Bill C-71: sensible, for the most part
March 27, 2018
On March 20, Federal Public Safety Minister Ralph Goodale tabled Bill C-71, which would alter the law surrounding firearms in this nation. On the whole,
On March 20, Federal Public Safety Minister Ralph Goodale tabled Bill C-71, which would alter the law surrounding firearms in this nation. On the whole,
In recent months, the news cycle has been chock full of stories about powerful men who stand accused of sexual assault or harassment. Among those
If you’re anything like me, Sunday morning came quickly. It’s that time of year again where our clocks “spring” forward and we get an extra
Recently, the pages of The Equity have featured announcements aimed at improving healthcare in the region. As many people remember, healthcare in the Pontiac became
Why do we have SWAT teams? SWAT stands for special weapons and tactics. They’re called in when the normal police procedures are not cutting it
Young Anglophones in Quebec are leaving the province in droves as the province struggles to find ways to keep them here. In a study by
Quebec’s Permanent Anti-Corruption Unit is in the news again. The organization tasked with ridding the province of corruption has been embroiled in yet another scandal
For the 43rd time, the Shawville Community Bonspiel has wrapped up and the coveted toilet seat trophy was awarded to the winning team. Although, let’s
The past several years have been tumultuous for the journalism industry, especially those working in print publications. Across the country, large rounds of layoffs have
Last week finally brought a hotly anticipated announcement about the Félix-Gabriel Marchand Bridge, also known as the Red-Covered Bridge, in Mansfield. Pontiac MNA André Fortin
On March 20, Federal Public Safety Minister Ralph Goodale tabled Bill C-71, which would alter the law surrounding firearms in this nation. On the whole, most of these proposed changes are sensible – if a little redundant – though it’s
In recent months, the news cycle has been chock full of stories about powerful men who stand accused of sexual assault or harassment. Among those who have been caught up in the #MeToo movement are the President of the United
If you’re anything like me, Sunday morning came quickly. It’s that time of year again where our clocks “spring” forward and we get an extra hour of daylight in the evening. I hate “springing” ahead. Even if you sleep in
Recently, the pages of The Equity have featured announcements aimed at improving healthcare in the region. As many people remember, healthcare in the Pontiac became a hot button issue in December of 2016 when the Centre intégré de santé et
Why do we have SWAT teams? SWAT stands for special weapons and tactics. They’re called in when the normal police procedures are not cutting it and extreme measures are required. When Pontiac MNA André Fortin announced the formation of an
Young Anglophones in Quebec are leaving the province in droves as the province struggles to find ways to keep them here. In a study by Leger marketing performed for Journal de Montreal, 60 per cent of respondents said they have
Quebec’s Permanent Anti-Corruption Unit is in the news again. The organization tasked with ridding the province of corruption has been embroiled in yet another scandal that calls into question whether they are contributing to the issue they’re supposed to be
For the 43rd time, the Shawville Community Bonspiel has wrapped up and the coveted toilet seat trophy was awarded to the winning team. Although, let’s be honest, hardly anyone participates in the bonspiel for the trophy. The event is a
The past several years have been tumultuous for the journalism industry, especially those working in print publications. Across the country, large rounds of layoffs have affected hundreds of reporters and staff. The most recent example came in November of last
Last week finally brought a hotly anticipated announcement about the Félix-Gabriel Marchand Bridge, also known as the Red-Covered Bridge, in Mansfield. Pontiac MNA André Fortin and MRC Pontiac Warden Jane Toller were front and centre to announce $5.1 million in
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