COMMENTARY: 250 years after revolution, what has become of America?
COMMENTARY: 250 years after revolution, what has become of America? Peter Black peterblack@qctonline.com There’s a really big event coming up in November, and it’s not the Grey Cup game, although …
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COMMENTARY: Quebec adapts to new rules for college hockey players
COMMENTARY: Quebec adapts to new rules for college hockey players Peter Black peterblack@qctonline.com There is no shortage of reasons these days for Canadians to distrust or dislike some of our …
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COMMENTARY: Some ‘thoughtful reflection’ on the meaning of cognitive computing
COMMENTARY Some ‘thoughtful reflection’ on the meaning of cognitive computing Peter Black peterblack@qctonline.com Some years ago, in what now seems like a simpler era, I had a stubborn toaster. It …
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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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