Trevor Greenway
Your minority vote matters
If there is one thing English voters can do this fall election — make a lot of noise. Many English-speaking constituents may be thinking...
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Matt Harrison
- Aug 31
Fear of failure
This school year, I'm nervous for the students, including my daughter, who will begin Hadley's Grade 7 French immersion stream. This is a...
Trevor Greenway
- Aug 24
Man of few words has given us nothing in four years
“We’ll see.” That’s the most English constituents in the Gatineau riding have ever gotten from their MNA Robert Bussière with regards to...
Trevor Greenway
- Aug 17
Send your kids to Kharyati College
Our kids are in good hands. Parents in the region may have serious concerns about sending their kids to Heritage College these days, as...
Trevor Greenway
- Aug 10
Why call for safety on accident-free trail?
Two years; over 4,000 users per month; zero reported accidents. Is the Voie Verte really so unsafe? Anybody reading the Low Down lately...
Trevor Greenway
- Aug 3
Table for two!
Chelsea is quickly becoming the food capital of the Gatineau Hills. With over 20 restaurants serving fare from all over the world, it’s...
Hunter Cresswell
- Jul 27
A Califonian’s view of the Hills
I’ve learned a lot these past four years. Almost too much to fit within the confines of a 500 word column, but – since my days at the Low...
Trevor Greenway
- Jul 20
Let’s see your ‘robust’ bylaws, Mr. Guénard
Chelsea needs to do more to protect the village from chains, franchises and big box stores that will most certainly take a bite out of...
Trevor Greenway
- Jun 29
Wakefield no longer weird
Whatever happened to keeping Wakefield weird? All these municipal rules around swimming, Canada Day and garage sales are killing the vibe...
Trevor Greenway
- Jun 15
Dance floors are helping us find our way back
There’s a magical moment for DJs when they have an entire crowd in the palm of their hand. No requests, no drop in the beat, no tempo...
Hunter Cresswell
- Jun 8
Too little, too late
A crowd of about 70 people showed up outside the La Pêche arena in Masham to protest Bill 96 on May 20, four days before the Quebec...
Trevor Greenway
- Jun 1
Why won’t CAQ clarify Bill 96?
If the CAQ government wants to quell fears from the English-speaking community regarding Bill 96, radio silence isn’t the answer. Ever...
Trevor Greenway
- May 25
Bussière has failed us
Gatineau MNA Robert Bussière has completely failed his English-speaking constituents. It’s gotten so bad that he won’t give them just a...
Hunter Cresswell
- May 11
NCC bad neighbour
One might assume that a community of outdoor recreational enthusiasts like Chelsea would get along great with Gatineau Park, but the...
Trevor Greenway
- May 4
Remember mom – thank her for who you’ve become
Find your most cherished memory of your mother. Hold it. Feel it. Remember it. Forever. Remember all those times when you felt alone —...
Hunter Cresswell
- Apr 13
Hospital hot potato
It’s ironic that the possibility of building a hospital on the doorstep of the Gatineau Hills – a place that’s sorely in need of more...
Trevor Greenway
- Apr 6
Gotcha!
Chelsea landowner Kitty Green has already sold two lots in her Medieval Village in Farm Point. Two fake lots to some gullible readers. If...
Nikki Mantell
- Mar 30
Readers’ survey a goldmine
We are feeling pretty chuffed, here at the Low Down. It took us a little time (Bill 21 and Ms. Fatemeh, Christmas break, and the convoy...
Trevor Greenway
- Mar 23
The world is burning and the CAQ is tone deaf
October 3 may seem like a long way away, but perhaps it’s time to start thinking about voting in a new party to govern Quebec — one that...
Trevor Greenway
- Mar 16
Back to the things we love
I got invited to a party the other day. I know, it sounds weird, doesn’t it? But this is a real party, with real people, live music,...