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Qualifications: • Excellent English writing skills • Good computer skills • An aptitude for photography • Good organizational skills • Work well in a team environment Gilles Gagné wing is also available in the ish it. We want to keep the ca- • Reliable and responsible back of the main building. “I chet of the shingles. We want • Sociable GASCONS – The former have always dreamed of own- to protect the building’s style,” Robin’s general store in Gas- ing that building. It is not my says Ms. Aubut. Job details: cons is currently under reno- first old house. When I called The building was constructed 30 hours/week for 8 weeks vation. New owners Janick Steve last year to show him in 1916. “It is not classified but Start and end dates are flexible Aubut and Steve Arsenault that project, his first reply was: it is considered by the munici- $12.50/hour will make private use of that ‘Knowing you, it must be an pality as a building with her- space, once the work is done. old thing.’ When he saw the in- itage interest,” she adds. *Priority will be given to those with a post-secondary edu- They bought it last year from side part though, he wanted to The former general store is cation. the previous owner, Réal Cha- be part of the project. The located next to St. Philip’s An- Applicants Please send your resumé to must be pados. The house part was in- beams of the frame are still glican Church, another heritage [email protected] by June 14, 2019. between habited for years but the very sturdy. It’s impressive. It building. The church belongs 15 and 30 years of age former store section has been is a venture for the fall and to the town of Port Daniel-Gas- vacant since the Clair de lune winter seasons. It might take a cons and can be visited in the The Gaspé Spec 208-B Gérard D. Levesque Blvd., New Carlisle, QC, G0C 1Z0 bar closed. A large storage couple of years before we fin- summer. 418.752.5400 | thegaspespec.com | [email protected] Drainville to run for the Green party

Cynthia Dow else at the federal level is tak- ing it seriously. Even the NDP GASPÉ: - Dennis Drainville does not have significant tar- is running for election, but this gets (to reduce greenhouse time it is not for the NDP. He’s gases) in mind, probably be- throwing his hat into the ring cause of their links with at the fall federal election for unions in the auto, petroleum the . and other industries.” “We are starting from zero The former Anglican here, but big challenges have Bishop for the Diocese of never scared me,” he told has known Elizabeth SPEC. May, the Green Party leader, Mr Drainville actually for some years. She occasion- started his political life as a ally visited him and his wife, Liberal, running in 1977 in the the Rev. Cynthia Patterson, at provincial election. their home in . Then from 1989 to 2015, he They share many values in was a staunch supporter of the common, including the impor- NDP, running successfully tance of civil debate in the under in Ontario. House of Commons: “Parlia- Having lived on the Coast for ment is a place for opinions to some 25 years now, he was a Dennis Drainville will run for the Green Party in the up-coming federal election. be put forward and debated se- candidate for the NDP here in riously. It should be polite and 1997, garnering just under 700 of room for discent within the brought him into the Green which every other political civil. Elizabeth May never votes. NDP and the compelling real- fold. “Climate change is the issue now has to be consid- Disenchantment with lack ity of the climate crisis have over-arching reality within ered,” he told SPEC. “No one Cont'd on page 12 News Pieridae abandons Gaspésia project briefs Nelson Sergerie GASPÉ: - After having an- nounced receiving permits to make seismic surveys on the Gaspésia property south of the Réserve faunique de Matane and Parc de la Gaspésie, Pieri- dae does a turnabout and aban- dons the project. In a letter to the Comités de suivi des travaux en Gaspésie on May 7, 2019, the company wrote that it held “33 licences in the Gaspé Peninsula and Lower-Saint-Laurence regions, however, following a decision by the board of directors, Pieri- dae sent the ministry a request to abandon some of its li- cences.” Photo: N. Sergerie In addition to the Gaspésia Steve Horth project, the Le Ber, Corte Real, Haldimand 4 site. Gastonguay and Edgar projects Photo: N. Sergerie Commerce: More flexibility are being abandoned in addi- tion to those in the Lower- in March. The vice-president, carbons, the company believes required in Gaspé Saint-Lawrence. Martin Bélanger, emphasized that it would be very difficult Nelson Sergerie Pieridae will keep only the before announcing the aban- to operate the Haldimand site donment of the licences that in Gaspé. GASPÉ: - Business people from Gaspé are asking the municipal Bourque projects near Mur- they only received them after “It’s our interpretation. We administration for more flexibility in the application of com- dochville, Gaspé with more than a year of waiting. had to take a write-down in the merce regulations. Haldimand and Tar Point as “Honestly, we were sur- financial statements at the end Approximately 30 merchants exchanged business develop- well as Matapedia in the prised. We almost forgot we of the year because our audi- ment ideas at a meeting in the York sector of Gaspé on April 24. Causapscal region. made this request,” he says. tors indicated that with their in- The initiator of the evening, Steve Horth, owner of the “The reality of new legisla- In the fall of 2017, the pro- terpretation of the regulations, Locksmithing Clef d'Or, did not want to focus on the initiatives tion and regulatory obligations, posal to conduct surveys raised we would not be able to oper- made in the past by the municipal authorities, but wanted to look coupled with the climate of po- a public outcry from elected ate the reservoir in Haldimand, at the future in a positive way. litical uncertainty, does not officials, hunters and environ- says Mr. Bélanger. We are in The businessman launched his plan in January and met with allow the company to believe mentalists. discussions with the govern- some 140 merchants from the municipality. It culminated in this that it is possible to pursue con- currently with all of its licences ment to find out what the next meeting where only the business owners and the Gaspé Cham- Bourque step is in Haldimand, but at this ber of Commerce and Tourism were invited. “I felt there was a for the activities then projected The company has no plan to point it will be very difficult to need,” says Steve Horth. in the near future. We will focus our efforts on the re- carry out work on its Bourque move the project forward.” Adapting to the needs tained licences,” adds the com- site near Murdochville this The regulations on hydro- pany in its letter to the year. “We are patient. We’re carbons ensure that oil drilling looking at what’s happening is prohibited in urban perime- The proponent uses the example of Premier François members of the monitoring with Cuda. They started the ters and in a zone of one kilo- Legault, who argues that programs must adapt to entrepreneurs. committees. next steps in Galt. Galt and metre around it. It is forbidden “We have needs that are not always the same. Could we read be- The company will soon Bourque are very similar,” says to drill within 300 metres of a tween the lines sometimes and say, ‘ok, it makes sense what you hold the first meeting of the Bélanger. house. want to do.’ I really want an overview of the business people of three monitoring committees The next step in Bourque The former Liberal Minis- Gaspé,” says Mr. Horth. A second exchange evening is organized and will announce its projects would be a production lease, ter, Pierre Moreau, always for the Rivière-au-Renard sector. The full report of these meet- in Gaspé Peninsula. “but we’re waiting to see what maintained that since the proj- ings will be unveiled later. A licence kind of results Cuda will have ect was only at the exploration “virtually forgotten” with their wells.” stage, the company could not Pieridae received permis- hope for a form of compensa- Haldimand VIA Rail sion from the Quebec govern- tion, unlike Anticosti, which ment to conduct seismic By choosing to comply was in the process of exploita- wants to return to the Coast surveys of its Gaspésia project with the regulations on hydro- tion. Nelson Sergerie The GASPÉ - VIA Rail reiterates once again its intention to re- Percé: a wharf of resistance turn to the Gaspé Peninsula once the railway is repaired. At its annual general meeting on May 28 in Montreal, the pub- Nelson Sergerie lic corporation reassured the stakeholders who questioned the car- PERCÉ: - The wharf in Percé survived the winter and the infrastructure will require only minor work rier about its future intentions on the Matapedia-Gaspé route. in order to be accessible this summer. Moreover, the first question from the public, directed at the ad- Since 2013, the big question each year is: will the wharf be solid enough to open in the summer? ministrators of the passenger rail service was “when will the VIA To ensure safe circulation every year, work is required on the infrastructure that is at the end of its Rail train return to Gaspé?" life. VIA Rail's transport and security chief, Marc Beaulieu, recalled In 2018, significant work had to be done to ensure it was safe for the summer season, but the that the service has been interrupted since 2013 due to the con- wharf was spared this past winter. dition of the line, which is described as unsafe for passenger trains, “Last year, at the entrance to the wharf, there was a vacuum that required filling with granular however, he added that Quebec intends to renovate the rail net- material. There is a small portion of this material that is gone. It will not be difficult to replace,” says work. Bernard Beaudoin, Director of Small Craft Harbours at Fisheries and Oceans Canada. “We fully intend to return to servicing the region as long as Minor electrical work will also have to be done. The upgrade will be completed soon and will re- the tracks are safe and the route will go to Gaspé,” added Mr. quire only a few thousand dollars at the most. Beaulieu in his response. Only the first 100 metres will be available again this year and mooring will only be allowed on one The President of the Gaspésie Railway Company, Éric Dubé, landing stage. has always indicated his hope of the return of VIA Rail trains Tenders for the new wharf are expected in the early summer for delivery for the 2020 tourist sea- once the line has been rehabilitated. son. Page 2, June 5, 2019 - Spec CASCAPEDIA-ST-JULES RAILWAY BRIDGES: Quebec-based company is Police report lowest bidder for construction The bail hearing for Tyson Shawn Astles, 24, from Bonaven- Gilles Gagné ture is postponed until June 17. The accused was arrested on May 9 with a parcel containing 700 methamphetamine pills. In CASCAPEDIA-ST-JULES: – addition to a charge of drug possession for the purpose of A Quebec City based firm, trafficking, he must now face an additional charge of counter- Hamel Construction, was the feit money possession. He is also waiting for the court proce- lowest bidder for the con- dure related to six additional drug-related charges. struction of two new railway bridges in Cascapedia-St- The other man arrested with Tyson Shawn Astles on May 9 Jules. Its $22.4 million bid was released after being questioned and will be summoned to was the only one to reach the appear in court at a later date. He is 22 and is known to the po- brackets suggested by Trans- Photo: G. Gagné lice. ports Québec, the owner of The two railway bridges in Cascapedia-St-Jules should be re- the Matapedia to Gaspé line. placed by the summer of 2021. The place where they picked up the parcel was not released by Entreprises PEC, from the Sûreté du Québec, whose officers had been checking that Bonaventure, submitted the launch a call for tenders for doesn’t think that the pre-pro- location for a while as part of their investigation. second lowest bid, at $26.5 the work itself. The plans and ject pertaining to the eight ---- million. Two other companies specifications will be pro- bridges was accelerated be- submitted bids for that con- vided over the fall and the cause Gaspesian stakeholders Pierre-André Langlois, 56, from Maria who was arrested on the tract. Their bids were consid- call for tenders will be pub- complained about the time morning of April 30 at his home located on Françis-Cyr Road, ered to comply by the Quebec lished over the winter, for a frame referred to by Quebec will appear in court on August 12 for a follow-up on the initial Department of Transport de- construction start in the premier François Legault dur- charges laid against him including negligent storage of a spite being higher than the spring,” explains Éric Dubé. ing his visit to New Rich- firearm and failure to register a firearm. Other charges are likely $25 million suggested in the “It will come to what we mond on April 25. to also be laid since a certain quantity of cannabis, hashish and call for tenders. The mini- were expecting, that once the Mr. Legault said that it cocaine, as well as equipment generally used in drug trafficking, mum suggested cost was $20 Cascapedia-St-Jules bridges would take seven years to re- were found and seized during the drug bust on April 30. Pierre- million. are rebuilt, the other bridges pair the line between Caplan André Langlois was released from custody on May 3 and last “The contract is not signed will be fixed between Caplan and Gaspé, the part closed by appeared in court on May 27. yet. I am happy because and Port Daniel. We will then the former government of based on what comes from be able to serve McInnis Ce- Philippe Couillard in 2015. ----- Transports Québec, the work ment at the plant,” he adds. That seven-year span was will start during the summer,” Beginning July 2017, ce- judged too long by everyone Fisheries and Oceans Canada officers in collaboration with the says Éric Dubé, president of ment is trucked to New Rich- involved in the railway file, Sûreté du Quebec executed a series of search warrants on May the Gaspésie Railway Soci- mond in order to be especially in light of the bil- 24 in the Gaspé Peninsula and Lower Saint Lawrence in the ety, the operator of freight transferred to rail cars. Since lions of dollars spent in Mon- Quebec region, concerning illegal landings of snow crab. trains on the Matapedia-Ca- July 2018, some cement is treal on new projects carried plan portion of the line. trucked to a second terminal out in three or four years, like A group of 19 fishery officers participated in searches targeting The contact calls for a 30- in Nouvelle to top off the the new Champlain Bridge several locations, and seized snow crab believed to be under- month construction period. loads initiated in New Rich- and the REM train. sized. The investigation is ongoing and could lead to the laying Éric Dubé points out that the mond because the needs of About $85 million is left of charges. More details will be released when the investigation two new bridges will likely McInnis Cement are growing from the $100 million enve- is completed. If harvesters see unauthorized activity, are told open before the end of 2021. and the Cascapedia-St-Jules lope announced in May 2017 about it or have suspicions about unauthorized activity, they “The contract includes bridges were limiting the by former premier Couillard. need to report it as soon as possible so that fishery officers can tearing down the two old number of fully loaded cars The former and the new respond, suggests Fisheries and Oceans Canada. bridges. It will come at the to 10 weekly. That norm was government have committed end because trains will pass dictated by the owner, Trans- to adding money to that enve- over them until the new ports Québec. lope if it is needed but re- bridges are put in place. Tear- The main bridges requir- gional leaders argue that the ing down the old bridges will ing work east of New Rich- sooner the work will be car- PUBLIC NOTICE take some time so if we are mond are located in Caplan, ried out, the better it will be lucky, we will roll on the new Port Daniel, Shigawake and for current and potential LEGAL SERVICES AND CITY CLERK’S OFFICE bridges during the summer of Bonaventure. users, while saving money at 2021,” he explains. “It is clearly not compara- the same time because refur- Register The two new bridges will ble to building new bridges,” bishment costs increase as be south of the old structures points out Éric Dubé, who years pass. By-law 1394-19: « décrétant des dépenses en immobilisations which dates back to the (construction de bâtiments) et un emprunt de 800 000 $ » 1890s. Some bush cutting has The register will be held on June 10 and 11, 2019, at the town been carried out over the GASPÉ: $73,000 washrooms hall and is intended for all the qualified voters. The number of stretch leading to the new applications needed in order that a referendum poll be held for route approved for the new Nelson Sergerie this By-Law is 1211 and failing this number, the concerned By- bridges. GASPÉ: - Some citizens are questioning the cost of $73,000 to law will be deemed approved by the qualified voters. Transports Québec also is- renovate a break room and washrooms at the Gaspé Town Hall. Enactment of by-law : sued in May a call for tenders Social media ignited following an online poll on May 25 that in order to get plans and spec- attracted more than 60 comments. Some people think that these renovations are unreasonable and costly and that this money By-law 1391-19: « décrétant un emprunt et une dépense d’une ifications for the repairs of somme de 5 764 828$ pour la construction et l’aménagement could be better used, while others point out that it is commercial eight bridges located between d’un garage municipal. » Caplan and Port Daniel. work involving larger costs. “It is a pre-project. Engi- In a public message, the Town explains that the work aims to GIVEN at Gaspé, June 5, 2019. neering firms are asked to make the first floor washrooms accessible to people with dis- abilities and involves the demolition of walls and the reconfigu- Isabelle Vézina, draw the plans and specifica- Directror of Legal Services and Town Clerk tions of the eight bridges in ration of the employee break room. The work consists of revamping the water pipes, which re- order to determine the time In accordance with the by-law concerning the publication of quires breaking the concrete slab. frame for the realization of public notices, the city of Gaspé informs you that you will find the work and the projected In addition, the contract was given to a local private contrac- all of these notices on the website of the city of Gaspé at the tor after a bidding process. This section of the building hasn’t following address: ville.gaspe.qc.ca in the section of public cost. Once that step is com- notices. pleted, the ministry will been renovated in the past 40 years. Page 3, June 5, 2019 - Spec Editorial page

million. rations. Commentary In a chapter of her recent report, she also points For them, maintaining equity between adminis- Gilles Gagné out that the determination of the salary for those trators of ministries and administrators of public public corporations is based on a lame comparison corporations is not an issue and there is conse- system using private companies registered on the quently no will to change the current system. That stock market as a reference. Some of those com- too looks like arrogance and it is deplorable. panies are McDonald’s Canada and Unilever Canada. It is lame because Ms. Leclerc found in her re- What is the value of search that only one out of 13 high-ranked admin- istrators of Loto-Québec, the SAQ and serving for the Investissement Québec was recruited by the pri- Now that spring has returned so have about government or public vate sector in recent years. a dozen deer to my backyard near the Bay of She also found that the gap between the salary Chaleur. Unfortunately this means more corporations? of those public corporation’s administrators and the vehicle/deer incidents but can they be reduced? remuneration of high-ranked civil servants like In the last 10 years there have been on aver- deputy-ministers is increasing, to the advantage of age six collisions per year near my driveway in Quebec’s Auditor General Guylaine Leclerc the SAQ, Loto-Québec and Investissement New Carlisle West. I have written and had meet- sounded quite annoyed at the end of May when Québec managers. ings with the local Ministry of Transport office re- she released a report clearly showing that some Ms. Leclerc points out that the level of compe- questing they put up warning signs and extend administrators of public corporations with a com- tence required to run a government department like the 50km speed limit 500 metres to the west as a mercial calling are receiving hidden bonuses when Finance or Health is at least as high as that of a way to mitigate this issue. they are hired or when they leave. Loto-Québec administrator, however, the president Hopefully these changes will soon occur but Those administrators receive signing bonuses of Société des alcools earns twice the salary of the for now please give a heads up to others and add varying between $25,000 and $50,000 and they department of finance’s deputy minister. your voice to our local government so that 50km can earn as much as $450,000 yearly, and even $1 Knowing that the determination of salaries in the zone will get extended and possibly save lives. million. Ms. Leclerc’s main source of frustration private sector is highly questionable, how in the Deer are prevalent all over the Coast but there stems from the fact that some of that money is world can the salary of our public corporations’ ad- are areas where they cross the roadway more completely hidden from the books of those public ministrators be compared to McDonald’s or frequently so please be especially vigilant when corporations. Unilever managers? In 1998, the average salary of passing the area just west of Billingsley Street in The corporations are Loto-Québec, the Société an administrator of a large Canadian enterprise New Carlisle’s West and if you see one, there are des alcools and Investissement Québec. They are was 62 times the remuneration of a standard em- more likely others to follow. Be careful out there mandated to bring money in the government’s con- ployee. In 2016, it was 140 times. and thanks for your attention. solidated fund. Is it really the system we want for our public cor- Mark Legresley, Their role, especially in the cases of Loto- porations, considering all the financial abuse oc- New Carlisle, Quebec Québec and the Société des alcools (SAQ), is al- curring in the private system? Of course, we don’t ready questioned sometimes because of the nature want that. What are the advantages of Jody Wilson-Ray- of what they sell. Is it really important to push and Guylaine Leclerc also found that the bonus sys- bould and Jane Philpott representing their ridings sell lottery tickets in a society experiencing gam- tem does not really work, because the targets set as independents? bling problems, considering that some people by the administrators are almost always reached. Imagine this: the is spend too much money in those random games? They are collective targets for organizations but defeated, the young liberals protest, Trudeau’s That reality could also apply to alcohol sales. Is bonuses are handed out to very few people whose position as leader is put to the vote. it really vital for a public corporation to maximize performances are not assessed individually. Who would begin to negotiate as an independ- the sales of products that cause numerous addic- The Auditor General’s recommendations about ent? tion problems? A number of social workers would the release of basic information is refused by In- Cynical thoughts: I just can’t believe there gladly reduce the importance of Loto-Québec and vestissement Québec and the SAQ, which is an ut- aren’t ulterior motives. the SAQ in the Quebec government budget. They most sign of arrogance. If not, why not retire, or join Bernier? Or, allow are quick to argue that the social cost of gambling The reaction of Quebec’s president of the Treas- her spouse to run as a lobbyist? and alcohol addiction far surpasses the money ury Board, Christian Dubé, a former Caisse de Vivian Anne(tt) Beebe those public corporations bring in, however, that is dépôt et de placement du Québec administrator Montreal, Quebec not the point raised by Quebec’s Auditor General. who was earning $1 million at the time, and Econ- She first and foremost criticizes the lack of omy minister Pierre Fitzgibbon, is disappointing. transparency tied to the practice of hidden They don’t see why comparisons with the private bonuses. In the case of the SAQ, hidden remuner- sector couldn’t be drawn during the determination ation handed out to five administrators totalled $2 process of administrator’s salaries at public corpo-

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Page 4 - June 5, 2019 - Spec Guy Bernatchez says he is ready to represent Gaspesians

Arianne Aubert Bonn ing the voters. Without a party The candidate adds that his not having settled the issue line, the Bloc believes it will party still has its “raison of black hole, the period GASPÉ: - Guy Bernatchez be in a better position to make d'être”, that it will still be rel- without revenue between the will represent the Bloc Que- well-informed decisions. evant to talk about the Bloc end of employment insur- becois for the Gaspésie-Îles- “We do not have to please and the interests of Quebecers ance benefits and the re- de-la-Madeleine riding in the members from Alberta or in Ottawa, as long as Quebec sumption of work. There federal election this fall. Saskatchewan. We only have is not a country. was also the mention of the The convention, which to speak for Quebecers,” says It is with no moderation situation regarding light- took place in Gaspé on May Mr. Bernachez. To illustrate that the Bloc is attacking the houses. 18, allowed Guy Bernatchez his point, he cites the example Liberal Party record. Leader Mr. Blanchet also criti- to be nominated by acclama- of Liberal support for a $4.5 Yves-François Blanchette crit- cized her for having pro- tion. Mayor of Mont-Louis billion pipeline project that icizes , vided Quebec with the and a forestry worker by does not serve Quebec’s inter- Minister of National Revenue, Fisheries development fund trade, Mr. Bernatchez was ac- Guy Bernatchez ests. for not having defended the two years after the Mar- companied by party leader of the National Assembly for “Ms. Lebouthillier (Diane, unique tax declaration. itimes. Yves-François Blanchette. the Gaspé riding, Méganne the current Member of Parlia- He emphasizes that the For his part, Mr. At the provincial level, the Perry-Mélançon. Matane’s ment for the riding) had no federal government refused to Bernatchez says that the main leaders of the Parti Pascal Bérubé, Bonaventure’s choice but to give her support address the issue to avoid job Gaspé Peninsula was left out Québécois gave their official Sylvain Roy and Magdalen Is- to it because of her party line, losses, but that it would have in the spruce budworm fight, support to the Bloc Québé- lands’ Joël Arsenault also but if we only had a part of that been possible to get away while the fight is federally cois candidates at the federal gave their support to the can- amount in Quebec, we would without having to cut jobs in funded in New Brunswick. level. The teams intend to didate for the Gaspésie-Îles- have found a use for it. It’s Quebec. “It is not her who de- A few days later in a campaign hand in hand. “It de-la-Madeleine. good to get tens of thousands fended the case, because when press conference, Diane will be natural for us to be For Guy Bernatchez, the of dollars to renovate buildings you are not able to explain the Lebouthillier claimed to present. It takes us a strong issue of the party line makes or buy snow groomers, but we truth, you have a hard time ex- have sharp teeth and looks Bloc in the Gaspésie to sup- all the difference in the possi- need more than that,” says Mr. plaining a lie,” he says. forward to the election cam- port us too,” said the Member bility of adequately represent- Bernatchez. He also criticizes her for paign.

Côte-de-Gaspé: $300,000 to AIR TRANSPORTATION: combat devitalization Quebec prepares Nelson Sergerie GASPÉ : - The Côte-de-Gaspé MRC is putting $300,000 on the table to encourage the development of devitalized municipali- program for new services ties in its territory. Nelson Sergerie Grande-Vallée, Petite-Vallée, Cloridorme and Murdochville will each receive a non-recurring amount of $75,000 to promote GASPÉ: - Québec would their development. support the operation of new “Municipalities will target their priority. But, yes job creation. regional air services to the Yes, economic development. This is the change that must be detriment of existing lines. given. It can be support for existing companies or it can be According to information something new. It can be infrastructure. What is important is received by Spec, the Min- that it gives an electric shock,” says the prefect Daniel Côté. istry of Transport is preparing The prefect hopes that the sum which will be available until the Regional Air Services As- October 2021 will generate significant investments in each of sistance Program, which Photo: N. Sergerie the municipalities. should not create competition The amount is drawn from the accumulated surplus of the on existing lines but rather A new program for regional air transport will be created. MRC which totals $1 million. It will be reduced to $600,000, support new routes. which is enough, according to Mr. Côté. Technically, the Gaspé Air ation of a Gaspé-Mont-Joli- In April, Premier François Canada services or the Québec service that could Legault announced that Air Bonaventure Pascan services qualify depending on what Canada will have to offer rea- to major centres would the criteria is. He wants the sonable rates on regional hardly qualify, which would program to be useful in the routes, citing the possibility New arena: create discontent among Gaspé Peninsula. “One of the of a price cap. Former Presi- Gaspé changes its plans elected officials in the re- goals we had at the Air com- dent and chief executive offi- gions who are fighting for air mittee was to create competi- cer of Air Transat, the Nelson Sergerie fares at reasonable prices. tion on air services because Premier said he would have GASPÉ: - The Town of Gaspé wants to build its new arena be- “Gaspé has a service to it's through competition that serious discussions with the hind École C.-E. Pouliot. the (Magdalen) Islands and to the price of the ticket will re- national carrier to get reason- The initial plan included the construction of a new indoor Quebec. If we are innovative ally go down.” able prices for citizens. soccer field amphitheater to be located at the Ministry of Trans- and if we can develop a new portation's garage site, but uncertainty over the time frame is service, we could have access holding back this possibility as time is running out. to a program that would go in “In 2022, we will have to get rid of the freon system in the that direction. I am eager to current arena. We didn’t have any time left to wait for the know the details,” explains grounds of the Ministry of Transport to be released,” says the Mayor of Gaspé and Pres- VILLAGE Mayor Daniel Côté. ident of the Air Transport Real Estate Agency Studies will validate the new location since renovating the Committee of the Union of current arena would cost as much as a new one. Quebec Municipalities, Suzanne Landry CERTIFIED REAL ESTATE BROKER AEO With the property vacated by the current arena and the Min- Daniel Côté. 418-752-0792 istry of Transport garage, reflection is needed. The mayor also Innovative [email protected] said, “We will want to involve socio-economic organizations www.suzannelandry.ca and citizens in a collective reflection to revitalize the city centre Services and revive the commercial fabric.” Citizens will be consulted by As an example the Mayor Friendly bilingual service from Matapedia to Port Daniel the end of the year. of Gaspé mentions the cre- 19 years experience

Page 5, June 5, 2019 - Spec Customer Service grads ready for tourism industry jobs

Cynthia Dow

GESGAPEGIAG: - On Wednesday, May 29, Galgo- asiet Hall in Gesgapegiag was all decked out to celebrate the success of six graduates of the customer service course which started last November. Krystal Gedeon, Marina Gedeon, Jackie Hones, Darlene Jerome, Melanie Jerome, and Lisa Marie Martin were joined by family, friends, teachers, and program coordinators who paid tribute to their hard work over the past seven months. This new offering is a pilot project produced through the Graduates from the Customer Service pro- collaborative efforts of a coali- gram: Jackie Hones, Darlene Jerome, Marina tion of interested parties: the Gedeon, Melanie Jerome, Lisa Marie Martin, CEDEC, ESSB’s the Anchor, and Krystal Gedeon. Their lovely breastplates Gesgapegiag Tourism, were made by Marina. GHRDC, and the First Nations Regional Adult Education Centre, Gegapegiag campus. Some of the funding came Mental wellness was an- don’t forget the importance of and Samuel McInnis, Tourism just east of the chalets. Samuel from the Office of Literacy and other component of the pro- self-care,” she reminded her Manager, also addressed the explained that the Pow-wow EssentialSupport Skills federalour pro- gram offered by Brenda students. students and their supporters. grounds are being restored so gram.area’s Kelly Boutillier from Ross-Jerome. “It’s important Several of the graduates “First Nations tourism is more people can be welcomed Don’t CEDEC explained to SPEC to feel well in our workplaces,” spoke, including Melanie booming, and this course has there, and the interpretation that merchants...the project “centred she said when she addressed Jerome: “We laughed together come just at the right time,” centre beside the church is pollute... around employability, match- the and shared memories. We Walter said. “It’s so nice to see being revamped. ing jobs with cried together and shared community members jumping A lovely meal was served available people. challenges. We thank our into the industry.” at the graduation ceremony, We’re really ex- ever so patient teachers.” Lisa Gesgapegiag has an ambi- and entertainment included cited to help build ca- Marie Martin added that it was tious five-year tourism plan songs from two of the gradu- pacity for the tourism a great journey, “One which includes operating the ates: Darlene Jerome, accom- sector here in Ges- thing we learned is chalets at L’Anse Ste-Hélène, panied by Aline Gedeon, and gapegiag. There that the customer is just west of the community Krystal Gedeon. Community is so much po- always right!” and Le Relais La Cache on dancers in their brilliant re- tential.” crowd. “Remember we Walter Jerome, Tourism Route 299. A new tourism of- galia also performed for the Christine Grenier, Coordi- all need help at times, and Coordinator for Gesgapegiag, fice has been built near the bay, crowd. nator of the Anchor, told SPEC that at a regional tourism con- ference held a few years ago, it Karen Rehel receives CN was noted how difficult it was to find bilingual people to work in the industry. “And People Award of Excellence with this course we can now Karen Rehel, originally from Gaspé, was bring trilingual people to the recently presented the CN People Award of Ex- industry, bringing in the Mi’g- cellence for her volunteer work and long-stand- maq part.” ing commitment to Auberge Transition, which RECYCLE In fact, Mi’gmaq history provides shelter and support for women experi- and language were part of the encing intimate partner violence. curriculum, taught by Ges- Karen who is a human resource advisor at CN gapegiag elder Pn’nal Jerome. gives more than 180 hours of her time each year He applauded the graduates for to Auberge Transition. making many sacrifices to fol- She has been volunteering for the organiza- low the course. “As adults you tion for 15 years, collecting Christmas gifts, vol- have many commitments, but unteering on site and providing fundraising and PollutionPollution you have shown the courage policy support as a board member for the last 12 and vision and willingness to years. change things in your Please tell affectsaffects Karen has also helped raise $10,000 for the lives…we need your contribu- Auberge through the CN Railroaders in the our advertisers usus allall tion for the future.” Community grant program over the past 10 years you saw their allowing the Auberge to continue supporting ad in their clientele. The Gaspé Spec Upon receiving the award Karen passed on a valuable message: “Volunteering your time is the ultimate gift you can give a person in need.” Karen is the daughter of Ruby and Nellis Rehel.

Page 6, June 5, 2019 - Spec Last Call: Bar Don-Lynn is closing Diane Skinner

PASPEBIAC: - The excite- ment, the lineups, the danc- ing, meeting up with groups of friends – it’s coming to the end of an era. So many memories! Bar Don-Lynn, in Paspébiac, is closing its doors permanently at the end of June. When you mention Bar Don-Lynn, Gaspesians of all ages will smile and share a story about evenings spent there. Generations of customers have visited there over the years. Bar Don-Lynn has seen many musicians, pa- trons and servers and if those walls could talk there would be many tales to tell. Bar Don-Lynn was a popular hangout for many young people over the years. This venue has been in business since 1978, just over 40 years, and was a 30-foot radius of a restaurant say it’s just irresponsible and nity to visit the bar before it Last Call started by Émile Horth and or bar. This new law had a big not worth losing their licence, closes at the end of this Gisèle Aubut. Their son impact on the business and so the number of people who Donald Horth has tried month! Special evenings are Donald Horth has been the profitability of bars and clubs. go out and drink alcohol has many things to increase busi- being planned for June and a owner/manager of the bar Styles have changed too. been significantly reduced. ness at the bar. He has offered big evening will be organ- In the early years bar patrons for the last 23 years but has Memories door prizes and gift certifi- ized called “Last Call worked there for over 40 were wearing platform or cates. He advertises through Night.” This big evening will years. He said that he has chunky heeled shoes and bell Let’s remember all the facebook to attract younger feature the musical group seen big changes in how bottoms or flares. Tube tops, great and exciting evenings people. He has also explored Route 66. Plans are still young people spend their glittery tops and wide- that many people have en- other options, such as a pub being finalized, and more evenings. He feels that new lapelled jackets were seen. joyed over the years at Bar style bar, however, he discov- musicians who entertained at driving laws, new smoking Then in the 80s fashion took Don-Lynn. ered that to convert from a bar the bar many years ago may laws and social media have a bold turn to shoulder pads Tracy Major who worked to a dining place is a huge ex- perform. Plan a visit for old caused this change. and permed hair, for both men there from July 2018 until pense and with no guarantee of times sake. Check out the When you drive by, you and women, as well as the April 2019 says, “Don-Lynn’s success. It would be a risky facebook site Bar Don-Lynn can see that it looks much as mullet hair style. You re- was so exciting and a place venture. 1978 for updates about spe- it did all those years ago. member that style? It was for young people to gather. The changing world has cial evenings being offered The sign out front still business in the front and party Girls love to dance, and we certainly contributed to declin- throughout June. Post a boasts that the bar is also a in the back, (think Billy Ray danced! The excitement we ing numbers at Bar Don-Lynn. memory there. discotheque. This is a sign Cyrus). Neon colours, high used to feel about going out So, Donald Horth placed the Donald Horth would like from the past, because dis- waisted jeans and leg warm- seems to be gone. Don- bar for sale about 18 months to share this final thought cos were most popular ers were part of the fashion Lynn’s was THE place to go.” ago. Since the bar has not sold, with the countless patrons decades ago. In fact, disco scene. Jennifer Flowers reflects, the tough decision has been who went to Don-Lynn’s was wildly popular when it The 90s was the grunge “LOL! I re-met my husband made to close the doors. Even over the years. “I’d like to emerged in 1970 and by the era – darker colours, plaid, there and we haven’t been if the bar is not full, expenses thank everybody who came early 1980s had more or less flannel shirts and stone- apart since that night almost still have to be met. These in- to the bar and had a good fizzled out, however, danc- washed jeans. 14 years ago. It was the place clude salaries, taxes, permits, time. I am grateful that they ing was always a big draw The 2000s can be summed you went to in the summer to insurance, heating and building had fun. Some people even for partiers at Bar Don- up as casual – hoodies, crop see anyone who may be on and parking lot maintenance. met their husbands or wives Lynn, especially for girls tops, low-rise jeans and Daisy vacation or back home.” You still have an opportu- here!” and women. A big group Duke shorts. Vincent McRae recalls, “I would jump up on the floor The 2010s have been met my wife there 23 years and dance while posing a pretty mixed in terms of fash- ago. Yes, we had lots of good J0B OFFER little and laughing a lot. ion. Hipster style, athletic times at that bar.” wear and skater-influenced Rodney Flowers remem- Changing Times fashion can be seen, but it bers, “My fondest memories IT TECHNICIAN Times have changed a seems everyone is doing their of Don- Lynn’s were the sum- great deal since 1978. Bars thing, but most people wear mer nights when the large WE ARE CURRENTLY LOOKING FOR A COMPUTER are not nearly as popular as blue jeans. patio on the front and the TECHNICIAN IN THE PASPÉBIAC AREA. they were. Drinking laws Not only the styles have small one on the side were have made a huge impact on changed. Today’s teens and open. They were always VEHICLE WILL BE PROVIDED BY EMPLOYER. the popularity of bars. Peo- young adults are more at- packed with people drinking, NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 40. tracted to pub style outings, smoking and laughing. The ple are more responsible SALARY WILL BE DETERMINED when it comes to drinking where you can have a drink music was so loud that by the BASED ON EXPERIENCE. and driving. Changed too and a meal. Many young time we got home our ears are the smoking laws. In people prefer to socialize at were ringing and our throats MARTIN DELAROSBIL the 70s, 80s, 90s and 2000s home. It’s less expensive and sore.” the air at Don-Lynn’s was no worries about how to get A woman replied to a re- 418•752•2861 thick with smoke. Quebec home. It is easier in big cities quest for a memory of Bar [email protected] banned smoking in public to go out for drinks and danc- Don-Lynn with this, “I have places, including restau- ing because public transit, loads of stories about Don- rants, bars, offices and hos- taxis and Uber are readily Lynn’s but none that I should pitals in 2006. Since 2016, available. Not so on the share. I was a lot younger smoking was banned within Gaspé. Many younger people then.”

Page 7, June 5, 2019 - Spec Matapedia resident finds English health care documentation scarce Reflections Gilles Gagné by

MATAPEDIA: – Matapedia Diane Skinner Flowers resident, Faye MacNaughton, thinks that the documentation in English about the health care available in her area is clearly Memories lacking. She uses the recent re- tirement of Dr. Paul Lablanc as “Memories, an example of a missed oppor- Like the corners of my mind. tunity to inform the anglo- phone minority. Misty, water-coloured memories “We don’t get anything in Of the way we were.” English here, except two or three flyers at the CLSC. When Do you recognize these beautifully our doctor retired, we received poignant lyrics from a blockbuster some information, but only in movie from 1973? Hint: It was a French,” says the Matapedia doomed love story that starred Bar- resident. bra Streisand and Robert Redford. Faye MacNaughton is 82 The name of the movie will be re- years of age. She still drives vealed at the end of this week’s col- her car, is autonomous and reg- Photo: G. Gagné Faye MacNaughton thinks that information should have umn. ularly goes out and meets peo- been provided in English when Dr. Paul Leblanc retired. Before that, I want to invoke some ple. “misty water-coloured” Gaspesian She speaks and understands adds. dated in 2016. memories for you. If you can remember all, or most, of French quite well, but reading Faye MacNaughton is not “I don’t know anything these, I can probably figure out how old you are. Oh, yes, it is more difficult, and health- criticizing the Matapedia about the committee. I have not these are, for the most part, things that I do remember, so related matters can be quite CLSC staff though. “They are heard about it,” criticizes Ms. you can figure out my age. Hint: I am younger than politi- very good. They are polite and MacNaughton, who thinks technical, a factor making cian Hazel McCallion but slightly older than Premier comprehension more difficult. they take good care of us. The there is a problem if that com- François Legault and younger than singer Ginette Reno “Dr. Leblanc has been here problem is not there.” mittee has not reached the pop- but older than politician Diane Lebouthillier. for 52 years and the service Catherine Blouin, spokes- ulation it is supposed to serve. was great, for francophones person for the Gaspé Peninsula Catherine Blouin admits Pumping your water and anglophones. We should Integrated Health and Social that in the case described by have been informed about the Services Centre, points out that Faye MacHaughton, “some- Homemade bread rising on the wood stove way they (health authorities) there is a committee working thing was forgotten and we Sound of the screen door banging replaced him. It is important to on access to health services for will make sure to fill the racks Making toast over the fire in the wood stove know how they will serve us. It anglophones. An access plan with flyers because, yes, we Fortunes told by loose tea leaves would be so nice to get some- was put in place for the 2011- make documentation available Riding on top of the hay wagon thing we understand,” she 2014 period. The plan was up- in French and English.” Jumping in the haymow Buying candy by the pound Visiting the dump to watch the bears Sticky things that hang from the ceiling to catch flies Sliding on snow hills on a piece of cardboard A new hat for church on Easter Sunday Bonfires on the beach The fish man going door to door Milk cans Washboards Wringer washers Sandwich spread on white bread Kerosene lamps Laying out the dead at home Standing in the back of a pickup truck holding on for “dear life” Homemade quilts Outhouses Unifor unionized workers have been picketing since the beginning of last week. Photo: A. Bonn Party lines, phones with finger dials Square dancing Kitchen parties Unifor union leaders Playing outside until dark Skipping, hopscotch and double Dutch Drinking water out of a dipper want to be heard in Quebec Bonnet hair dryers Arianne Aubert Bonn The national director of the ster fishery,” said Mr. Gagné. A brick warmed in the oven to keep union, Renaud Gagné says He even says that to avoid your feet warm in bed GRAND RIVER: - Since May that the reason for the seafood wasting catches, shipments of Pantries full of homemade gingersnaps and cakes 7, a group of Unifor union processing plant closure is locally caught lobster have Dipping your toast in molasses leaders has been holding a only to challenge the labour been sent to the North Shore Riding in a horse drawn wagon picket line in Grand River, in code and avoid unionization for processing. Lump of coal in the toe of your Christmas stocking front of the Crustacés de of employees. Given that fact, Mr. Gagné Gaspé plant. Union represen- “What we know from our truly believes that the only Well, I hope this brought back some memories for tatives have several claims for lawyers is that they do not reason for the closure of Crus- you. Those were simpler times and many reflect that they the plant’s workers. The Crus- want to sell or operate, which tacés de Gaspé is to avoid were happier times. Progress is not always a good thing. tacés de Gaspé plant was makes no sense. We know that having to negotiate with a Oh, yes, the name of that 46-year-old movie is The Way closed by the owner, Unipêche the resource is abundant. We We Were. MDM, in March. are in record years for the lob- Cont'd on page 12 Page 8, June 5, 2019 - Spec Announcements...

Prayer to the Holy Spirit Obituary In Memory Holy Spirit, you who makes me see everything and who shows me the way to reach my ideals. You who CHATTERTON: Beulah gives me the divine gift to forgive and forget from all In loving memory of our mother, mother-in-law, that is done to me and you who are in all instincts of grandmother, and great-grandmother Beulah, who my life with me. I, in this short dialogue, want to passed away May 26, 2006. thank you for everything and confirm once more that The World may change from year to year, I never want to be separated from you. No matter how And friends from day to day, great the material desires may be, I want to be with But never will the one we love, you and my loved ones in your perpetual glory. From memory pass away. A person may pray this prayer three consecutive Always remembered and loved, daughter Gloria, days without asking for their wish. After the third day (Lee) Marvin (Esther), Clayton (Julie), Joel (Alison), their wish will be granted, no matter how difficult it Madison, Ethan, Kyle, Aaron, Caleb, Isaac and may be and promise to publish this dialogue as soon Keaton. as your favour has been granted. C.D

Card Of Thanks On behalf of the Flowers family, we wish to The New Carlisle say thank you to the CLSC, Maria Hospital, and Funeral Association GALLAN: Beatrice (Flowers) to the doctors, nurses and staff for taking such extends sympathy to the family of April 28, 1926 - May 17, 2019 good care of our mother, Beatrice Gallan. We Mrs. Beatrice Gallan Flowers Mrs. Beatice Gallan of New Carlisle passed away commend each and everyone of you for the long at Maria hospital on May 17, 2019. and hard hours that each of you gave. With She leaves to mourn: her children Katherine, much appreciation and gratitude. Thank you. Orville (Diane), Daryl (Linda), June, Graham (Jean- The Flowers and Gallan Family nine), Lisa, Olive (Ken), Lloyd (Eileen) and Loren (Cathy); step-son George; her brothers Ivan and Al- bert “Bud”; her sisters Florence and Doris; her Classic brother-in-law Kenneth as well as many grandchil- dren; great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Card of Thanks, Birth Announcement, Memorials The service was held at the New Carlisle Bible Prayer, Engagement, Four Generations Chapel on May 23, 2019. Birthday, Anniversary, of Monument Craftsmen We wish to express our sincere appreciation to Memorial Service announcement: Pastor Paul Bedford for giving a beautiful service that $30 ($35 with picture) up to 20 lines. HIGHEST QUALITY - BEST PRICES truly honoured our mother’s memory. Special thank In Memoriam: $30 ($35 with picture) up to 20 lines you to Vern Huntington for singing and Anne $40 ($45 with picture) for more than 20 lines MONUMENTS, MARKERS, CEMETERY LETTERING, MacWhirther for playing the piano. The eulogy was LASER DESIGNS AND PORTRAITS given by her daughter Lisa Flowers. Thanks to Ethel Obituary or Wedding: Flowers Ward for desserts and Bessy Craig for the $40 ($45 with picture) (Max. 300 words) SALES REPS: chili. We want to say thank you for the donations that Albert Burton - New Richmond 418-391-6526 were given to the New Carlisle Bible Chapel and the SUBMISSIONS FOR THIS PAGE Fair Haven Bible Camp in honour of Beatrice Gallan. MUST BE IN OUR OFFICE BY THURSDAY. Steven Imhoff - New Carlisle 418-752-6041 We know that mother is absent from the body and Alexis Normandeau - St. Jules 418-759-3270 present with the Lord. Again, thank you, everyone.

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MALBAY: phone numbers and your [email protected] or face- $10. Welcome to all. CLASSIFIEDS Malbay ACW choices for the main course. book. Every Tuesday: Bingo at 7 July 27: All Saints by the Sea p.m. FOR SALE: Antiques, original Tea, Crafts and Bake Sale at the BARACHOIS: NEW CARLISLE: Every Thursday: Dame de Victorian antique furniture Malbay Hall from 10:30 a.m. to Recreation Centre Royal Canadian Legion Piques at 1 p.m. brought from England in 1884 2:30 p.m. June 7 & 21: The Barachois Saturdays: Legion opens at 1 Everyone is welcome to attend. with weaning chair, mahogany Recreation Centre will be hold- p.m. Thank you for your support. and dessert set. Contact: 418- MALBAY: ing an 18+ money bingo at 7 June 15: Spring triathlon, shuf- 391-7990. (JN19) Malbay Festival p.m. Bilingual. Over $600 in fleboard/washers/crib. $10 per CASCAPEDIA-ST-JULES: June 8: Chinese and Canadian cash prizes. person. Registration at 12:30 Royal Canadian Legion COAST ROUND-UP Buffet at the Barachois Royal p.m. Games start at 1 p.m. Br. 172 Canadian Legion starting at 5 PORT DANIEL: Prizes to be won. All welcome. The Royal Canadian Legion, GASPE: p.m. Takeouts at 4:30 p.m. QWI Marcil Branch July 1: Mini prince and Branch 172, meets monthly St. Paul’s Adults $14. Children 6-12 $10. Advance Notice princess. If you would like to every third Saturday at the Anglican Church Under 6 free. July 20: Strawberry Social from register your child/children, call Legion located at 55 Gallagher June 8: A bake sale and rum- noon to 2 p.m. at the Three Star Laura at 418-752-6799. Age St. mage sale will be held at St. BARACHOIS: Golden Age Club building in Port groups: 0-4, 5-9 and 10-13. Paul’s Anglican Church (the yel- Legion Branch 261 Daniel West. For more informa- CASCAPEDIA-ST-JULES: low church) in Gaspé beginning Every Monday: The Royal tion, please call 418-752-8152. NEW CARLISLE: Book Room at 9 a.m. There will be some- Canadian Legion, Branch 261, Bible Chapel Services The book room is now closed, thing for everyone. All proceeds will be having a money bingo at PORT DANIEL: Sunday: Breaking of Bread for but if you call Kathleen at 392- from the sale will go to the Ecu- 7 p.m. at the Legion. 18+ only. Three Star Believers - 9:30 a.m.: night 4896, she can set up a time to menical Chaplaincy Foundation Every Thursday: Cards and Golden Age Club service - 7 p.m.; Wednesday: go in. of Gaspé. Games from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Every Wednesday: Pétanque Bible Study and Prayer - 7 p.m. Free. For more information, from 7 to 9 p.m. Cost $3. Come “You Must Be Born Again.” GESGAPEGIAG: GASPE: contact Lloyd Roussel at 418- and join the fun and learn a new Important Meeting Gaspe County WI 645-3700 or 418-645-2786. game! NEW RICHMOND: This is to inform the community Annual County Fair June 7: Father’s Day BBQ. La Boutique members of Gesgapegiag and The Gaspe County WI Annual BARACHOIS: June 22: Military Whist. June 8: Garage Sale from 8 the surrounding area that Ges- County Fair is open to public ex- 50 Plus/Minus Baby a.m. to 3 p.m. Any donated ob- gapegiag healing lodge hibitors. If you like to cook, gar- Boomer Reunion PORT DANIEL: jects are gratefully accepted. For (NNADAP) hosts AA meetings den, knit, sew, take The 2019 organizing committee St. James more information or if you need and is open to everyone. If you photographs, do crafts, etc., will be hosting a dinner and Anglican Church pick up service, please call 418- are interested in a lifestyle free then the 2019 County Fair pro- dance party at the Fort Prevel July 27: Annual Bazaar at the 392-4508. of alcohol and substance abuse gram has something for you. If Golf Course on Saturday, July Three Star Golden Age Club. June 14 & 15: Artisans are in- and have the desire to change, you are interested in being an 27. vited to bring in their hand you are invited to attend meet- exhibitor in this year's Fair, Cocktail hour: 5 p.m. (cash SHIGAWAKE: crafted items to be inventoried ings every Monday at 7 p.m. please contact Rhonda Stewart bar) Community Centre in preparation for season open- at [email protected]. Reg- Dinner: There will be a two- June 8: Lobster Supper from 4 ing. Doors are open from 9 a.m. GESGAPEGIAG: istration fee is $15. The Fair will choice, five course menu p.m. to 6 p.m. $20 per person, to 4 p.m. N.A. Meetings be Saturday, September 7, at served at 6 p.m. Beef Bour- 1/2 BBQ Chicken also available. June 17 to September 6: La N.A. Meetings held every Tues- the York River Community Hall guignon ($25.95) or Salmon Everyone welcome. Boutique is open from Monday day at 7 p.m. at the Mawiomi ($28.95) + taxes and service to Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Treatment Centre located at 85 WAKEHAM: Live music: Performed by HOPE TOWN: Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. School Street in Gesgapegiag. Advance Notice Jolanie Cauvier, from 5 p.m. to Hope Baptist Church 210 Boul Perron Ouest, New Everyone welcome! For more Wakeham ACW will be holding 12:30 a.m. Hope Baptist Church welcomes Richmond. information, call 418-759-3522. its annual Summer Sale on Sat- The attendees from the 2018 you. Sunday School for all ages urday, July 6, at the York River Dinner Reunion voted to modify at 9:45 a.m. and Corporate NEW RICHMOND: Community Hall. There will be a the criteria for 2019. Students Worship at 11 a.m. on Sundays. Flea Market bake sale, handicraft table, from Barachois and Belle Anse Prayer Meeting and Bible Study New clothing has arrived, $1 UNITED CHURCH white elephant table and mys- schools born between 1945 and at 7 p.m. on Wednesdays. each. Hot meal at noon. Free. Sunday, June 9 tery parcels.Forage Afternoon tea Moreau will 1950 and Inc. teachers who taught Young Peoples for grades 7-11 Donations accepted. To donate 10:30 a.m. Hope Town be served. $5. Doors418-392-9501 open at 2 students within these age at 7 p.m. on Fridays. 305 Route or obtain furniture, please call p.m. groups at those schools are 132 West, Hope Town, 418-752- 418-392-5161. Open on Fri- also invited to attend. 5838. days and Saturdays from 10 YORK: To be eligible to attend the din- a.m. to 3 p.m. at 248 Perron York ACW ner and dance party you must HOPE TOWN: Blvd, New Richmond. ANGLICAN July 20: The York ACW will be have been born between Community Centre CHURCH holding its annual Summer Sale 1945 and 1950 and have at- June 8: Military Whist begin- CASCAPEDIA-ST-JULES: OF CANADA and Afternoon Tea beginning at tended school in Barachois or ning at 8 p.m. Fifty Plus 2 p.m. at the York River Com- Belle Anse. If you fit the June 14 & 28: There will be a Sunday, June 9 munity Hall. There will be baked above criteria and would like to NEW CARLISLE: jam session open to all musi- New Carlisle goods, handicrafts, and a white attend, you can be accompa- Heritage New Carlisle cians and spectators at the 10 a.m. Morning Prayer elephant table. Hope to see you nied by your spouse or a friend. June 8, 15 & 22: Nature’s club. Doors open at 7 p.m and Hope Town there. Please confirm your attendance Bounty: 3 sessions with well- entertainment begins at 7:30. 9 a.m. Holy Eucharist with Dianna Francis diannafran- known artist Elaine Almond. June 16: Father’s Day Brunch Shigawake DOUGLASTOWN: [email protected], 418-385- Gather treasures at the beach from 9 a.m. to noon. Sausage, 11 a.m. Holy Eucharist Community Centre 2427; Stanley Ste Croix and make art. Take home the bacon, home fries, beans, pan- Tuesdays: Zumba from 7-8 [email protected], 705-726- products. Starts at 10 a.m. $25 cakes, eggs, toast, tea and cof- p.m. $10/class. 6132 or 705-818-6005; for three sessions. To register fee will be served, $12 per adult. PARISH OF GASPÉ Wednesday: Yoga for women. Lawrence McNally lwmc- call 418-752-1334, herita- Children 12 years old and under Sunday, June 9 Two groups: 5:15 p.m. to 6:45 [email protected], 418-645- St. James - Wakeham p.m. and 7:15 p.m. to 8:45 p.m. 2300; or Gerald Girard gerrygi- DEADLINE FOR THIS PAGE: 9 a.m. Holy Eucharist $17/class (drop in). Requires [email protected], 450-619-9655 or THURSDAY AT 4 P.M. minimal experience in yoga. 514-913-1350. 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Page 10, June 5, 2019 - Spec On the lighter side... Hazel McCallion: The Hurricane That Does It All An essay By Alex Journeaux, Grade 11 student, Carp, Ontario We urge all teachers on the Coast to please send or email their old class pictures to share with our readers.

Hazel McCallion (born Journeaux) also known as Hurri- cane Hazel is the youngest of the five children in her family and was born on February 14, 1921, in Port-Daniel. She is an extremely diligent and resilient individual who amassed mas- sive popularity among the citizens of Mississauga during her time as mayor. Hazel is most famous for her time as mayor from 1978 until retiring from politics at the ripe old age of 93 in 2014. From a young age Hazel was a hard worker, always happy to help. For example, at the age of ten Hazel happily began helping her father at his general store. Most people don't even begin to think about having a job let alone actually getting one until they are sixteen or seventeen years old, a ten year old working at store is unheard of. This demonstrates Hazel's unmatched work ethic even as a young girl. Hazel wanted to attend university but her par- ents couldn't afford it so· she attended secretarial school in Montreal. While living in Montreal she played professional hockey, making 5 dollars per game. At the age of 20 she was hired as an office manager for Canadian Kellogg, an engineering firm in Montreal, and later New Carlisle High School in Toronto when the company headquarters was moved. Kindergarten - 2000-01 After moving to Toronto, she met Sam McCallion. The two Top row: Teacher Enid Bechervaise, Amanda Thompson, Kara-Lynn Buttle, Courtney Dow, Re- would later get married and have three children. becca Renouf, Andrew Hottot and Teacher Margaret Cooke. In the 1960s Hazel began making moves to enter the Middle Row: Shayne LeBuff, Elizabeth Dupuis, Jolene Starnes, Krissie Renouf, Bianca Gallan, realm of politics. In 1978 she won the Mississauga mayoral Cassandra Harrison and Jennifer Gallon. election, beginning the next chapter of her life. Over Hazel's Front Row: A.J. Blais, John Huntington, Kelley Briand, Kelsey Briand, Amy Huntington and 36 years as the mayor of Mississauga she gained unrivaled Tyson Astles. popularity in the city. This could be seen numerous times over the years as she ran for re-election and didn't even bother running a campaign. Without spending time or money on campaigns she would win again and again due to her massive popularity among her constituents. During her time as mayor, Mississauga was transformed from a rural farm area with a few towns into the sixth largest city in Canada. Mississauga had its ups and downs as did Hazel's life. For example, she was hit by a truck at the age of 81. She joked about the condition of the truck after the colli- sion saying that she came out fine but the truck had to go in for repairs. Her positive attitude, even during tough times, demon- strates her ability to carry on and not let life get her down. Over Hazel McCallion's long and illustrious life she has demonstrated her outstanding work ethic, unmatched popu- larity, and unwavering resilience. At the age of 97 she still finds herself hard at work as the chancellor of Sheridan Col- lege, sitting on the board of three companies, and advising Kathleen Wynne on urban issues. Hazel also visits her office at the Ontario Women's Hockey Association a few times each week. Yet she still manages to find time in her busy sched- ule to enjoy herself whether it be playing sports or spending time with her family. Alex is the great-great-nephew of Hazel McCallion.

creative instead of analytical this mind, specifically where you will be bly use it right now if the pace has week, Gemini. You can probably in a few months or years. If you are been hectic. use a break from spreadsheets and not content, start mapping out a plan CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 FAMOUS BIRTHDAYS bar graphs. to follow. Avoid making any binding prom- JUNE 2 CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 ises this week, Capricorn. Your Wayne Brady, Actor (47) ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Cancer, too many projects and This is a week to bring order and or- mind just isn’t fully into things, and JUNE 3 Aries, you may want to cut back on people vying for your attention ganization to your home. Doing so you need extreme focus to follow Rafael Nadal, Athlete (33) physical activity for a little while, es- make it tough for you to see any- will allow you to focus your attention through. JUNE 4 pecially if you have been nursing an thing through to completion. There on important matters, Libra. AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18 Angelina Jolie, Actress (44) injury. Don’t worry. You’ll get back in will be time to get it done in the fu- SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 Aquarius, focus on bringing some JUNE 5 the saddle again soon. ture. Scorpio, attention naturally comes more romance to your relationship Mark Wahlberg, Actor (48) TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 your way, and you won’t do anything this week. Send cute texts or leave JUNE 6 Taurus, someone you thought was There is a lesson to be learned this out of the ordinary to direct more of it love notes around the house. Jason Isaacs, Actor (56) a friend may be looking for some- week, Leo, but you will not know to you. In fact, spend some time out These little actions will add up. JUNE 7 thing more. If you are in a relation- PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 what it is until you’re in the thick of of the limelight if you can. Iggy Azalea, Rapper (29) ship, you’ll have to set this person things. Don’t fret, you will come out SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21 Your charm is off the charts lately, JUNE 8 straight. ahead either way. Give yourself a few days to lounge Pisces. You can get just about Maria Menounos, TV Host GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 around and enjoy some rest and re- anything you want. Just make sure Focus your attention on something Virgo, you have the future on your laxation, Sagittarius. You can proba- your powers are put to good use. (40)

Page 11, June 5, 2019 - Spec Jonathan Chassé returns from Canadian Geographic Challenge with dreams of 2020 event

Gilles Gagné questions during that field trip. from all over the Secondly, there was the writ- country registered MARIA: – Despite not qual- ten test and thirdly, we made a for the first quali- ifying for the top five Cana- general visit of Ottawa,” fication round of dian Geographic Challenge, Jonathan says. the contest. Jonathan Chasse returned “I will register for next Canadian Ge- home after participating in year,” he adds. Home- ographic Educa- the challenge in Ottawa. He schooled, he is the age of a tion is a branch represented Quebec in the grade 6 student but he’s of the Canadian contest. He was one of the clearly more advanced aca- Geographic, a 20 top intermediate and high demically. He has also trav- publication. school students in Canada to elled quite a bit with his Canadian Ge- qualify for the challenge, de- parents, Julie Girard and Guil- ographic Educa- spite being only 11 years of laume Chassé. tion organizes age. Although it is too early to the challenge His mind is set on the ask, Jonathan has a certain with the target of 2020 challenge. Being in idea of what he would like as a helping to foster sixth grade, he could possi- career. “I would like to be an the geographic bly participate for the next archivist, in a library or in a skills necessary five years. “I really liked it. university,” he says. to maintain It took place in three steps. The five finalists of the Canada’s repu- Firstly, we went to the Canadian Geographic Chal- tation as a Jonathan Chassé (left) was one of 20 top intermediate and Fletcher Botanical Gardens lenge were all from Ontario. geography high school students in Canada to qualify for the Canadian

and were asked to answer Initially, 22,500 participants powerhouse. Geographic Challenge that took place in Ottawa. Photo: Kirnishni/CanadianTanya Geographic

DRAINVILLE: a Indigenous band leaders from the different par- June 5 when SPEC inter- that Gaspesians can do to help Cont'd from cover to protect an old-growth forest ties together to improve viewed him. He said he has the environment and the econ- that he became an environ- Canada’s reaction to climate “some real keeners” helping omy in the region is to lobby makes personal attacks, unlike mentalist. Most recently he change -- the answer is an em- with the campaign and the for the return of the freight the juvenile behaviour of so participated in the march or- phatic “Yes! We can prevail fundraising and hopes to se- train east of Caplan, and the re- many Liberal and Conserva- ganized by the students of over climate change but only if cure 25 to 35% of the vote. He sumption of VIA Rail service tive MPs.” Gaspé Polyvalent to urge gov- people are willing to work to- said the most important thing between Matapedia and Gaspé. Mr Drainville has been an ernmental action on climate gether, beyond political divi- activist all his life, focussing in change: “I am hopeful because sions and self-interest.” He the past on poverty, hunger, I see young people who care believes it is the role of the and refugees. As a clergyman deeply about the future of the government to create the poli- he was instrumental in having planet.” cies, shift the employment sec- the Anglican Church change its Asked if he agrees with Ms tor, and build the infrastructure policy to bless same-sex mar- May’s “Mission Possible” cli- necessary to turn Canada to- riages and ordain homosexu- mate change strategy, which ward a zero-carbon economy. als. It was when he was states that Canada has to adopt The candidate was prepar- arrested for demonstrating with a “war mentality” -- bringing ing to launch his campaign on

UNIFOR: “If we have to go to Quebec factories are struggling to find City,Business to the National Assembly, labour. Mr. Gagné& says thatProfessional Directory Cont'd from page 8 we will go,” he adds. those who are still unemployed union. According to him, this On the other hand, the ne- are those who were active in was the local point of view: gotiation of the first collective the process of unionization. AN APPROACH THAT PAYS! “We were told, even by the agreement will begin shortly. “Because they wanted to im- mayor of the municipality, that “The Minister of Labour has prove the working conditions we had only to put the union closed the door to the de- of their colleagues, they are pe- out to open the plant.” unionization of the factory by nalized,” said Mr. Gagné. ASSOCIATES A complaint was filed by allowing arbitration. The This is the case of Lucien ALPHONSE BERNARD, FCPA, FCA Unifor stating that the labour process begins in June,” says Gionest. “When I call the other CLAUDE BERNARD, CPA, CA code was not respected. The Gagné. factories, they say, ‘Thank you HÉLÈNE LAGACÉ, BAA hearings should begin in Sep- very much Mr. Gionest, but Employees Penalized tember. not this year. (...)’ I cannot get alphonsebernard.ca At the same time, the union Twenty workers of Crus- a job because they say I’m the CARLETONSURMER 4183647471 is demanding that the plant’s tacés of Gaspé still have not instigator of the union,” he CPA Businessoperating licence& be with-ProfessionalfoundBusiness work. Yet neighbouring says. & ProfessionalDirectory Directory drawn, since it does not oper- ate, however, the law allows a five-year period before the withdrawal of permits can be required. “But the minister has the discretion to withdraw it after 10 months,” says Gagné. He challenges the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, André Lamontagne. “We have not yet met him for- Tel.: 418-368-0288 mally, but something will have 28 St-Patrick, Douglastown, Quebec to happen,” says Mr. Gagné, Email: [email protected] who is keen to change the law. DOUGLASTOWN.NET Page 12, June 5, 2019 - Spec