COMMENTARY: Canadians have made epic contributions to Hollywood blockbusters
COMMENTARY: Canadians have made epic contributions to Hollywood blockbusters Peter Black Quebec Chronicle-Telegraph, Local Journalism Initiative peterblack@qctonline.com Inspired by the hype over Christopher Nolan’s new epic, The Odyssey, I decided …
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COMMENTARY: Dutch discovered and now developed vaccine for elm tree disease
COMMENTARY: Dutch discovered and now developed vaccine for elm tree disease Peter Black peterblack@qctonline.com I am writing this as a crew is outside, equipped with a massive cherry-picker, heavy ropes, …
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COMMENTARY: President of PQ’s republic will need an official residence
COMMENTARY: President of PQ’s republic will need an official residence Peter Black peterblack@qctonline.com On my bucket list: To take in the panoramic view of Quebec City from the unique and …
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COMMENTARY: Political candidates in Canada rarely face nomination challenges
COMMENTARY: Political candidates in Canada rarely face nomination challenges Peter Black peterblack@qctonline.com As of July 1, Élections Québec has been officially accepting nominations for candidates for the Oct. 4 election. …
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COMMENTARY: Quebec hardware upstart Canac defies American-owned giants
COMMENTARY: Quebec hardware upstart Canac defies American-owned giants Peter Black peterblack@qctonline.com There’s just something about a hardware store. Whereas some folks (to whom you might be married or otherwise attached) …
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COMMENTARY: Is monument to Champlain, ‘founder’ of Canada, headed for the foundry?
COMMENTARY: Is monument to Champlain, ‘founder’ of Canada, headed for the foundry? Peter Black peterblack@qctonline.com Among the many places my mother spent her childhood was the idyllic town of Orillia, …
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Chalmers-Wesley Musical Wednesdays concert series welcomes music lovers
Chalmers-Wesley Musical Wednesdays concert series welcomes music lovers Shirley Nadeau shirley@qctonline.com The coordinators of the Musical Wednesdays concert series are pleased to announce the lineup for this summer’s program at …
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COMMENTARY: Canada faces more ‘knots’ without passionate voices for unity
COMMENTARY: Canada faces more ‘knots’ without passionate voices for unity Peter Black peterblack@qctonline.com In a few weeks we’ll be celebrating the fundamental duality of this country, with la Fête nationale …
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COMMENTARY: CAQ dithering on Quebec’s tramway spiked cost of system
COMMENTARY: CAQ dithering on Quebec’s tramway spiked cost of system Peter Black peterblack@qctonline.com “A 10-year campaign to equip Quebec City with a modern urban transit system reached a milestone on …
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COMMENTARY: Canada has a history of inconclusive referendums
COMMENTARY: Canada has a history of inconclusive referendums Peter Black peter@qctonline.com This country has a proud tradition of referendums that produce inconclusive results. Perhaps the most obvious example would be …
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