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Your province this week – Dec. 1

First Nations push back on Quebec constitution A group of First Nations chiefs questioned the Quebec government’s constitution, tabled last month, saying it doesn’t recognize

Your province this week – Nov. 24

Proposed Quebec constitution draws criticism The CAQ government’s proposed constitution, known as Bill 1, is receiving criticism from legal scholars who argue that it would

The last words of Thorne’s German past

The RA grounds and campground in Ladysmith rang with clinking beer glasses and squeaking sauerkraut as the 40th edition of Oktoberfest Ladysmith took over the

WQSB postpones budget adoption 

The Western Quebec School Board is holding off on adopting its 2025-2026 budget with hopes an upcoming court decision will allow it to reclaim control

Your province this week – Dec. 1

First Nations push back on Quebec constitution A group of First Nations chiefs questioned the Quebec government’s constitution, tabled last month, saying it doesn’t recognize their status, and lacked proper consultation.  Assembly of First Nations Quebec-Labrador (AFNQL) Chief Francis Verreault-Paul

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Your province this week – Nov. 24

Proposed Quebec constitution draws criticism The CAQ government’s proposed constitution, known as Bill 1, is receiving criticism from legal scholars who argue that it would limit rights, and make it more difficult to challenge laws in court. The legislation would

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The last words of Thorne’s German past

The RA grounds and campground in Ladysmith rang with clinking beer glasses and squeaking sauerkraut as the 40th edition of Oktoberfest Ladysmith took over the village last weekend. But one sound missing from this festival of German culture was the

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WQSB postpones budget adoption 

The Western Quebec School Board is holding off on adopting its 2025-2026 budget with hopes an upcoming court decision will allow it to reclaim control of its surplus to fill some of the funding gaps left by education cuts over

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ESSC students and staff face off in improv battle

The foyer of École secondaire Sieur de Coulonge (ESSC) turned into a theatrical battleground on Wednesday evening for a spirited student versus staff improv showdown. The event featured five teams of five participants each, with 15 students from grades 7

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