music, and have some maple taffy! Please note that a vaccine passport may be required for this event. Places are limited, please RSVP no later […]
Don't ruin your appetite! We are going to Sucrerie Blouin to savour a scrumptious québecois brunch! VEQ will provide transportation from its offices to the sugar shack (in Île d'Orléans) and back to the office. We are scheduled to arrive at 10:40 AM and meals will be served at 11:30 AM. Upon arrival, you […]
In May 2019, the Morrin Centre launched a new permanent exhibit on capital punishment in Quebec from the Conquest to 1960. Less than a year later, the pandemic restricted public access to the exhibit and the accompanying multimedia tour, a restriction which has essentially remained in place ever since. This presentation will provide a summary […]
The municipality of Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier, the Réseau Poivre et Sel, the Centre d'appui réseau aînés and VEQ are organising a sugar shack at the Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier Community Center. Put on a checkered shirt, bring 5$, and enjoy a sugar shack meal, live music, some taffy, and games! The event begins at 11 a.m., and ends at 2:30 […]
Voice of English-speaking Québec invites English-speakers aged 50+ to hop on the bus for a trip to the sugar shack "Érablière Le Chemin du Roy" in Saint-Augustin. Come enjoy a traditional sugar shack meal, live music, and have some maple taffy! Places are limited, please RSVP no later than March 21st. For more information or […]
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One of the most important needs is finding a rewarding and fulfilling job, which can be challenging when you don't speak the local language. The Central Quebec School Board (CQSB), with its 18 schools and adult education and vocational training centres, offers English-language education in the Greater Québec, Mauricie, Saguenay, Thetford Mines, and Northern Québec […]
Drop in to Voice of English-speaking Québec's community space for a coffee, some baked goods, a game of cribbage, or just to say hi. Better yet, get a group together for a game of scrabble! The Community space is open from 10 am to 12 p.m Monday, April 11th. It is located on the first […]
Voice of English-speaking Québec invites people over 50 to hop on the bus as we go to the Museum of Civilization. Departure from Shannon Hall, 73 chemin de Gosford, at 9:30 a.m Departure from the Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier Community Center at 9:50 a.m. We will eat lunch on site, however please brown bag it as the café […]
"Out & About" is hopping on a bus and visiting the Parliament Building! Come join us, and after the guided visit, we will have lunch at the "Café du Parlement" -- free entrance, participants pay for own lunch. http://www.assnat.qc.ca/fr/visiteurs/restaurants/cafe-parlement/index.html The National Assembly is located in the heart of Québec City, just steps from Old Québec, […]