Warm up your vocal chords!
Join the Local Vocals choir every Monday starting February 14th through September 26th!
Warm up your vocal chords!
Join the Local Vocals choir every Monday starting February 14th through September 26th!
Are you a woman entrepreneur looking for support to start or expand your business? Do you want to be part of a supportive community, be inspired, and elevated throughout your entrepreneurial journey?
If you answered yes to these questions, you’re at the right place! Let’s connect and you will discover the resources and funding options available to you as a woman in business.
In this free workshop, we will dive deep into how you can effectively boost your leadership skills, improve your time management skills, explore ways to balance work and family life and seek out financing for your small business, among other topics.
Don’t miss this informative, and interactive workshop that will serve as your entry ticket into the entrepreneurial community. Learn alongside other women and grow your business today.
Pre-registration is required. Once you have registered, you will receive an email with instructions on how to log on a few hours prior to the start time of the workshop.
Please Note: Those wishing to obtain business coaching services are encouraged to first attend this free workshop.
Warm up your vocal chords!
Join the Local Vocals choir every Monday starting February 14th through September 26th!
Interested in discussing literature with other book lovers? Missing connecting over books in the Library? Come join Pixels & Pages, the Morrin Centre’s new online book club!
Meeting time: Thursday, June 23 at 7:30 p.m.
Book Selection for June:
Please email library@morrin.org to learn more or to sign up.
Due to circumstances that are out of our control, the date of our AGM has been postponed to Wednesday, June 29th. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
We invite community members to join us by Zoom once again this year for our Annual General Meeting. If you cannot join electronically, it will be possible to call in.
Please RSVP and let us know how you will be connecting. The Zoom link and numbers will be sent via email the day before the meeting. Looking forward to ”seeing” you!
Eager to go for a hike to one of the most beautiful parks in the area? We are providing transportation to the Jacques-Cartier National Park, so if you recently* moved to the Greater Québec City region and would like to explore this place while making new friends, you only need to sign up!
If you are coming by car to the departing point (1270, chemin Sainte-Foy) you can park your vehicle for free in the parking lot behind the Jeffery Hale Pavilion. I will give you a parking ticket that will waive the fees. We will leave at 10:45 AM, so please plan accordingly. The bus will take us to the Discovery & Services Centre, situated on km 10 from the park’s entrance. The tour is scheduled to begin at 12:00 PM. The interpretive tour will take two hours to be completed. Upon return to the Discovery Centre, participants can take some time to explore a bit more the picnic area, and the souvenir shop or simply relax while feeling the cool breeze of the Jacques-Cartier river. We will head back to Québec City at 3:15 PM.
A naturalist guide will take us on a two-hour hike through the Les Cascades trail. It is categorized as an easy trail, perfect for beginners, a leisure walk, families, or sightseers, with a length of only 4 km.
VEQ will provide FREE transportation to all participants, as well as will cover the fee for the SÉPAQ naturalist. The interpretive hike will be in English (the naturalist guide is bilingual though). Each participant MUST obtain the ticket on Eventbrite. It is $9.25 per adult and free for minors (17-year-old and under). If you already have a valid annual pass to the SÉPAQ (Québec’s provincial parks), then please get your ticket using the child’s admission option.
What to bring:
Comfortable shoes and clothes, water, snacks, a change of clothes in case it rains, your smile!
*Limited capacity of 25 participants (including children)*
*A newcomer is anyone who moved to the Greater Québec City Region in the past 5 years.
Let curiosity lead your way! This off-trail guided activity takes you on a one-hour impressive path, surrounded by ancient boulders, rocks, and minerals, all while learning about them.
If you are coming by car to the departing point (1270, chemin Sainte-Foy) you can park your vehicle for free in the parking lot behind the Jeffery Hale Pavilion. I will give you a parking ticket that will waive the fees. We will leave at 8:45 AM, so please plan accordingly. The bus will take us to the Discovery & Services Centre, situated on km 10 from the park’s entrance. Upon arrival, we can have a quick pit stop (bathroom only), then hop on the bus again, which will take us to a further location, where the tour will begin. The tour is scheduled to begin at 10:00 AM. The interpretive tour will take one hour to be completed. Upon return to the Discovery Centre, participants can take some time to explore a bit more the picnic area, and the souvenir shop or simply relax while feeling the cool breeze of the Jacques-Cartier river. We will head back to Québec City at 2:15 PM.
This activity is recommended for kids 6 years or older. Adult participants are warned that this activity will be conducted in tight, closed, and sometimes dark spaces (squeezing between boulders for example). Please consider all this before confirming your attendance. For a better idea of what to expect, you can watch this video.
VEQ will provide FREE transportation to all participants, as well as will cover the fee for the SÉPAQ naturalist. The interpretive hike will be in English (the naturalist guide is bilingual though). Each participant MUST obtain the ticket on Eventbrite. It is $9.25 per adult and free for minors (17-year-old and under). If you already have a valid annual pass to the SÉPAQ (Québec’s provincial parks), then please get your ticket using the child’s admission option. Should you have ANY QUESTIONS, please feel free to email María Castro: newcomers@veq.ca.
*Limited capacity of 25 participants (including children)*
What to bring:
Comfortable shoes and clothes, water, snacks/lunch, a change of clothes in case it rains, and your smile!
*A newcomer is anyone who moved to the Greater Québec City Region in the past 5 years.
The Central Québec School Board (CQSB) is an English-speaking public organization overseeing 17 primary & secondary schools and 2 adult education establishments where employees and students learn to thrive together. We are a tight-knit family spread over several locations in a territory of more than 515,000 km², from Québec City to Saguenay to the Mauricie region.
Are you passionate about the world of education? That’s great! So are we! Are you an English speaker who wants to perfect your French?
Are you rigorous, dedicated, open to the world, and smiling? Perfect, we are too! Do you have a creative spirit, are a sports fan, or have a special talent? Great! Our many extracurricular activities will give you the opportunity to share your skills with us!
Join us at our Employment Opportunities Session and let us know more about you!
Light refreshments will be provided.
Pre-registration required. To register: https://forms.office.com/r/yHQrWLzgXL
Questions? Contact Susanna susanna.tang@veq.ca or 418-683-2366 x222.
For the first time ever, we will host a rally (escape-room style) activity!
To participate, simply register and you will receive the information by email like where to meet.
Click the link below to learn more about it:
https://www.cluedupp.com/products/alice-quebec-city
New to Quebec and eager to discover this beautiful city? We’ve got you covered!
Sign up for a FREE walking tour around Old Quebec. All you need is a bottle of water, your walking shoes, comfortable clothes (and an umbrella or rain jacket in case it rains), a camera if you wish to capture the beauty of this city, and sharp ears!
***Due to the great success last year, we have added an additional date this year, so more newcomers can enjoy this awesome experience!***
Space is LIMITED, so a reservation is required.
Contact Newcomers Coordinator via phone (418) 683-2366 ext. 225 or by email at newcomers@veq.ca
Tour #1 From 9:30 to 11:30 AM
Tour #2 From 1:00 to 3:00 PM
To register: https://forms.office.com/r/FSzJpygHEB
New to Quebec and eager to discover this beautiful city? We’ve got you covered!
Sign up for a FREE walking tour around Old Quebec. All you need is a bottle of water, your walking shoes, comfortable clothes (and an umbrella or rain jacket in case it rains), a camera if you wish to capture the beauty of this city, and sharp ears!
***Due to the great success last year, we have added an additional date this year, so more newcomers can enjoy this awesome experience!***
Space is LIMITED, so a reservation is required.
Contact Newcomers Coordinator via phone (418) 683-2366 ext. 225 or by email at newcomers@veq.ca
Tour #1 From 9:30 to 11:30 AM
Tour #2 From 1:00 to 3:00 PM
Warm up your vocal chords!
Join the Local Vocals choir every Monday starting February 14th through September 26th!
Warm up your vocal chords!
Join the Local Vocals choir every Monday starting February 14th through September 26th!
The days of pulling the wool over customers’ eyes are over! Sales and selling techniques have changed to become more human-centered than ever before. By learning about these changes, one cannot only have a more enjoyable time selling but also effectively close more deals. This Modern Selling Workshop aims to outline strategies and explain frameworks to inspire prospecting, confidence, and sales activities. Topics covered in this workshop include defining modern selling, qualifying leads, creating winning solutions, and understanding the sales cycle. By the end, you will have created a modern selling action plan to take with you to your next client meeting. To book your spot to meet Farshad or Pedro, or to attend The Modern Selling Workshop, contact María Castro now!
Snacks and drinks will be available to participants!
Thanks to this initiative, newcomers will be paired with a local dodgeball player, who will not only help them learn the game but also the ins and outs of their city.
Registration is not required but is strongly appreciated (so we can have an idea of how many hydrating drinks to get). Please click here to let us know your attendance.
Warm up your vocal chords!
Join the Local Vocals choir every Monday starting February 14th through September 26th!
Sunday, September 11 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. –
Auditions are being held for roles in the Quebec Art Company late-November production of The Game’s Afoot or Holmes for the Holidays, at Holland Elementary School, 940 Ave. Ernest-Gagnon. The cast calls for five women with an age range of 20 to 70 and three men in the same age group.
The full audition package can be found on the QAC website at quebecartcompany.com.
Calling on knitters and crocheters of all levels ( or those who want to learn)!
Drop in once a month to the VEQ Community Space in Shannon, bring your projects or bring your questions, our volunteer, Jennifer will be happy to guide you.
Bring your own materials, if you are a beginner, look for worsted weight wool, and size 4 or 4.5 needles or crochet hooks. Light refreshments provided.
For any questions, contact Catherine at 418-683-2366 x 228 or catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca
This activity is open to all adults!
Warm up your vocal chords!
Join the Local Vocals choir every Monday starting February 14th through September 26th!
New to Quebec and eager to discover this beautiful city? We’ve got you covered!
Sign up for a FREE walking tour around Old Quebec. All you need is a bottle of water, your walking shoes, comfortable clothes (and an umbrella or rain jacket in case it rains), a camera if you wish to capture the beauty of this city, and sharp ears!
***Due to the great success last year, we have added an additional date this year, so more newcomers can enjoy this awesome experience!***
Space is LIMITED, so a reservation is required.
Contact Newcomers Coordinator via phone (418) 683-2366 ext. 225 or by email at newcomers@veq.ca
Tour #1 From 9:30 to 11:30 AM
Tour #2 From 1:00 to 3:00 PM
New to Quebec and eager to discover this beautiful city? We’ve got you covered!
Sign up for a FREE walking tour around Old Quebec. All you need is a bottle of water, your walking shoes, comfortable clothes (and an umbrella or rain jacket in case it rains), a camera if you wish to capture the beauty of this city, and sharp ears!
***Due to the great success last year, we have added an additional date this year, so more newcomers can enjoy this awesome experience!***
Space is LIMITED, so a reservation is required.
Contact Newcomers Coordinator via phone (418) 683-2366 ext. 225 or by email at newcomers@veq.ca
Tour #1 From 9:30 to 11:30 AM
Tour #2 From 1:00 to 3:00 PM
Warm up your vocal chords!
Join the Local Vocals choir every Monday starting February 14th through September 26th!
Here we go again!
Fall Fest is back after 2 years of absence! We are thrilled to invite you to meet local community groups and businesses, while enjoying fun activities with your whole family—inflatable games, face painting, live performances by cultural groups, and much more are on the agenda!
See you Saturday, September 24th from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
at St. Vincent Elementary School!
Interested in showcasing your group or business at Fall Fest 2022? Looking to volunteer your time and help out during the event?
Email: info@veq.ca
Call: (418) 683-2366 ext. 221
Warm up your vocal chords!
Join the Local Vocals choir every Monday starting February 14th through September 26th!
Discover the fundamentals of photography with professional photographer Jacques Gaines.
With the help of professional photographer Jacques Gaines, the Morrin Centre offers a series of five photography workshops. Each workshop will present a different aspect of photography, from framing to photo-editing.
In this workshop, Gaines will be introducing participants to the fundamentals of photography.
Participants may either audit the workshop (attend just to watch) or bring the following items to actively participate in the exercises:
A camera. Whether a $100 camera or a $5000 camera, we do not care. Anything goes! It can even be your phone, though it should then be a fairly recent phone.
The picture you are most proud of. It can be a digital copy or a print. (You do not have to show it to the class).
In addition to that, please:
Dress for the weather outside. After the workshop, for those willing, the teacher will sometimes do a small photo walk if we have the time.
Make sure you have eaten before coming. It’s not fun having a student in a bad mood!
The CRA’s Outreach Program is offering a series of live webinars open to everyone. During those webinars, learn about credits and benefits as well as the federal measures related to COVID-19.
On October 12, here is what you will get information about:
Benefits and Credits
• Marital Status
• Canada child benefit (CCB)
• Canada workers benefit (CWB)
• GST/HST credit
Click here for the webinar on Benefits and Credits!
The following webinars are in English:
Oct 12 – Benefits and Credits
Oct 13 – Learn about your taxes and scams
Oct 20 – My Account
Oct 21 – It pays to do your taxes
Nov 2 – Families
Nov 9 – Covid Benefit Repayment
Nov 15 – Newcomers
Nov 18 – Adults 65 years and older
Nov 22 – Persons with disabilities
The CRA’s Outreach Program is offering a series of live webinars open to everyone. During those webinars, learn about credits and benefits as well as the federal measures related to COVID-19.
On October 13, here is what you will get information about:
Learn about your taxes and scams
• CRA online learning tool
• Scams
Click here for the webinar on taxes and scams!
The following webinars are also offered in English:
Oct 12 – Benefits and Credits
Oct 13 – Learn about your taxes and scams
Oct 20 – My Account
Oct 21 – It pays to do your taxes
Nov 2 – Families
Nov 9 – Covid Benefit Repayment
Nov 15 – Newcomers
Nov 18 – Adults 65 years and older
Nov 22 – Persons with disabilities
Calling on knitters and crocheters of all levels ( or those who want to learn)!
Drop in once a month to the VEQ Community Space in Shannon, bring your projects or bring your questions, our volunteer, Jennifer will be happy to guide you.
Bring your own materials, if you are a beginner, look for worsted weight wool, and size 4 or 4.5 needles or crochet hooks. Light refreshments are provided.
For any questions, contact Catherine at 418-683-2366 x 228 or catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca
This activity is open to all adults!
Interested in discussing literature with other book lovers?
Missing connecting over books in the Library?
Selection for October: The Maid by Nita Prose
The Maid is available on OverDrive in e-book and audiobook formats as part of the Morrin Centre’s digital collection.
Please email library@morrin.org to learn more or to sign up!
The CRA’s Outreach Program is offering a series of live webinars open to everyone. During those webinars, learn about credits and benefits as well as the federal measures related to COVID-19.
On October 20, here is what you will get information about:
My Account CRA
• How to register to My account.
• Online portal that allows you to view your personal income tax and benefit information, and manage your tax affairs online
Click here for the webinar on My Account.
The following webinars are also offered in English:
Oct 12 – Benefits and Credits
Oct 13 – Learn about your taxes and scams
Oct 20 – My Account
Oct 21 – It pays to do your taxes
Nov 2 – Families
Nov 9 – Covid Benefit Repayment
Nov 15 – Newcomers
Nov 18 – Adults 65 years and older
Nov 22 – Persons with disabilities
Calling on knitters and crocheters of all levels ( or those who want to learn)!
Drop in once a month to the VEQ Community Space in Shannon, bring your projects or bring your questions, our volunteer, Jennifer will be happy to guide you.
Bring your own materials, if you are a beginner, look for worsted weight wool, and size 4 or 4.5 needles or crochet hooks. Light refreshments provided.
For any questions, contact Catherine at 418-683-2366 x 228 or catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca
This activity is open to all adults!
Join VEQ for 6 weeks of podcasting fun! Together, as the Podcast Club, we’ll explore the basics of podcasting including storytelling, scripting, interviewing, recording, and editing.
It’s a FREE program for youth 16 – 35 years.
Pre-registration required: https://forms.office.com/r/6UFwaseGDR
Questions? susanna.tang@veq.ca or 418-683-2366 x222
Come discover the secrets of composition in photography with professional photographer Jacques Gaines
With the help of professional photographer Jacques Gaines, the Morrin Centre offers a series of five photography workshops. Each workshop will present a different aspect of photography, from framing to photo-editing.
In this workshop, Gaines will discuss the secrets behind photography composition.
Participants may either audit the workshop (attend just to watch) or bring the following items to actively participate in the exercises:
A camera. Whether a $100 camera or a $5000 camera, we do not care. Anything goes! It can even be your phone, though it should then be a fairly recent phone.
The picture you are most proud of. It can be a digital copy or a print. (You do not have to show it to the class).
In addition to that, please:
Dress for the weather outside. After the workshop, for those willing, the teacher will sometimes do a small photo walk if we have the time.
Make sure you have eaten before coming. It’s not fun having a student in a bad mood!
You are an English-speaking newcomer, eager to join the workforce and flourish professionally; a look at the nooks and crannies of Quebec City’s job market may give you the head start you are looking for.
Register online before October 21:
https://crfmv.info/welcomeQC
Contact:
dana.conrado@crfmv.com
carole.hautcoeur@crfmv.com
418 844-6060
Are you a member of the Morrin Centre?
On Saturday, October 29, 2022, join the Morrin Centre staff for an exclusive day filled with activities and delights, put together to highlight the contributions of the Morrin Centre members to the Centre.
Calling on knitters and crocheters of all levels ( or those who want to learn)!
Drop in once a month to the VEQ Community Space in Shannon, bring your projects or bring your questions, our volunteer, Jennifer will be happy to guide you.
Bring your own materials, if you are a beginner, look for worsted weight wool, and size 4 or 4.5 needles or crochet hooks. Light refreshments provided.
For any questions, contact Catherine at 418-683-2366 x 228 or catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca
This activity is open to all adults!
Join VEQ for 6 weeks of podcasting fun! Together, as the Podcast Club, we’ll explore the basics of podcasting including storytelling, scripting, interviewing, recording, and editing.
It’s a FREE program for youth 16 – 35 years.
Pre-registration required: https://forms.office.com/r/6UFwaseGDR
Questions? susanna.tang@veq.ca or 418-683-2366 x222
The CRA’s Outreach Program is offering a series of live webinars open to everyone. During those webinars, learn about credits and benefits as well as the federal measures related to COVID-19.
On November 2, here is what you will get information about:
Modest-income families
• Marital Status
• Canada child benefit (CCB)
• Canada workers benefit (CWB)
Click here for the webinar on Modest-income families!
The following webinars are also offered in English:
Oct 12 – Benefits and Credits
Oct 13 – Learn about your taxes and scams
Oct 20 – My Account
Oct 21 – It pays to do your taxes
Nov 2 – Families
Nov 9 – Covid Benefit Repayment
Nov 15 – Newcomers
Nov 18 – Adults 65 years and older
Nov 22 – Persons with disabilities
Are you interested in working for the Government of Canada?
Join us on the evening of Tuesday, November 2 for an info session and learn about some of their virtual, hybrid, and in-person work opportunities. You’ll meet HR representatives and get tips on the application process.
The session is being offered both in person and online.
Pre-registration required. Register at: https://forms.office.com/r/SPV4Se6W9N
Registration deadline: October 31.
Consult job postings here: https://bit.ly/3CWHPoI
For further details:
Government of Canada Jobs Info Session revised_POSTER_for VEQ_infosession 2022
Hosted by the Voice of English-speaking Québec
Join poets from Quebec City, Levis, and further afield for an evening of poetry at the Morrin Centre. The soirée will celebrate and showcase poetry by members of the poetry group The Strong Threads as well as some participants from the Society Pages Poetry Contest.
The evening will also feature the inauguration of the poetry display case in the Library. Each month the case will display a different poem written by a Strong Threads member or Society Pages Poetry Contest winner or finalist.
Unable to make it in person? This activity will be offered in a hybrid form so you can join from the comfort of your own home too!
Calling on knitters and crocheters of all levels ( or those who want to learn)!
Drop in once a month to the VEQ Community Space in Shannon, bring your projects or bring your questions, our volunteer, Jennifer will be happy to guide you.
Bring your own materials, if you are a beginner, look for worsted weight wool, and size 4 or 4.5 needles or crochet hooks. Light refreshments provided.
For any questions, contact Catherine at 418-683-2366 x 228 or catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca
This activity is open to all adults!
Join VEQ for 6 weeks of podcasting fun! Together, as the Podcast Club, we’ll explore the basics of podcasting including storytelling, scripting, interviewing, recording, and editing.
It’s a FREE program for youth 16 – 35 years.
Pre-registration required: https://forms.office.com/r/6UFwaseGDR
Questions? susanna.tang@veq.ca or 418-683-2366 x222
The CRA’s Outreach Program is offering a series of live webinars open to everyone. During those webinars, learn about credits and benefits as well as the federal measures related to COVID-19.
On November 9, here is what you will get information about:
Covid-19 related benefits repayment
• Notice of redetermination
• How to make a payment
• Options available for you
Click here for the webinar on Covid Benefit Repayment!
The following webinars are also offered in English:
Oct 12 – Benefits and Credits
Oct 13 – Learn about your taxes and scams
Oct 20 – My Account
Oct 21 – It pays to do your taxes
Nov 2 – Families
Nov 9 – Covid Benefit Repayment
Nov 15 – Newcomers
Nov 18 – Adults 65 years and older
Nov 22 – Persons with disabilities
St. Patrick’s High School is pleased to invite future students and their families to their annual open house on Saturday November 12th, 2022 from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
This is an opportunity for families to meet the school team and develop a clearer picture of the exciting educational opportunities offered by the St Patrick’s community. This process is an important step in ensuring a smooth and informed transition from primary school to high school.
Please register here: https://stpats.schoolappointments.com
Quebec High School is pleased to invite current and future students, and their families, to their annual open house on Saturday November 12th, 2022 from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m.
Please take a moment, prior to your arrival, to explore the links provided below to discover important information about QHS’ academic programs, course options, extra-curricular activities, and sports teams. You will even be able to take a virtual tour of the building!
http://www.quebechighschool.com
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8QbeakA2x_SHr6AmlqqayA/videos
Calling on knitters and crocheters of all levels ( or those who want to learn)!
Drop in once a month to the VEQ Community Space in Shannon, bring your projects or bring your questions, our volunteer, Jennifer will be happy to guide you.
Bring your own materials, if you are a beginner, look for worsted weight wool, and size 4 or 4.5 needles or crochet hooks. Light refreshments are provided.
For any questions, contact Catherine at 418-683-2366 x 228 or catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca
This activity is open to all adults!
The CRA’s Outreach Program is offering a series of live webinars open to everyone. During those webinars, learn about credits and benefits as well as the federal measures related to COVID-19.
On November 15, here is what you will get information about:
Newcomers
▪ Canadian tax system and residency status for income tax purposes
▪ What document you need to file your taxes ?
▪ Canada child benefit (CCB)
▪ Canada workers benefit (CWB)
▪ Underground economy
Click here for the webinar on Newcomers!
The following webinars are also offered in English:
Oct 12 – Benefits and Credits
Oct 13 – Learn about your taxes and scams
Oct 20 – My Account
Oct 21 – It pays to do your taxes
Nov 2 – Families
Nov 9 – Covid Benefit Repayment
Nov 15 – Newcomers
Nov 18 – Adults 65 years and older
Nov 22 – Persons with disabilities
Join VEQ for 6 weeks of podcasting fun! Together, as the Podcast Club, we’ll explore the basics of podcasting including storytelling, scripting, interviewing, recording, and editing.
It’s a FREE program for youth 16 – 35 years.
Pre-registration required: https://forms.office.com/r/6UFwaseGDR
Questions? susanna.tang@veq.ca or 418-683-2366 x222
The Morrin Centre’s Picture This is a photography project in three parts.
With the help of professional photographer Jacques Gaines, the Morrin Centre offers a series of five photography workshops. Each workshop, held on a Tuesday evening, will present a different aspect of photography, from framing to photo-editing.
Two discussions will also be held throughout the project, where the Morrin Centre invites participants to share some old and new photos and the story behind each of them.
The project will wrap up with a temporary photo exhibit gathering both old and new pictures from the project participants and the Morrin Centre archives.
Come socialise with other newcomers while playing games in English and in French.
Doors open at 5:30 p.m.!
The CRA’s Outreach Program is offering a series of live webinars open to everyone. During those webinars, learn about credits and benefits as well as the federal measures related to COVID-19.
On November 18, here is what you will get information about:
Adults 65 years and +
• Pension income splitting
• Disability tax credit (DTC)
• Home accessibility expenses
• Canada caregiver amount (CCC)
• Medical expenses
Click here for the webinar on Adults 65 years and +!
The following webinars are also offered in English:
Oct 12 – Benefits and Credits
Oct 13 – Learn about your taxes and scams
Oct 20 – My Account
Oct 21 – It pays to do your taxes
Nov 2 – Families
Nov 9 – Covid Benefit Repayment
Nov 15 – Newcomers
Nov 18 – Adults 65 years and older
Nov 22 – Persons with disabilities
Calling on knitters and crocheters of all levels ( or those who want to learn)!
Drop in once a month to the VEQ Community Space in Shannon, bring your projects or bring your questions, our volunteer, Jennifer will be happy to guide you.
Bring your own materials, if you are a beginner, look for worsted weight wool, and size 4 or 4.5 needles or crochet hooks. Light refreshments provided.
For any questions, contact Catherine at 418-683-2366 x 228 or catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca
This activity is open to all adults!
The CRA’s Outreach Program is offering a series of live webinars open to everyone. During those webinars, learn about credits and benefits as well as the federal measures related to COVID-19.
On November 22, here is what you will get information about:
Persons with Disabilities
▪ Disability tax credit (DTC)
▪ Child disability benefit (CDB)
▪ Canadian caregiver amount (CCA)
▪ Disability support deduction
▪ Home accessibility expenses
▪ Canada workers benefit (CWB)
▪ Registered Disability saving plan ( RDSP)
Click here for the webinar on Persons with Disabilities!
The following webinars are also offered in English:
Oct 12 – Benefits and Credits
Oct 13 – Learn about your taxes and scams
Oct 20 – My Account
Oct 21 – It pays to do your taxes
Nov 2 – Families
Nov 9 – Covid Benefit Repayment
Nov 15 – Newcomers
Nov 18 – Adults 65 years and older
Nov 22 – Persons with disabilities
Join VEQ for 6 weeks of podcasting fun! Together, as the Podcast Club, we’ll explore the basics of podcasting including storytelling, scripting, interviewing, recording, and editing.
It’s a FREE program for youth 16 – 35 years.
Pre-registration required: https://forms.office.com/r/6UFwaseGDR
Questions? susanna.tang@veq.ca or 418-683-2366 x222
The Morrin Centre’s Picture This is a photography project in three parts.
With the help of professional photographer Jacques Gaines, the Morrin Centre offers a series of five photography workshops. Each workshop, held on a Tuesday evening, will present a different aspect of photography, from framing to photo-editing.
Two discussions will also be held throughout the project, where the Morrin Centre invites participants to share some old and new photos and the story behind each of them.
The project will wrap up with a temporary photo exhibit gathering both old and new pictures from the project participants and the Morrin Centre archives.
Did you recently move to the Greater Québec City region and have questions about the provincial health care system? In 2018 Jeffery Hale Community Services, the Community Wellness Centre, and the Voice of English-speaking Québec put together a comprehensive guide with the intention of helping newcomers navigate the medical system here in Québec City with a little more ease and efficiency. Since then, we provide a space for newcomers to meet other newcomers while having their doubts cleared out by either a nurse or a social worker from the JEFF (as we colloquially refer to the Jeffery Hale Community Services).
Start jotting down your questions!
Click here to consult the guide.
***REGISTRATION REQUIRED***
A participation prize will be awarded to one of the participants.
Tickets now on sale for QAC’s The Game’s Afoot
Reserve your tickets without delay for the latest top-notch theatrical offering from the Quebec Art Company, Quebec City’s premier community theatre troupe.
Ken Ludwig’s The Game’s Afoot; Holmes for the Holidays is described as “breathtaking mystery and high hilarity in equal parts.”
The plot: Broadway star William Gillette has invited his fellow cast members to his Connecticut castle for a weekend of revelry. But when one of the guests is stabbed to death, the festivities in this isolated house of tricks and mirrors quickly turn dangerous. Then it’s up to Gillette himself, who just happens to think he’s Sherlock Holmes, to track down the killer before the next victim appears.
Cue the laughs and gasps! The danger and laughter are non-stop in this glittering whodunit set during the Christmas holidays.
Featuring a talented cast and directed by Cheryl Rimmer, The Game’s Afoot takes to the stage of CEGEP Champlain-St. Lawrence for four performances, opening Thursday, Nov. 24 and finishing with a Sunday matinee.
Tickets are $20 and can be reserved on the QAC website (quebecartcompany.com).
Tickets now on sale for QAC’s The Game’s Afoot
Reserve your tickets without delay for the latest top-notch theatrical offering from the Quebec Art Company, Quebec City’s premier community theatre troupe.
Ken Ludwig’s The Game’s Afoot; Holmes for the Holidays is described as “breathtaking mystery and high hilarity in equal parts.”
The plot: Broadway star William Gillette has invited his fellow cast members to his Connecticut castle for a weekend of revelry. But when one of the guests is stabbed to death, the festivities in this isolated house of tricks and mirrors quickly turn dangerous. Then it’s up to Gillette himself, who just happens to think he’s Sherlock Holmes, to track down the killer before the next victim appears.
Cue the laughs and gasps! The danger and laughter are non-stop in this glittering whodunit set during the Christmas holidays.
Featuring a talented cast and directed by Cheryl Rimmer, The Game’s Afoot takes to the stage of CEGEP Champlain-St. Lawrence for four performances, opening Thursday, Nov. 24 and finishing with a Sunday matinee.
Tickets are $20 and can be reserved on the QAC website (quebecartcompany.com).
Tickets now on sale for QAC’s The Game’s Afoot
Reserve your tickets without delay for the latest top-notch theatrical offering from the Quebec Art Company, Quebec City’s premier community theatre troupe.
Ken Ludwig’s The Game’s Afoot; Holmes for the Holidays is described as “breathtaking mystery and high hilarity in equal parts.”
The plot: Broadway star William Gillette has invited his fellow cast members to his Connecticut castle for a weekend of revelry. But when one of the guests is stabbed to death, the festivities in this isolated house of tricks and mirrors quickly turn dangerous. Then it’s up to Gillette himself, who just happens to think he’s Sherlock Holmes, to track down the killer before the next victim appears.
Cue the laughs and gasps! The danger and laughter are non-stop in this glittering whodunit set during the Christmas holidays.
Featuring a talented cast and directed by Cheryl Rimmer, The Game’s Afoot takes to the stage of CEGEP Champlain-St. Lawrence for four performances, opening Thursday, Nov. 24 and finishing with a Sunday matinee.
Tickets are $20 and can be reserved on the QAC website (quebecartcompany.com).
Tickets now on sale for QAC’s The Game’s Afoot
Reserve your tickets without delay for the latest top-notch theatrical offering from the Quebec Art Company, Quebec City’s premier community theatre troupe.
Ken Ludwig’s The Game’s Afoot; Holmes for the Holidays is described as “breathtaking mystery and high hilarity in equal parts.”
The plot: Broadway star William Gillette has invited his fellow cast members to his Connecticut castle for a weekend of revelry. But when one of the guests is stabbed to death, the festivities in this isolated house of tricks and mirrors quickly turn dangerous. Then it’s up to Gillette himself, who just happens to think he’s Sherlock Holmes, to track down the killer before the next victim appears.
Cue the laughs and gasps! The danger and laughter are non-stop in this glittering whodunit set during the Christmas holidays.
Featuring a talented cast and directed by Cheryl Rimmer, The Game’s Afoot takes to the stage of CEGEP Champlain-St. Lawrence for four performances, opening Thursday, Nov. 24 and finishing with a Sunday matinee.
Tickets are $20 and can be reserved on the QAC website (quebecartcompany.com).
Calling on knitters and crocheters of all levels ( or those who want to learn)!
Drop in once a month to the VEQ Community Space in Shannon, bring your projects or bring your questions, our volunteer, Jennifer will be happy to guide you.
Bring your own materials, if you are a beginner, look for worsted weight wool, and size 4 or 4.5 needles or crochet hooks. Light refreshments provided.
For any questions, contact Catherine at 418-683-2366 x 228 or catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca
This activity is open to all adults!
Join VEQ for 6 weeks of podcasting fun! Together, as the Podcast Club, we’ll explore the basics of podcasting including storytelling, scripting, interviewing, recording, and editing.
It’s a FREE program for youth 16 – 35 years.
Pre-registration required: https://forms.office.com/r/6UFwaseGDR
Questions? susanna.tang@veq.ca or 418-683-2366 x222
Cold winds announce the upcoming Christmas season!
VEQ is once again collaborating with the yearly Christmas Hamper Campaign, an initiative to help families in need during the holidays.
This year, María Castro, the Newcomers Coordinator will host a two-hour workshop, during which you will learn the fundamentals of making your own piñatas!
All materials are provided and prepared in advance so that at the end of the evening, you can go home with your finished product. Children are encouraged to participate, but those under 16 years of age MUST be accompanied by an adult.
(っ◔◡◔)っ ♥ All proceeds go directly to the Community Christmas Hamper Campaign.
Calling on knitters and crocheters of all levels ( or those who want to learn)!
Drop in once a month to the VEQ Community Space in Shannon, bring your projects or bring your questions, our volunteer, Jennifer will be happy to guide you.
Bring your own materials, if you are a beginner, look for worsted weight wool, and size 4 or 4.5 needles or crochet hooks. Light refreshments provided.
For any questions, contact Catherine at 418-683-2366 x 228 or catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca
This activity is open to all adults!
More information to come.
The Morrin Centre’s Picture This is a photography project in three parts.
With the help of professional photographer Jacques Gaines, the Morrin Centre offers a series of five photography workshops. Each workshop, held on a Tuesday evening, will present a different aspect of photography, from framing to photo-editing.
Two discussions will also be held throughout the project, where the Morrin Centre invites participants to share some old and new photos and the story behind each of them.
The project will wrap up with a temporary photo exhibit gathering both old and new pictures from the project participants and the Morrin Centre archives.
Got Santa Claws or Hanu-cat at home?
(Grinches are also welcome!)
Show off your pet while supporting the Quebec City Community Christmas Hamper Campaign.
Send us a photo of your pet(s) embracing the holiday spirit and stand a chance to win a prize for your furry companion(s)! 🎄
A $10 donation to the Community Christmas Hamper Campaign per entry is required to enter the contest.
⭐ Simply go to: https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/8671?v1=true
⭐ Make a $10 donation, and mention VEQ Pets
⭐ Send your photo to Melissa at melissa.wan@veq.ca by December 8!
– Voting will begin on Facebook on December 9
– Winners will be announced on December 16
• By submitting a photo, you agree to your photo being posted on our social media and the VEQ newsletter. •
Find out about the campaign: https://qchampers.ca/
You are invited to a Christmas Sing-Along with choir director Katharina Urbschat and organist and pianist Irène Brisson.
Songs and poems will be in English and in French.
Admission is free, a goodwill offering will be appreciated.
Song sheets will be given out at the event to help you with the lyrics 🙂
Calling on knitters and crocheters of all levels ( or those who want to learn)!
Drop in once a month to the VEQ Community Space in Shannon, bring your projects or bring your questions, our volunteer, Jennifer will be happy to guide you.
Bring your own materials, if you are a beginner, look for worsted weight wool, and size 4 or 4.5 needles or crochet hooks. Light refreshments provided.
For any questions, contact Catherine at 418-683-2366 x 228 or catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca
This activity is open to all adults!
Join us in celebrating the holiday season!
The Voice of English-speaking Québec, in partnership with the Literary and Historical Society of Quebec, is delighted to invite you and your family to our annual Holiday Happy Hour at the Morrin Centre. Support a good cause, enjoy a glass, savour a bite and take a moment to wish your colleagues, friends and partners a wonderful holiday season!
DATE: Tuesday, December 13, 2022
TIME: 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
LOCATION: The Morrin Centre – 44, chaussée des Écossais, Québec City
Please RSVP by December 6 to:
info@veq.ca or (418) 683-2366 ext. 221
All proceeds from the cash bar will go towards the Community Christmas Hamper Campaign.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
- PLEASE BRING INDOOR FOOTWEAR TO PROTECT THE FRAGILE WOOD FLOORING AT THE CENTRE
- PARKING AVAILABLE ON SURROUNDING STREETS AND UNDER CITY HALL
- THE MORRIN CENTRE IS WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE
Come join Pixels & Pages, the Morrin Centre’s online book club! At December’s meeting, we will be discussing Louise Penny and Hillary Rodham Clinton’s political thriller, State of Terror.
Please note that this event will be hybrid: the book club will meet in the Library, but it is also possible to participate online via Zoom. Please email library@morrin.org to learn more or to sign up!Thank you to our partner La Maison Anglaise for their support.
Bring your knitting or crocheting and come work on your projects. Don’t know how to knit or crochet? Come and learn for free! Bring your materials and we’ll get you started!
For more information contact Catherine at 418-683-2366 x 228 or catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca
Meeting people in a new city where the official language is probably not one you are fluent in can be challenging. VEQ has organised a FREE self-guided visit to the Civilisation Museum, where you will surely not lack conversation topics!
Since it is required by the museum, we have access to a specific number of attendees, and registration is required. The maximum capacity is 24 people, regardless of age.
The entrance to the exhibit Times of Pharaohs is scheduled at 1:00 PM. Please note that for this exhibit we must respect the time allotted to our group.
If you cannot register online or prefer doing so by phone, feel free to call Maria CASTRO!
Bring your knitting or crocheting, or come and learn how in this free get-together. Open to 16+.
Contact Catherine with any questions, 418-683-2366 x 228 or catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca
Have you noticed that locals love being outdoors even in the winter?!
You’ve been wanting to try snowshoeing but don’t own a pair?
VEQ in partnership with Accès-Loisirs will take you to the Jacques-Cartier Nat’l Park to enjoy a day of winter fun!
We only have 15 snowshoes for adults and a 5for children’s sizes. It is thus important that you reserve your spot!
***This visit is not guided.***
Participants are free to choose the trail of their preference.
We are providing transportation to the Jacques-Cartier National Park, so if you recently moved to the Greater Québec City region and would like to explore this place and try a new winter sport while making new friends, you only need to sign up!
We will leave from our offices (1270 chemin Sainte-Foy) at 9:00. The bus will take us to the Discovery & Services Centre, situated on km 10 from the park’s entrance. Once there, you can choose the activities you would like to do, like exploring one of the many trails listed below. Please take into consideration the trail’s length and estimated duration. We will leave the park at 3:00 PM. Hiking sticks are optional, and not provided by VEQ.
Every passenger is expected to follow Public Health’s recommendations regarding the prevention of the coronavirus situation. Please wear a mask at all times during the bus ride.
Click here to see the list of trails open for the season, difficulty, length, type of trail (roundtrip or loop), estimated duration (it all depends on one’s rhythm)
Please remember to follow safety guidelines when going for a hike, like wearing appropriate clothing and shoes, or notifying someone which trail you will explore. You can take a look at this suggested how-to dress checklist. It is also recommended that you download the trail map, you can do so here or on this website. The application AVENZA Maps also allows you to download them for free.
More websites with advice on how to dress and what to bring:
A New(comers’) Experience—On January 29th, VEQ is taking you to a Remparts de Québec hockey game.
To join in the fun:
Registrations are required, and a $10 fee per person will apply.
We will provide:
- Round-trip transportation from the Jeffery Hale Pavilion parking lot to Le Centre Videotron
- A combo meal: 2 hot dogs, fries, and a soda
- Your ticket to the game!
***LIMITED SPACE, we have 20 tickets***
The details:
- Meet at the Jeffery Hale Pavilion parking lot at 1:45 p.m.- The bus will leave at 2:00 p.m. sharp
– Eat and chat
– The game starts at 3 p.m.
– Our bus will leave at 6:00 p.m. to bring us back to the Jeffery Hale Pavilion parking lot. You may take the bus, or choose to opt out (for example, if the game is not over), in which case your ride back will be your responsibility.
For more information and to register, please contact Maria Castro at newcomers@veq.ca or (418) 683-2366 ext. 225
For registration, click HERE.
Bring your knitting or crocheting, or come and learn how in this free get-together. Open to 16+.
Contact Catherine with any questions, 418-683-2366 x 228 or catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca
The Morrin Centre’s Picture This is a photography project in three parts.
With the help of professional photographer Jacques Gaines, the Morrin Centre offers a series of five photography workshops. Each workshop, held on a Tuesday evening, will present a different aspect of photography, from framing to photo-editing.
For this workshop:
Do you have old photos full of history? You know, the ones in black and white from your parents’ or grandparents’ era, tucked away in a box up in the attic? Then please come and share your photos and their stories with us during our memory sharing meetings!We are looking particularly for photos featuring the English-speaking community of Quebec and the Morrin Centre. They could eventually be featured in a temporary exhibit presented at the Morrin Centre later this year. You are invited to send digitized copies prior to the meetings. We are also able to digitize them for you as needed.To learn more, visit the event webpage or contact our Heritage Coordinator at anthonyarata@morrin.org.If you have pictures you would like to share but none of the meetings scheduled suit you, please email our Heritage Coordinator and send him your pictures anyway!
We are excited to once again collaborate with Canadian Parents for French!
Two singing sessions to choose from :
1:00 PM-2:00 PM & 3:00 PM-4:00 PM
Join CPF QCNU for a free, in person sing-along event near you! We will be travelling across our vast territory to host workshops teaching and performing French-Canadian folk songs as a community.
This initiative is specifically designed for French-learners and will be presented both in English and in français facile.
This community learning will provide:
- an opportunity to learn new vocabulary and practice French in a safe environment,
- a connection to local Québécois culture,
- free snacks,
- a chance to win door prizes, and
- music to feed you soul!
Target group: This workshop is specifically tailored for families with children aged 7-13, however older and younger youth can also participate and adults are expected to join in too!
Bring your knitting or crocheting, or come and learn how in this free get-together. Open to 16+.
Contact Catherine with any questions, 418-683-2366 x 228 or catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca
The Morrin Centre’s Picture This is a photography project in three parts.
With the help of professional photographer Jacques Gaines, the Morrin Centre offers a series of five photography workshops. Each workshop, held on a Tuesday evening, will present a different aspect of photography, from framing to photo-editing.
Did you miss our 2022 photography workshops? You have one more chance to attend them!Given the popularity of the workshops, the Morrin Centre will be repeating two of the workshops in February 2023. Registration for these workshops is open as a “pre-sale” to Morrin Centre members from January 25 to February 1st. Registration will then open to non-members until all tickets are gone. Don’t miss your chance!February 7, 6:30 p.m.: Photography CompositionFebruary 21, 6:30 p.m.: Computer Photo-Editing – The EssentialsTo register during this “pre-sale” period, members are invited to email our Events Coordinator at jeannelebosse@morrin.org. The workshops are offered for free to Morrin Centre members.
Do you have questions about accessing and using the Morrin Centre’s e-books and audiobooks on OverDrive? If so, here is the perfect activity for you!
Join the OverDrive team for a one-hour “Getting Started with Libby” webinar, and learn the library application Libby with the experts! This webinar will show you everything you need to know to get started with Libby: from downloading the app & signing in, to searching & borrowing e-books and audiobooks, placing holds, adjusting reading settings, and more.
YES Business Coaching
Day 1: Meetings every hour starting at 10:00 and ending (last one) at 6:00 PM
Day 2: Meetings every hour starting at 10:00 and ending (last one) at 2:00 PM
This is a first in the history of VEQ! For centuries, we’ve been fascinated and intrigued by the skills magician have. Canadian Parents for French in partnership with VEQ brings you this entertaining activity to the comfort of your home or office, FREE of charge.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfgLf9IOdBwgHs5i599jJxSwfv8_l37IoIy6W3qx3g6tLf1pA/viewform
https://qc-nu.cpf.ca/en/virtual-cultural-events/
Social enterprises, cooperatives, and nonprofits play a major role in our region. Interested in enterprises that value humans over profit and create meaningful change?
Join Voice of English-speaking Québec and SEEnet for presentations from CDEC de Québec and social entrepreneurs and representatives from the Nos choses ont une deuxième vie online thrift shop; La Coop de Yoga; Les Urbainculteurs; and Materia, centre diffusion en métiers d’art à Québec. A panel discussion and question-and-answer session will follow.
We’ll explore topics including:
-How are they effective solutions for community issues?
-How do I start my own social enterprise?
Wednesday, February 15, 7–9 p.m.
Free event, refreshments providedRegistration required by February 13 via Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.ca/…/work-that-makes-a…
Hosted by SEEnet and Voice of English-speaking Québec, this event has been made possible with the financial support of the Secrétariat aux relations avec les Québécois d’expression anglaise.SEEnet: https://see-net.ca/
Le Moulin des Jésuites: https://www.facebook.com/moulindesjesuites
CDEC de Québec: https://www.facebook.com/cdecdequebec
Nos Choses ont une deuxième vie: https://www.facebook.com/noschoses/
La Coop de yoga: https://www.facebook.com/lacoopdeyoga
Les Urbainculteurs: https://www.facebook.com/LesUrbainculteurs
Centre Materia: https://www.facebook.com/centremateria
Sláinte Mnath
The Great Canadian Kilt Skate celebrates the longstanding cultural relationship between Scottish and Canadien/Quebecois dating back to eighteenth century and beyond. The Auld Alliance! The Kilt Skate is held in association with the Morrin Cultural Centre with musical support by members of the 78th Fraser Highlanders. For more information here’s a link to their website: https://www.78thfraser.ca/
We will honour the flags of Canada, Scotland and Quebec with bagpipes and a ceremonial loop of the oval rink. Following the Kilt Skate participants and other music lovers are invited back to the Galway Pub. 1112 Cartier where the Fraser Highlanders and other performers will sing, play Celtic music with the bagpipers from 7.00 to 8.15pm.
For more information or to volunteer please contact:
The Morrin Centre’s Picture This is a photography project in three parts.
With the help of professional photographer Jacques Gaines, the Morrin Centre offers a series of five photography workshops. Each workshop, held on a Tuesday evening, will present a different aspect of photography, from framing to photo-editing.
Did you miss our 2022 photography workshops? You have one more chance to attend them!Given the popularity of the workshops, the Morrin Centre will be repeating two of the workshops in February 2023. Registration for these workshops is open as a “pre-sale” to Morrin Centre members from January 25 to February 1st. Registration will then open to non-members until all tickets are gone. Don’t miss your chance!February 7, 6:30 p.m.: Photography CompositionFebruary 21, 6:30 p.m.: Computer Photo-Editing – The EssentialsTo register during this “pre-sale” period, members are invited to email our Events Coordinator at jeannelebosse@morrin.org. The workshops are offered for free to Morrin Centre members.
Come join Pixels & Pages, the Morrin Centre’s online book club! At our next meeting, we’ll be discussing Jill Pitkeathley’s novel Cassandra & Jane. The book is available on OverDrive in e-book format as part of the Morrin Centre’s digital collection.
Please note that this event will be hybrid: the book club will meet in the Library, but it is also possible to participate online via Zoom. Please email library@morrin.org to learn more or to sign up!Thank you to our partner La Maison Anglaise for their support.
Start jotting down your questions!!! We’ll have the presence of a Revenu QC and CRA representatives to answer our questions and walk us through the process of filing our provincial taxes.
This information session is especifically designed for newcomers (to Canada and to the province of Québec).
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Register here!
If you can’t join us in person, here is the information to join virtually!
Microsoft Teams meeting
Join on your computer, mobile app or room device
Click here to join the meeting
Meeting ID: 290 520 337 638
Passcode: 2Dupp9
Download Teams | Join on the web
***Given that this event will be subsidized, only participants who moved to the Greater Québec city region in the past 5 years are eligible for this activity. ***
Saturday, February 25th, 20223
9:15 AM-5:00 PM
COST: $15 (plus Eventbrite fees) – Take advantage of the 67% discount!!
The bus is FREE and leaves at 9:15 am from Jeffery Hale Pavilion (1270 chemin Sainte-Foy).
The return to Québec City is scheduled at 4:30 PM (from Village Vacances Valcartier).
We will have a second pick-up location in Shannon at 9:30 am at the Centre de la Famille de Valcartier (Edifice 93 C.P. 1000, Succursale Forces, Courcelette, QC G0A 4Z0) *AS NEEDED
***LIMITED SPACING FOR THIS EVENT***
Please be aware that the only storage available at the venue is at a cost of $10 (and $10 deposit), cash only; and it is not provided by VEQ.
Snacks and lunches are not provided by VEq but you are allowed to bring your own, or you can purchase on-site (there are several restaurants). Your personal items can be left unattended in the designated areas at the owner’s risk. VEQ will not be responsible for any stolen/lost property.
RESERVATION DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 20, 2023
TICKETS WILL BE AVAILABLE ON JANUARY 20, 2023
Questions? Contact VEQ at 418-683-2366 ext. 225 or newcomers@veq.ca
Eventbrite’s fees are non-refundable, so they won’t be returned to the ticket buyer unless the event is cancelled, or if the buyer requests a refund for a duplicate charge within 7 days of purchase.
An excuse to get social!
Do you think winter is way too long?
VEQ cordially invites you to bring the spirit of spring alive at a 5@7 at 3 Brasseurs Laurier on February 28.
Come one, come all!
Meet and get to know the VEQ team. Hear about what we have been up to, and get information on what we have in store for you next.
Nibbles and appetisers will be served (and complimentary). Drinks may be purchased on-site.
Bring your friends 🙂
Please RSVP to Maria Hoyt at info@veq.ca or (418) 683-2366 ext. 221 by February 23.
We will be located on the Main Floor of the restaurant. See you there!
Invited speaker: Lisa Matthes, Postdoctoral fellow in Oceanography, Takuvik Joint International Laboratory, Université Laval /CNRS
Title: The role of advanced robotics in studying the Arctic under-ice light field
Zoom link: https://ulaval.zoom.us/j/66544948499?pwd=aTRKejBsVnVGdDUvK0doemUzOWZwZz09
The Arctic Ocean has been the epicentre of climate change with a much faster warming rate compared to the globe. This warming causes the sea ice cover to shrink rapidly with a large impact on all levels of the Arctic marine food web, from polar bears to microscopic algae. Oceanographic studies of the changes in this remote and hard-to-access region are often limited to small areas and/or short time periods, which hampers predictions about the future of the sea ice ecosystem. This talk will provide insights on how recent advancements in underwater robotics help to extend the knowledge about the development of phytoplankton blooms throughout the year. Together, we will look at how optical and biological data are collected by remotely operated and autonomous platforms over larger spatial and temporal scales to better understand the marine ecosystem in Baffin Bay.
Lisa Matthes: After graduating with a master’s degree in Marine Biology from the University of Rostock in Germany and a PhD degree in Arctic Research at the University of Manitoba, Lisa Matthes joined the Takuvik International Research Laboratory as postdoctoral fellow in April 2021. Her research work focuses on light availability in the marine ecosystem and how it controls the magnitude and timing of Arctic primary production. She is specifically interested in how a sea ice cover impacts light propagation in the underlying water column and how it affects phytoplankton throughout the Arctic growth season. To find answers to these questions, she deploys optical sensor packages in combination with advanced underwater robotics and collects water samples for many biological parameters during field expeditions in the Arctic and sub-Arctic Ocean.