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We can’t afford to delay managed retreat
It’s been a long catastrophic summer, which saw many Canadians evacuated from their communities and abandoning their homes. The bill is...
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The Low Down
- Sep 12
A time for renewal – Centre Wakefield La Pêche’s future
“Pathway to Renewal” is the theme of this year’s Centre Wakefield La Pêche Cooperative’s Annual General Meeting on Sept. 21 from 7:00...
The Low Down
- Sep 6
Tackling climate change deniers’ evolving message
While I appreciate any attempt to look at an issue from a more nuanced point of view and think Stephanie Turple’s letter to the editor...
The Low Down
- Aug 30
Short-lived infringement won’t defeat Oakes test
The author of a recent letter (“How governments justify violating Canadians' rights”, Low Down, Aug. 23 edition) appears to be fearful...
The Low Down
- Aug 28
Low’s push-back mentality protects constituents
On Aug. 7, every councillor of Low’s municipality voted against the MRC Vallée-de-la-Gatineau bylaw, which designates buildings built...
The Low Down
- Aug 15
Even the dead
By Beryl Wajsman Whatever one’s position on Bill 96, having it apply retroactively to English death certificates issued by Quebec 14...
The Low Down
- Aug 9
Imprudent to build on a wetland, ravine
When you arrive in winter at that snowy glade on Ridge Road, you know you’ve made it to the top. It’s all downhill — not just for you,...
The Low Down
- Aug 2
A positive healthcare experience
I know there are many problems with our healthcare services, and many people have had negative experiences. I am glad to report this is...
The Low Down
- Jul 4
Paint our way out of a corner to save oaks
It’s normal to tune out the Chicken Littles who run around squawking about the latest forest pest or disease. I mean, how many times can...
The Low Down
- Jun 28
Oaks will be oak-ay
If you’ve wondered what awful new malady has struck our oak trees this spring, resulting in shriveled, deformed and dead leaves, the...
The Low Down
- Jun 20
Swing gates a simple solution to Voie Verte problems
A group of residents who live on hills that intersect the Voie Verte (VV) in Ward 5 (Chemins Carnochan, Winnisic and Cora Rose, as well...
The Low Down
- Jun 14
Turn individual hypocrisy into political action
I am a hypocrite on at least two fronts. One is that I live on stolen land, despite my knowledge of the injustice of how the First...
The Low Down
- Jun 7
Trail incident calls for municipal action
I'm writing to raise concerns about safety on the Voie Verte. In particular, I’d like to address an incident that occurred on May 28,...
The Low Down
- May 31
The Idaho Stop...yield as stop for cyclists
Is Idaho known as a progressive, bike-friendly state? More on that later. As this paper and social media have chronicled, Chelsea has not...
The Low Down
- May 24
Complicit and Culpable
The last three have been girls, and now a boy is expected, likely a difficult arrival. If you have ever looked at a global temperature...
The Low Down
- May 17
Stay ticked off!
By Paul Hetzler While black flies and mosquitoes may be annoying, a tick bite can change your life forever. Right now, deer ticks (Ixodes...
The Low Down
- May 11
Inherent human connection left out of policy decisions
"All flourishing is mutual." -Robin Wall Kimmerer My central question today is how would we govern our municipalities if we truly...
The Low Down
- May 3
‘Nature 360 should never be built’
The Editor, For a few moments upon reading this headline, “Cantley rejects Nature 360 over environmental concerns,” (April 19 edition) I...
The Low Down
- Apr 25
‘Inaccurate assumptions’ about Dunnd’s Village
This week I attended a web-based meeting amicably chaired by local resident Jacques Hote-Host. The meeting was promoted by my councillor,...
The Low Down
- Apr 19
Time for Chelsea to show leadership, change ways
If Chelsea does not support a more sustained effort to encourage affordable housing, a large proportion of the 30 per cent of residents,...
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