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Quebec City mayor eyes return of Nordiques to NHL

The mayor of Quebec City has spoken with the NHL about the possible return of the Nordiques to the NHL.

McCartney plays for thousands in free Quebec show

Paul McCartney churned out a Beatles-laden song list to a pumped-up crowd gathered Sunday for a free concert as part of Quebec City's 400th anniversary celebration.

French-speaking Quebec City celebrates 400th B-day

Canada's Prime Minister Stephen Harper said Thursday that Quebec City is the country's most beautiful city as he and other dignitaries celebrated the historic town's 400th birthday.

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Quebec International Arctic Change Conference scientists: Arctic free of ice in 6 years
Source: Edmonton Sun

Scientists from Canada and 15 other countries say Arctic will have an ice free season in six years (by 2015) and warn an ice-free Arctic for part of the year will have a major impact on the entire northern ecosystem.

One New World, Two Big Ideas
Source: The New York Times

For the 4th of July, an interesting comparison on the foundation of th U.S. and Quebec City (which celebrated its 400th birthday on July 3rd), focusing on the founding ideas of Jefferson and Champlain.

Cheese-curd slur? French-Canadians offended
Source: msnbc.com

Canada's U.S. embassy apologized Thursday for a party invitation that featured a prominent figure in Canadian history holding a plate of French fries covered in cheese curds and gravy.

RedBull Crashed Ice 2007 - Quebec City
Source: YouTube

This may be old news to some but I saw this for the first time today on TSN - I guess it's not for amateur skaters but it looks like a LOT of fun. And being in Quebec city makes it strangely beautiful. enjoy!

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