COMMENTARY: With PQ polling second to CAQ, is PSPP leading a sovereigntist comeback?
COMMENTARY: With PQ polling second to CAQ, is PSPP leading a sovereigntist comeback? Peter Black, Local Journalism Initiative reporter peterblack@qctonline.com It was a simple assignment, or so it seemed. Get …
COMMENTARY: Quebec phosphorus mine may supply growing EV battery demand
COMMENTARY: Quebec phosphorus mine may supply growing EV battery demand Peter Black peterblack@qctonline.com Gardening season is just around the corner … yeah, right! OK, imagine it really is for a …
COMMENTARY: Irish immigrant wave of 1847 tested Quebec’s capacity to receive refugees
COMMENTARY: Irish immigrant wave of 1847 tested Quebec’s capacity to receive refugees Peter Black peterblack@qctonline.com An air-conditioned bus ride to the Canadian border from Miami or Houston via New York …
COMMENTARY: Balloon-shooting incident recalls Canada’s brief stint as nuclear power
COMMENTARY: Balloon-shooting incident recalls Canada’s brief stint as nuclear power Peter Black, Local Journalism Initiative reporter peterblack@qctonline.com A Canadian Press story last week suggested that even if a Canadian CF-18 …
COMMENTARY: In a changing energy world, will CAQ rethink the other Bill 21?
COMMENTARY: In a changing energy world, will CAQ rethink the other Bill 21? Peter Black, Local Journalism Initiative reporter peter@qctonline.com Most people in Quebec are familiar with Bill 21– you …
COMMENTARY: #OscarsSoCanadian? Definitely not, but there have been moments.
COMMENTARY: #OscarsSoCanadian? Definitely not, but there have been moments Peter Black peterblack@qctonline.com The Academy Awards are just around the corner, and everyone will be on the edge of their seats …
COMMENTARY: Will feds choose high-speed trains for new passenger service?
COMMENTARY: Will feds choose high-speed trains for new passenger service? Peter Black, Local Journalism Initiative reporter peterblack@qctonline.com I’ve only been to France once, but one of my most vivid memories …
COMMENTARY: Make my day: Is Trudeau preparing a rights showdown with Legault?
COMMENTARY: Make my day: Is Trudeau preparing a rights showdown with Legault? Peter Black, Local Journalism Initiative reporter peterblack@qctonline.com Any time two prominent pundits from opposite sides of the linguistic …
COMMENTARY: Misplaced documents led to minister’s exit, invasion plan scare
COMMENTARY: Misplaced documents led to minister’s exit, invasion plan scare Peter Black, Local Journalism Initiative reporter peterblack@qctonline.com In a previous life – don’t ask – your scribe was occasionally tasked …
COMMENTARY: Sophie Brochu’s exit from Hydro-Québec casts light on province’s Crown corps
COMMENTARY: Sophie Brochu’s exit from Hydro-Québec casts light on province’s Crown corps Peter Black, Local Journalism Initiative reporter peterblack@qctonline.com Chances are, your average Quebecer would not have been able to …