The Minister of Health and Social Services of Quebec and the member of the National Assembly of Quebec for the Quebec City riding of Jean-Talon before the September 4 elections,…
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Party leaders not interested in issues of English-speaking community
For Immediate ReleaseMontreal – August 29, 2012 – Heading into the final days of the election, the Quebec Community Groups Network is concerned about the lack of interest shown by…
Memorial Service for Jack Layton to be held at Chalmers-Wesley United Church
Most of us know that Jack Layton was a Quebec resident from Hudson, but perhaps many of us don’t know that he was also a lifelong member of the United…
NDP invites Canadians to mark first annviversary of Jack Layton’s death
(Press release) On Wednesday, August 22, Canadians from coast to coast will mark the first anniversary of the passing of Jack Layton after his combat with cancer. Annik Papillon, NDP…
Reality check
With the election of Thomas Mulcair, Canada has at long last a Leader of the Official Opposition at Ottawa. This is good news because for nearly a year now the…
Three Quebec women honoured for outstanding contributions to the vitality of English-speaking Quebec
The Quebec Community Groups Network (QCGN) is pleased to announce the winners of the third annual Sheila and Victor Goldbloom Distinguished Community Service Award which celebrates individuals who have gone…
The VEQ Holds Annual General Meeting
More than seventy-five people attended the 30th Annual General Meeting of the Voice of English-speaking Quebec last week. Held in the Coin soleil room of the Jeffery Hale Hospital on…
Euphoria, Elation … and Political Reality
The recent federal election ushered in a host of new faces in the province of Quebec; 59 of the 75 ridings have new incumbents. Since this outcome was quite unexpected,…
Orange is in, blue is out.
Alas that dreaded federal election has come and gone. It was probably the most unwanted election Canada has ever had to endure, but ironically enough, completely changed the whole political…
The Royal Wedding
*Note from Cathy: As of now, it seems that Kate’s title will be HRH, The Princess William of Wales.Catherine Elizabeth “Kate” Middleton (born January 9, 1982) will marry Prince William…