Cry me a river: compassion, commitment and leadership by government essential in Valcartier’s tainted water
In February 2004, the CBC’s Fifth Estate aired a story about Shannon, an Irish-Canadian village of approximately 4,000 people situated 30 kilometres north of Québec City; it is the birthplace …
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H1N1, Hockey and Social Privilege
Last week, the Calgary Flames managed to obtain the much coveted H1N1 vaccine whilst supplies were running short and others more in need were made to wait. After this information …
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Lebeaume easily re-elected to first full term
By Ken SchanklerA challenge from a popular former radio shock jock was not enough to prevent a landslide victory for Regis Labeaume that Sunday handed the popular mayor his first …
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Give Me One Good Reason to Vote in the Upcoming Municipality Elections
No substantial opposition has already placed Régis Labeaume in the winner’s circle as the “re-elected” mayor of Québec City. Now it seems the only reason to vote is to secure …
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We must speak out together against Euthanasia-murder
Bill C-384, a bill to legalize euthanasia in Canada, is in no way comparable to Palliative Care. Euthanasia and assisted suicide will see an immediate end to a person’s life, …
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Quebec’s 2002 amendment struck down by Supreme Court
The provincial government must now rework a law barring certain students from going to public English-language schools after the Supreme Court of Canada last week ruled the law unconstitutional, a …
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Bill 44 has “worrisome” implications for CEGEPs
A provincial bill that has “worrisome” implications for Quebec colleges is likely to become law by the end of the year. “There are a number of things that are worrisome,” …
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I’m dreaming of a \Super Quebec\””
You have to love this guy called Regis Labeaume. He wants to make Quebec City another Chicago or even NYC. He has plans to build skyscrapers, and parks and above …
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A Tax-effective Stimulus to Strengthen Canada’s Charities
The government’s fiscal stimulus plan has provided crucial funding for Canada’s economy during this global economic and financial crisis. While a few not-for-profit organizations have benefited directly from the fiscal …
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Mayor Labeaume encourages Quebec City’s young voters and repeats the need to restore the Quebec Bridge
Quebec Mayor Régis Labeaume visited François-Xavier-Garneau College last Wednesday. Accompanied by first-time candidates Francine Lortie for the St.Louis-Sillery district and Claude Thibeault for St. Sacrement-Belvedere, he arrived just before noon …
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