COMMENTARY: Copper is heating up as a valuable Canadian product
COMMENTARY: Copper is heating up as a valuable Canadian product Peter Black peterblack@qctonline.com The plumber was here the other day to patch a couple of tiny leaks in the pipes …
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COMMENTARY: Thank ‘Bob the Job’ Bourassa for Quebec’s hydro-power might
COMMENTARY: Thank ‘Bob the Job’ Bourassa for Quebec’s hydro-power might Peter Black peterblack@qctonline.com Last week, Prime Minister Mark Carney announced the first five major nation-building projects he hopes the Major …
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COMMENTARY: Does voter apathy undermine importance of elected school boards?
COMMENTARY: Does voter apathy undermine importance of elected school boards? Peter Black peterblack@qctonline.com Once upon a time, in a magical land, people paid their taxes, went to church and voted …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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, …
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