Canada needs judicial reform at the highest level
Dear Editor, I write this letter as a supplementary commentary on Peter Stuart’s commentary response to Stephan Jetschik letter (page 4 of this edition). Mr. Jetchik’s letter was published in …
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CQSB public consultation on school dropout/success rates set for November 9
The Central Quebec School Board will hold a public consultation on November 9 to allow members of the public to discuss the district’s dropout/success rate, as part of the development …
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Anglo business owners decry lack of resources
English-speaking small business owners across Quebec are speaking out about the lack of resources to help them develop and grow their businesses and contribute to their local economies. The Conference …
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Proposed copyright exceptions could make future children ‘losers’
As Canada’s MPs head back to Ottawa, readers should know they will soon be wrestling with a bill to reform Canadian copyright law that will impact the vibrancy of Canadian …
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Verner visits Québec, underlines feds’ support for seniors
Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs Josée Verner visited a local seniors’ organization recently to demonstrate the federal government’s support for seniors, including a new funding opportunity. “Our government recognizes the ongoing …
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Charest, Labeaume to discuss Nordiques return: report
The return of the National Hockey League to Quebec City could be one step closer to reality, if a published report is any indication. Québec Premier Jean Charest will meet …
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Protesters mourn the death of Jim
“Horse-drawn carriages are cruel.” “Horses don’t speak.” “R.I.P. Jim” The signs said it all Saturday afternoon as 50 people, many carrying flowers, gathered at the staging area for horse-drawn carriages …
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Say it ain’t so, Joe
I find this confrontation between M. Marc Bellemare and Mr. Jean Charest rather amusing, in fact I find it both hilarious and ridiculous at the same time. It’s obviously one …
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CQSB approves 2010-11 budget
The Central Quebec School Board gave formal approval to its 2010-11 operating budget Friday evening. There were no members of the public present for the vote, which was unanimous in …
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New report card delayed until 2011-12
The Central Quebec School Board got a reprieve of sorts last week when the new provincial Minister of Education, Leisure and Sports delayed the implementation of a new report card. …
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