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 …
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 …
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 …
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Does voter apathy undermine support for elected school boards? Let’s take a closer look
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Does voter apathy undermine support for elected school boards? Let’s take a closer look Dear Editor, Does voter apathy undermine the importance of elected school boards? … Continue reading LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Does voter apathy undermine support for elected school boards? Let’s take a closer look
OPINION: Quebecers deserve a break at the pump
OPINION Quebecers deserve a break at the pump Submitted by Nicolas Gagnon, Quebec director, Canadian Taxpayers Federation Every time Quebecers pull up to the gas pump, they’re not just filling …
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 …
ANALYSIS: Legault testimony turned on accounting practices, accountability
ANALYSIS: Legault testimony turned on accounting practices, accountability Kevin Dougherty kevin@qctonline.com Clarence Decatur Howe, better known as C. D. Howe, seems to be enjoying a revival, with federal Finance Minister …
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: 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 …
ANALYSIS: Arthabaska byelection signals changing tides in Quebec politics
ANALYSIS: Arthabaska byelection signals changing tides in Quebec politics Kevin Dougherty kevin@qctonline.com François Legault went from being a Parti Québécois minister and an avid promoter of Quebec sovereignty, to founding …