Giving During Volatile Times
We are currently experiencing a difficult and challenging economic environment. Many are worried about their financial position and are uncertain if they will be able to give to the charities …
Holland School gets smart with interactive Smartboards
Hands bolt up around Mrs. Beattie’s English class at the Holland School. One wouldn’t think that a poem by Robert Frost would inspire so much enthusiasm among 11-year-olds. All of …
Snapshot of an ever-shifting political landscape
Four years ago, when the Parti Québécois was engaged in another of its bruising internal battles, Premier Jean Charest stepped back, and with the péquiste fur flying, looked on with …
Supreme Court considers Bill 104
The Supreme Court of Canada heard arguments from six interveners about the future of English instruction in the province of Quebec Monday. Several Quebec families have challenged the Quebec government’s …
QHS cardboard shelter raises awareness, funds
The main hallway of Quebec High School is providing shelter for the homeless, or at least a good venue to raise money for the underprivileged. Every lunch hour until the …
Plains remains likely those of English-speakers: archaeologist
Vanessa Oliver-Lloyd is no voodoo practitioner, but she is skilled at reading the bones. With the release of her latest report on the human remains found on the Plains of …
Erratum
I would like to personally and on behalf of the members of the Oasis Day Care board apologize for the mistake that appeared in the Oasis Day Care article of …
Seniors want company, not stuff, for Christmas
I know a great many younger folks are desperate for inspiration on what to present to their senior relatives and friends for the holidays. It is far from easy. Most …
Christmas: It’s about Christ
As a minister I try to tell my congregation at least once each year, at Advent or at Christmas, that if true, the Christmas story is the greatest single fact …
A Christmas mishap
One of my favourite Christmas Memories, takes me back to Patrick Street. Mom had spent many hours making Christmas cookies. Mom was known for her large variety of cookies. They …