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Chelsea, Quebec council faces new dilemma
May 16th, 2012
La Peche referendum is democracy in action
May 16th, 2012
Add your voice to hands-off call on OAS eligibility change
May 2nd, 2012
The Editor,
Re the ad in Low Down (April 25 edition), trying to explain the reason for raising the age for Old Age Security eligibility to 67 years:
First of all, Kevin Page, the Parliamentary Budget Officer, has issued revised projections about Canada’s OAS program and said that even with the aging baby boomers, the program is financially stable over the long term. He gives a very succinct summary of his office’s findings in a brief video which is available on-line under the title, “Old Age Security sustainable, says budget watchdog.” Read More…
Wakefield, Quebec school losing its play area in move grounds for concern
May 2nd, 2012
The Editor,
I wasn’t going to write anything on this subject; however, the thought about the Wakefield, Quebec school moving from its present location to a parking lot is just too unbelievable. I grew up in Wakefield and am a proud graduate of the Wakefield Elementary School. My happiest memories weren’t of being in the school, but of being outside. Read More…
Wood trumps stone in symbolic village past
May 2nd, 2012
Steam train gets second run at safety
April 25th, 2012
The Editor,
Re “Train fan steams out error in train operation” (Low Down letter, April 18 edition):
Mr. Ferguson, reminds me of someone stuck on an iceberg – stuck at the visible tip while failing to answer the very reason of my (April 11) letter which is security, as its title says: “Security must have right of way in steam train.” Read More…
Spring signals beginning of season to trash roads
April 25th, 2012
The Editor,
Hi there. Just a rant to you from a local Brennan’s Hill resident!
Spring has arrived and cottagers, visitors and thru-weekend traffic are back to visit our peaceful and beautiful areas of the Gatineau Hills. Read More…
NDP to table Gatineau Park protection plan
April 25th, 2012
The Editor,
The Gatineau Park Protection Committee commends NDP members of Parliament Nycole Turmel and Mathieu Ravignat for introducing a plan that will see Gatineau Park get the legal status needed to secure its long-term protection. Read More…
Short-sightedness of Wakefield, Quebec school move deserves failing mark
April 25th, 2012
The Editor,
Re the school moving to a new Wakefield location, “Wakefield waiting on ‘pins and needles’ for provincial pass on new primary school” (Low Down, April 18 edition):
I, as well as probably every student who has ever attended Wakefield Elementary, grew up knowing that I was lucky to have such an amazing play yard. Read More…
Mayor out of the swim of things
April 25th, 2012
The Editor,
Re “Paradise lost? Wakefield must move fast to save swimming rock” (Low Down, April 18 edition):
Dear Mr. Mayor of La Peche: You say you don’t swim! Well, you also do not have a clue of the true spirit of Wakefield.
Colleen Williamson
Wakefield, Quebec
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