COMMENTARY: No leader? How prepared are Quebec federalists for a referendum?
COMMENTARY: No leader? How prepared are Quebec federalists for a referendum? Peter Black peterblack@qctonline.com Too soon? It’s been only 30 years since the last referendum on Quebec separation/sovereignty/independence/secession. With the …
COMMENTARY: An infrequent flyer’s guide to air travel
COMMENTARY: An infrequent flyer’s guide to air travel Peter Black Your scribe does not fly very often, but when he does, it’s still a bit of a thrill – and …
COMMENTARY: High-tech system in the works to help prevent big forest fires
COMMENTARY: High-tech system in the works to help prevent big forest fires Peter Black peterblack@qctonline.com There is a plaque com- memorating the Porcupine Fire of 1911 on the road between …
COMMENTARY: Carney’s cabinet is a breakthrough for Indigenous ministers
COMMENTARY: Carney’s cabinet is a breakthrough for Indigenous ministers Peter Black peterblack@qctonline.com It’s always fun – if that’s the word – to stumble upon a bit of irony – if …
COMMENTARY: How Jean Chrétien’s ‘swamp’ became a ‘federal’ national park
COMMENTARY: How Jean Chrétien’s ‘swamp’ became a ‘federal’ national park Peter Black peterblack@qctonline.com Have you used your Canada Strong Pass yet? If not, best get cracking. Prime Minister Mark Carney’s …
COMMENTARY: Canada leading the world in women as top military commanders
COMMENTARY: Canada leading the world in women as top military commanders Peter Black peterblack@qctonline.com You have to wonder how Canada’s chief of defence staff feels when she attends a NATO …
COMMENTARY: Three beach reads that bring novel approaches to history
COMMENTARY: Three beach reads that bring novel approaches to history Peter Black peterblack@qctonline.com The notion of “beach reads” – books that for some reason are best enjoyed on the shore, …
COMMENTARY: Summer camps can offer healthy and screen-free experience for kids
COMMENTARY: Summer camps can offer healthy and screen-free experience for kids Peter Black peterblack@qctonline.com The parents sent me to summer camp twice for two-week stints when I was a pre-teen. …
ANALYSIS: François Legault still slipping in polls, plans Cabinet shuffle
ANALYSIS François Legault still slipping in polls, plans Cabinet shuffle Kevin Dougherty kevin@qctonline.com The disruptive relations between the United States and Canada – and the rest of the world for …
COMMENTARY: English baby names popular as Quebec birthrate hits record low
COMMENTARY: English baby names popular as Quebec birthrate hits record low Peter Black peterblack@qctonline.com When we chose the name of one of our sons, little did we know we’d be …