Contract 400119680 ESTABLISHED • MAY 1975 VOLUME 45 / NO 24, JUNE 19, 2019 $1.50 (Tax included) New Richmond’s Larry Dee might have to sue Promutuel Gilles Gagné He is living in a trailer near his house. He has not re- NEW RICHMOND: – Almost sumed his work as a fishing a year after his house was guide because of an accident damaged by a fire on July 1, a that occurred last summer New Richmond citizen, Larry and also because he can sel- Dee, might sue Promutuel. dom leave his property, The insurance company has which is no longer insured failed to respect the terms of since March 2. its policy. The damaged house “I can’t plan my life. I need is located on Dee Road, which answers. It is the worst thing connects with Range 5. that ever happened in my life. The fire broke out at 6:30 I am taking pills. I have to see due to an electrical problem a psychologist. My mother has linked to the ceiling fan of the been washing my clothes for living room. Mr. Dee extin- months. I have two girls and a guished about 50% of the fire grand daughter and I have no himself before the firefighters place to greet my family,” he intervened 20 minutes later. sums up. He was therefore completely Photo: G. Gagné Resorting to suing the caught off guard when a Pro- company is not an easy op- mutuel agent insinuated that Damage was repairable points out Larry Dee. There was also damage in the basement tion. “It will take time and it he might have set the fire him- caused by water but time deteriorated the situation because of mould and contamination. means more uncertainty in the self. near future,” he says. “On July 4, they first told “Nine contractors came to On June 10, Hydro- given the bill to Promutuel be- Promutuel had not returned me that I was covered; but evaluate the work that must be Québec cut the power off at cause they had installed the SPEC’s calls in order to an- then on July 5 at 3:45 p.m., done in the house and they Larry Dee’s property due to a dehumidifier but they never swer questions about Larry they called to say that I was don’t want to touch it. The $1,300 unpaid bill. “The bill paid it. So I had to go on Fri- Dee’s case. The company usu- under investigation. They had ground is contaminated and was due to the dehumidifier day (June 14) and pay it,” ex- ally does not comment regard- talked to my ex (girlfriend) there is a big mould problem. installed in December. I had plains Mr. Dee. ing private cases. who told them that I had set The house is done now. The the fire. I was under investiga- family house, it is our fifth tion for a month, until July 28. generation in this house, is That didn’t make any sense. done now!” he exclaims. Canada Summer Jobs The fire damaged all my mu- Larry Dee’s insurance pol- sical instruments, my ampli- icy included a protection of Summer Events fier and my studio. I had $135,000 for equipment and $21,000 worth of music furniture, $220,000 for the Journalist equipment. That’s my life. I property and $45,000 for ad- The Gaspé Spec is looking for an enthusiastic summer employee to join its team. had two guitars worth $5,000 ditional damage, such as the Interested candidates should enjoy writing and have excellent English grammar each and they are finished. I cost of relocating when a skills. They should also feel at ease conducting an interview. can’t play music anymore,” problem occurs, as in the case explains Larry Dee. of a fire. Qualifications: Last summer, the damage “So far, I have paid every- • Excellent English writing skills to his house was evaluated at thing out of my pocket. I had a • Good computer skills $20,000. The house was quite real good policy but I can’t • An aptitude for photography salvageable, however, Pro- count on it. We are in bad • Good organizational skills mutuel’s refusal to honour the shape in the Gaspé Peninsula • Work well in a team environment insurance policy of Mr. Dee regarding lawyers. I contacted • Reliable and responsible contributed to the deteriora- five of them and four work for • Sociable Criteria has tion of the house’s state. Promutuel. It tells a bit about changed. “I wanted to clean the how bad an insurance com- Job details: Applicants no place and start repairing it and pany it is,” emphasizes Mr. 30 hours/week for 8 weeks longer have to they refused. They didn’t even Dee. Start and end date are flexible be a student. want me to empty the fridge After meeting with Pro- $12.50/hour and the freezer. Water dam- mutuel twice last year, he left aged the basement quite a bit the case to the lawyers, first *Priority will be given to those with a post-secondary education. and mould formed there,” he Éric Tremblay of Matane and says. now Réal Grenier of New Applicants Shortly before Christmas, Carlisle. Please send your resumé to must be [email protected] by June 25, 2019 (extended deadline). between the insurance company finally “Promutuel is now offering 15 and 30 installed a dehumidifier and me $70,000 for the house and years of age some heating in the basement. $26,000 for my goods. I can’t The Gaspé Spec Larry Dee remarks that it was rebuild a house with that,” he 208-B Gérard D. Levesque, New Carlisle, QC, G0C 1Z0 too late. states. 418.752.5400 | thegaspespec.com | [email protected] CRUSTACÉS DE GASPÉ: Injunction and warning

Nelson Sergerie be concluded between the par- cil meeting on June 10: there is ties. According to the union, no question of seeing other GASPÉ: - Interim interlocu- the file is 95% agreed upon. In plants modernize if Crustacés tory injunction orders Crus- fact, all that remains is to con- de Gaspé remains closed. tacés de Gaspé employees to clude the terms and conditions “We will not accept it and stop harming Unipêche for the reopening of the plant, there will be an outcry if there MDM’s activities. but one important detail hin- are major investments outside The company alleges a se- ders this possibility, the inabil- the municipality, knowing that ries of incidents that occurred ity initially to set dates for the there is a plant here with the in May 2019 and escalated resumption of discussions. The possibility of being functional. during the week of June 3-7 to union was informed on June We want to ensure the reopen- justifies its application to the 13 that MDM’s attorney is ing of the plant,” said the court. only available on September mayor, Gino Cyr, after being The court prohibits em- 21 to negotiate, which is bombarded by questions for ployees from obstructing ac- deeply upsetting to the union more than 30 minutes by Uni- LED lights have already been installed near the airport in cess to the Grand River wharf, which believed in the reopen- for representatives supported Gaspé. transporting snow crab to ing of the plant in time to by a group of former employ- Photo: N. Sergerie Paspébiac, and entering the allow employees to work 14 ees. properties of directors and weeks. The elected officials Gaspé changes staff. Mr. Gagné discussed the adopted a resolution reaffirm- “The employer is trying to permits issued by the govern- ing the importance of the eco- nt to LED streetDDoo nlightsn’’tt mmiissss aa ssiinnggllee eevvstopeen ourt ways of showing our ment on June 6 with the Que- nomic benefits of the plant and Nelson Sergerie disagreemnt that are recog- bec Ministry of Agriculture, the need to have good working GASPÉ: - Following an announcement last December, the Town $30 nized by the labour law. It does Fisheries and Food,($35 with recalling picture) conditions for employees. of Gaspé has begun work to convert its street lights to LED, an not bother us at all. Our prior- that the governmentup to invested20 lines The mayor has had discus- investment of nearly $ 900,000. Engagement & Wedding Announcementsity is to settle the collective $600,000 in the plant. sions with Unipêche MDM in 2,200 fixtures will be modified, which should eventually gen- agreement,” says Unifor Que- “Why is there no commit- orderCONSERVE to know - REDUCE their -intentions RECYCLE erate savings of $150,000 per year in maintenance and energy. bec director Renaud Gagné. ment to guarantee jobs when regarding the future of the The investment will become profitable in the seventh year. The parties will be appear- there is an investment?” asks plant. Mr. Cyr adds that the so- The “black sky” certification of the selected products ensures a ing before the court in Quebec the unionist. lution lies on the side of the maximum reduction of the light emitted towards the sky and City on June 20. processing licenses issued by minimizes the effect of the blue light. DDoonn’’tt mmiissss Grand River Quebec. aa ssiinnggllee CONSERVE - REDUCE - RECYCLE In addition, the City of Gaspé has also opted for lights that An agreement at will be vigilant produce a warmer light. your fingertips The mayor, Daniel Côté, indicates that it is a concrete gesture Grand River served a warn- for the environment. The work will finish in July. DDoonn’’tt mmiiAnss ssagreement is about to ing during its municipal coun- aa ssiinnggllee event event Engagement & Wedding Announcements

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Page 2, June 19, 2019 - Spec Police Sunny Bank flood trial update report Gilles Gagné sive scrutiny of the topography four or five feet higher again re- of Sunny Bank, as well as com- stricted the flow of the river and Note from the SPEC: On June puter simulations of the local increased the flooding, which 12 we received a letter from terrain and the weather condi- was seen in December 2010. Andrew Patterson, a citizen of tions of December 13 to 15, Our lawyers did an excellent Sunny Bank who has been in- 2010. The trial will resume on job of questioning and cross- volved for many years in a May 18, 2020, with 17 days set examining witnesses to prove class action suit involving aside in court to conclude pro- our points. We were even given property owners and residents ceedings. the opportunity to tour Sunny and Quebec’s Department of In the first phase our wit- Bank with the judge and Transport. The class action nesses showed how we believe lawyers for a first-hand view of lawsuit began on May 13 at the the 1952 road construction, the York River and the two con- Percé courthouse. which was about five to six feet structions which we believe Following the advice of higher than the natural land, have blocked flood waters. Vincent Blais-Fortin, the blocked the natural flow of the Further information can be lawyer representing the resi- York River. Prior to 1952 this found at the web address dents of Sunny Bank, Mr. Pat- low-lying section of land which below, and if you were a resi- terson has politely refused is more than 700 metres wide dent of Sunny Bank or owned requests for interviews, how- was referred to by local resi- property in Sunny Bank in ever, over the years, he has reg- dents as the lowlands. It 2010, please make sure you are ularly written updates about the flooded frequently, carrying ex- registered. A woman in her sixties lost control of her car and it went case, and made them available cess water to the ocean. Once https://spavocats.ca/en/class- through the entrance of the Maison des jeunes in downtown to the public. In the meantime, blocked, flooding became actions/floodings-in-sunny- Gaspé on June 13 at about 1:00 p.m. The accident caused invoking the fact that the case prevalent in Sunny Bank, as ex- bank-gaspesie/ more fear than harm because there was nobody in the room. was going to be heard in a tri- perienced in 1961 and 1963. This correspondence is The youth centre is located at the corner of Jacques-Cartier bunal, Transports Québec Then we demonstrated that made without admission and and Mgr Ross streets. The driver sustained leg injuries but they (MTQ in Mr. Patterson’s mes- the road of 1977 which was without prejudice. were not life-threatening. An investigation is ongoing to clarify sage) has refused to communi- cate with the media or the the circumstances of the accident. Province of Québec public since the months follow- MRC of Bonaventure ing the last big flood in Sunny Fortunately, the main room of the youth centre was vacant at Municipality of Shigawake Bank in December 2010. the time of the accident. Five people were working in the The SPEC is presenting other part of the commercial building. “We were under the here Andrew Patterson’s latest REQUEST FOR TENDERS impression that glass shelves were falling. We all got up. Some- update on the case because the one started knocking so we could open the door of the youth information in that statement is The Municipality of Shigawake will receive until 11a.m. on July centre. We then realized that a car had smashed into the build- of public interest. 18, 2019, bids under sealed envelopes for the reconstruction of ing. There was more fear than harm because, usually there are the back and west walls of the Log Cabin. more people there,” explained Charlie Brousseau-Fournier, To the victims of the Sunny who was working in the same building. Bank flood of 2010: Description of our needs: From Andrew Patterson Reconstruction of the back wall Sûreté du Québec spokesperson Claude Doiron says the in- June 12th, 2019 vestigators think that a mechanical failure could be the cause On May 13 the long- of the accident. “The woman didn’t have health problems and awaited trial began which was she was sober,” he points out. instigated to prove the MTQ re- sponsible for the flooding ex- perienced in Sunny Bank during the past half century. • Demolition of the existing structure, rebuild a new wall in 2x6 Province of Québec Claimants blame road con- isolation B-20, interior wind barrier, exterior vapor barrier MRC of Bonaventure struction undertaken in 1952 • Exterior finish, aspenite ½, cedar half logs finish • Interior finish aspenite ½, gyprock ½ plaster, primer and paint Municipality of Shigawake and 1977 for their damages. In order to expedite the process, – 2 coats the court ruled in April that the • New PVC windows, double thermal, interior wood finish • Installation of door according to the standards for a public REQUEST FOR TENDERS trial must begin as scheduled, building. Dimension 42 however, due to the fact that • Electrical and plumbing if necessary The Municipality of Shigawake will receive until 11a.m. on July both parties had studies in • Cleaning of the site 18, 2019, bids under sealed envelopes for the reconstruction of progress the trial had to be split the balconies, front, rear and accessibility ramp. into two phases. Reconstruction of the west wall In the first phase, completed • Demolition of the existing structure, rebuild a new wall in 2x6 Description of our needs: isolation B-20, interior wind barrier, exterior vapor barrier • Demolition of the existing structure on June 6, claimants were • Exterior finish, aspenite ½, cedar half logs finish • Cleaning of the site given the opportunity to show • Interior finish aspenite ½, gyprock ½ plaster, primer and • Rebuild the balcony with new dimension, front ramp and how the evolution of road con- paint – 2 coats build an access to the back door. struction impacted the flow of • Demolition or reparation of the fireplace and chimney. (to be • Rebuild in treated wood in accordance with the law, the York River. Time was also determined) a balcony, steps, ramp and railing for both exits. taken to demonstrate how • Electrical and plumbing if necessary • The structure must be attached to the building • Cleaning of the site flooding impacts the lives and For more details, see the electronic system for tenders of the safety of the victims. Mean- For more details, see the electronic system for tenders of the Government of Québec - SEAO while the MTQ argued that no Government of Québec - SEAO. fault was committed in the Each bidder will present its bid in an identified envelope “Ac- 1977 construction. The engi- Each bidder will present its bid in an identified envelope “Log cessibility municipal hall”. neers who made the hydraulics Cabin”. tests in the seventies testified Municipality of Shigawake Municipality of Shigawake 180, route 132 last week. 180, route 132 Shigawake, Quebec G0C 3E0 This second phase will Shigawake, Quebec G0C 3E0 mainly concern the expert’s re- A decision will be taken at the next scheduled council meeting ports and testimony. Engineers A decision will be taken at the next scheduled council meeting in August. from both sides will analyse the in August. study completed by the MTQ The Municipality of Shigawake will not commit itself to accept The Municipality of Shigawake will not commit itself to accept neither the lowest tender or any of the tenders. in 2012, which involved inten- neither the lowest tender or any of the tenders. Page 3, June 19, 2019 - Spec Editorial page

ficult choices had to be made to restore a balanced Mitis-Matane-Matapedia. The Stephen Harper years Commentary budget following the 2008-2009 slump, “the worst left and continue to leave a sour taste in most peo- Gilles Gagné economic crisis in the world,” an arguable statement ple’s mouths. Justifying the actions of that political in itself. regime is not the best way to attract valuable people What Mr. Généreux said is garbage! Why did who stand a chance of getting elected. Gaspesians have to pay a heavier price than others? Is it because the ridings around here had no potential for the Conservative Party? We are suddenly We should remind Mr. Généreux and Mr. Pigeon that most federal jobs the region lost were not cut but so important… transferred elsewhere, at a greater cost than if they Some time ago Dianne Lebouthillier wrote an arti- In the Gaspé Peninsula, we often see politicians in would have remained here. Some of the jobs were cle that touched my heart. It was an important mes- May and June. It is easier to travel during that period also transferred to a Conservative Party riding. The sage about French and English language and the than during the tough winter months and it is also 30 Service Canada positions in New Richmond were barrier that it seemed to cause. I grew up in Corner of snow crab, lobster and shrimp time. Add to this the transferred to Thetford Mines. The Rivière-au-Renard the Beach where this was evident on a daily basis. proximity of a federal electoral campaign and you will marine radio station jobs were mainly transferred to Thank God for my father telling me that half of the get a better idea of the picture. Gaspesians suddenly the North Shore, which is not represented by a Con- people who lived around us were either French or become very important. servative Member of Parliament. The government had English and Protestant or Catholic and we were re- Is this cynicism? It probably is to a certain point but to pay in order to move those people. lated to a lot of them. How lucky we are today that let’s consider the following situation. The political regime of Stephen Harper was one of more people feel differently in that regard and how we Bernard Généreux is a Conservative Party Mem- the most centralized governments in Canada’s mod- must pray for those who are still full of hatred to make ber of Parliament representing the riding of Mont- ern era, let’s say since the 1950s. The number of civil them understand that love moves mountains. Thank magny-L’Islet-Kamouraska-Rivière-du-Loup. He was servants based in Ottawa-Gatineau rose by 10,354 you Dianne. elected in November 2009 in a by-election, ousted in people, a whopping 10.7%, partly explainable by the Ellen Vibert-Miller, Kempville, Ontario May 2011 by nine votes and returned in October 2015 fact that Mr. Harper was a control freak who needed with a somewhat slim victory margin of 272 ballots. to keep a complete grasp on most issues. It was so Have any of you been following the process of Bill On June 13, Mr. Généreux stopped in the Gaspé important that overall in the country, the number of 21 being discussed in the Quebec Provincial Législa- Peninsula-Magdalen Islands riding to support the civil servants would have declined without the Cana- ture, now run by the Coalition Avenir du Quebec Conservative Party candidate Jean-Pierre Pigeon, dian capital increase! (CAQ)? This bill, if passed, will prove beyond the who needs every bit of help he can get, considering So the cuts targeted certain areas and the Gaspé shadow of a doubt that the Roman Catholic Church that he decisively lost the 2015 election with 6.06% of Peninsula was one. Why would we believe Bernard no longer yields power in the province. It’s been a long the votes, far behind the Bloc Québécois candidate Généreux from now on? His explanation is so poor struggle, and many ordinary citizens will be happy to who was also far behind second place. that he should constantly be reminded of it between see religion holding less power. What is the Conservative Party counting on to get now and the October election. Some may view this as racism, others as Islama- elected on October 21, 2019? Bernard Généreux The next time Bernard Généreux shows up in the phobia, anti-Semitic, or Sikh bashing. I just find it in- replied with all the seriousness of the world that de- Gaspé Peninsula, probably in the riding of Avignon- teresting. I was indoctrinated into the Anglican Church centralizing federal civil servants is something they Mitis-Matane-Matapedia, he will surely be asked at an early age, went on to be confirmed, take com- wish to do. again what he intends to do to give the Conservative munion and prayed regularly. When it dawned on me Sometimes, Gaspesians must wonder if politicians Party a chance at being elected. It will be interesting how many of the real interpretations were human take them for fools. During the January 2006 to Octo- to see if he repeats the same kind of nonsense. made, I started to doubt. I mean, did God really care ber 2015 Conservative Party reign, the number of An apology would have yielded a better mark. “We how I was dressed to go to church, or whether I had Gaspesians and Magdalen Islanders working for the made a mistake” or “I think we should have opted for money to put into the collection plate? federal government went from 257 to 186. That is a a more progressive approach” would have fared way This Bill 21, if made law, would not be significant to 28% drop. better. Justifying the unjustifiable shouldn’t have been me other than that it represents the CAQ philosophy During the same stretch, the number of civil ser- an option. It is not certain that Conservative Party of overturning human rights as envisioned by a vants across Canada rose by 2.8%, a 7,102 person leader Andrew Sheer is a big fan of apologies but he democracy - in this case the right to tell people what jump bringing the total to 257,034. In Ottawa alone, certainly confers more energy to ridings other than they can or cannot wear. the jump wasForage over 10,354 Moreau civil servants toInc. reach a those located in the Gaspé Peninsula, the North I imagine the bill will pass, and there will be total of 97,047. 418-392-9501 Shore and Lower Saint Lawrence. lengthy, expensive court battles. As well, people will Asked to justify the cuts of the 2006-2015 stretch The statements made by Bernard Généreux will be forced to consider the true consequences of such in the Gaspé Peninsula, Mr. Généreux replied that dif- not help his party land a decent candidate in Avignon- a dangerous precedent. This is just the beginning of Premier Legault’s JOURNALISTS: mandate. I’m not too worried though. We’ve made it Geneviève Gélinas, through many language debates here in Quebec. We Thierry Haroun CONTRIBUTORS: might as well tackle religion head-on also. Head-on, in Cynthia Dow, that most of Bill-21 is about headgear. 208-B Gérard D. 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GASPÉ: - The Conservatives wish to repatriate federal jobs on the Gaspé Coast after the butchering done by the Harper government between 2006 and 2015. In support of the Gaspésie- Îles-de-la-Madeleine candi- date, Jean-Pierre Pigeon and the Member of Parliament for Montmagny-L'Islet- Kamouraska-Rivière-du- Loup, Bernard Généreux, Photo: N. Sergerie made a statement to this effect in Gaspé on June 14. Bernard Généreux and Jean-Pierre Pigeon on tour in Gaspé. “We are talking about the Drumdancer by Aija Komangapik potential decentralization of say that. At the time, very dif- member, we had a $90 billion who is studying in Gaspé. federal employees to bring ficult choices were made to re- investment program. The Lib- them back to Gaspésie. That turn to a balanced budget. erals doubled it to $180 bil- would be great news because Remember that we went lion. They did not even spend Aija Komangapik takes first these are important salaries. through the worst economic 15% of the money. They man- Jobs have been centralized in crisis in the world and Canada aged to have $80 billion in place in National Indigenous the Ottawa region for four was the first to get out and the deficit. We are able to limit ex- years,” says Généreux. first to return to a balanced penses without cutting into the Arts and Stories contest budget, which is important to public sector,” explains Press release Massive cuts by the do. We cannot just run deficits Généreux. June 17, 2019 – Aija Komangapik of Iqaluit has placed first in Conservatives like Mr. Trudeau is doing, in A compensation program the Senior Arts category of the Indigenous Arts and Stories con- addition to doing them in full for people living in remote test. Komangapik, 20, who now studies in Gaspé won the $2,000 In September 2015, the economic growth,” says the areas, infrastructure and a tax cash prize for her art piece Drumdancer. Quebec City daily Le Soleil Conservative MP. rate modulated to encourage “She flows with movement like rubber, and all of her dances calculated that during the Con- the return of seniors to work make her look as vibrant as the midday sun,” she said in her artist servative reign, the number of Balancing the budget should appear in the election statement. federal employees had in- platform of Andrew Scheer's This year’s contest received more than 950 submissions, mak- creased by 2.8% across The Conservative govern- party. ing it the toughest competition in the program’s 15 year history. Canada while it had fallen by ment says it will balance the An EI (employment insur- Winners were selected by a jury of notable Indigenous authors, 28% in the Gaspé Peninsula budget over five years in order ance) reform to accommodate artists and community leaders, including John Kim Bell, Ryan and Magdalen Islands. This to deal with a possible reces- seasonal work is also in the Rice, Drew Hayden Taylor, Rachel Qitsualik-Tinsley, Shirley was a strong centralization in sion. game plan. Moorhouse, Bonnie Devine, Brian Maracle and Maxine Noel. the federal capital region. “We will not do it by cut- “It takes a reform adapted “Aija Komangapik’s Drumdancer arises out of the rich history The number of federal pub- ting positions. We want to re- to a region like yours. It is not of graphics born from the establishment of printmaking in the lic servants in the region went locate employees to regions the worker who is seasonal. It Arctic that has catapulted Inuit art into global appreciation. The from 257 to 186, essentially like yours.” is the job that is seasonal. It digital rendering emanates the vitality and vibrancy, music and through cuts starting in 2011. On the recipe for eliminat- changes the situation. We are dance can offer to society,” said juror Ryan Rice. “The glowing Those numbers include a loss ing the deficit, the Conserva- not closing the door to rethink- dancer flows fluidly without constraint to the beat of the drum, of 30 jobs at Service Canada in tives will focus on economic ing all of that,” says the emitting a freedom cultural continuity and resiliency provides. New Richmond, which were growth, among other things. elected. Drumdancer carries forward an optimistic vision that articulates transferred to the riding repre- “Just making sure to limit The Conservatives are positive energy and free spirit.” sented by Conservative Mem- expenses. Currently, Mr. looking for a candidate in Avi- “We are always so impressed, but not surprised, by the cali- ber of Parliament Christian Trudeau spends all the time for gnon-La Mitis-Matane-Mat- bre of work submitted to the Indigenous Arts and Stories con- Paradis. all kinds of reasons. You re- apédia. test,” said Anthony Wilson-Smith, President and CEO of Cuts also took place at the Historica Canada. “This contest continues to showcase the elo- Forillon National Park and at quence and talent of Indigenous youth throughout Canada, and the Battle of the Restigouche we are proud to provide a platform to amplify their stories.” Historic Site in Pointe-à-la- Indigenous Arts and Stories invites First Nations, Métis and Croix. The closure of the Riv- Inuit artists (ages 6-29) to interpret an aspect of their culture ière-au-Renard marine radio and heritage through literary and visual arts for a chance to earn station was also part of the prizes and national recognition. package. Supporting sponsors include TD Bank, Canada’s History, and When asked about the gov- the Government of Canada. ernment's own cuts, Généreux Historica Canada offers programs you can use to explore, defends job losses. “Ab- learn, and reflect on our history andBusiness what it means to be Cana- solutely, and &they’re rightProfessional to Directory dian.

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Estelle Arsenault Briggs Estelle’s favourite activity is spending time in the Lyndsay Alyssa Benwell HONOURABLE great outdoors with her daddy (Jean-Philippe MENTIONS Arsenault), especially in some of New Carlisle’s My favourite activity to do with my dad is go to the lawn tractor most beautiful spots. In the photo they are races with him and watch him compete! Curtis Benwell having fun at Black Lake together. is my father and this is him at a race last summer!

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Your Nose Knows You smell Chanel No. 5. Now you’re eleven years old and you mother is getting ready to go out. The beautiful fra- grance wafts in the room as she hurries about. You catch a smell of hot homemade bread and it brings back a scene from your childhood, standing in your grandmother’s kitchen. The smell of the saltwater and seaweed takes you back many years. Memories. Nothing is more memorable than smell. Wherever we go in life, our nose goes first. Your memory might be from The annual ESSB math camp helps prepare grade 10 students for provincial math exam. your childhood, a first summer love or your own mother. Whatever it may be, those memories are linked to the smells Photo: courtesy of R. Vendables that accompanied them. Smells can bring those memories flooding back to you. Infants can smell at birth, most likely so that they can identify their mothers. They do not yet tell Cramming at Math Camp the difference between pleasant and unpleasant smells. That is something humans learn as they mature, or as one might say on the Gaspé coast, “Did you get a whiff of that?” Ray Venables growth through a multitude see kids enjoying math so Some people do not have a sense of smell, a condition of initiatives such as… much!” said Guy Galli- CHANDLER: – Twenty- which is called anosmia. Poor them, because it also means math camps…” bois, one of the animators eight grade 10 math students that they have no sense of taste. Some smells are so pow- Last year, 100% of the stu- and member of the eleven- from four Eastern erful that they can trigger epileptic seizures. Rosemary is dents who attended Math person team who took part Shores School Board schools possibly one, yet ylang ylang scent is reported to prevent camp were successful in ob- in the event. attended the fourth annual seizures. There is a whole branch of scientific study and taining their secondary 4 During the students’ stay ESSB math camp in the Parc application based on smell called aromatherapy. Never un- math credits, this suggests in the cabins located beside de la Gaspésie recently. derestimate the power of smell. that the math camp is a suc- the Gîte du Mont Albert, they The objective of the Math Many specific Gaspesian memories can be triggered by cessful activity. participated in hikes, camp- camp which took place be- smell. I am sure that you can go through your memories of The camp was certainly fires and social time. tween June 4 and 6 was to smells and allow them to bring back the feelings of times not for mathphobes. The stu- As part of the community- provide an intensive past. Just close your eyes and reminisce and it will come to dent participants practiced building activities, students study opportunity for stu- you. In the meantime, here are a few that come to mind, not their math during seven in- bought their own groceries in dents to cram for the chal- all of them pleasant. tensive hours broken into one Gaspé before leaving on the Fresh cut wood, piled into the shed lenging provincial math exam to two-hour blocks. In this trip, prepared their own Orange Kool-Aid while being surrounded by way, students practiced the meals, and shared in the Freshly mown grass nature. discipline and concentration cleanup responsibilities. Gingersnap cookies, crunchy and spicy According to ESSB’s needed to sit through a three- “I would definitely attend Homemade bread hot out of the wood stove 2018-2022 Commitment-to- hour exam. another math camp,” said Seaweed Success Plan, “Students Océane Beaudin, a New flip-flops Salad of cucumbers, tomatoes and lettuce profit from a culture, rich The camp wasn’t just student from Evergreen High Horses, especially on a hot day in relationships with the work without play. School. “It (the experi- Bologna frying on the woodstove adults who support their aca- ence)was definitely a confi- Toast, dark and crispy made over a fire demic, social, and emotional “I never thought that I’d dence booster.” Calamine lotion on sunburned skin Evening in Paris perfume Old Spice or Brut after shave Peppermints, the ‘dusty’ kind ACTIVITIES: Wet dogs Beach Time, Group Games, Chicken stuffing with lots of summer savory Fair Field Sports, Water Sports, Picnics, Cedar wood Hikes, Camp Fires, Tuck Time, Crafts and Chapel A Tonette home perm A damp cellar Haven We are now PEANUT FREE. Wild roses Running shoes worn on a hot summer day, with no socks Cream soda Bible Little Campers (A) 7 - 9 yrs June 23 - June 28 Pipe tobacco (boys & girls) Salt cod served with frying pork, onions and grease Camp Girls Camp 10 -12 yrs June 30 - July 5 Lilacs Little Campers (B) 7 - 9 yrs July 7 - July 12 A beach bonfire (boys & girls) Salt water New Carlisle, Quebec Boys Camp 10 -12 yrs July 14 - July 19 Wild strawberries Teen Camp 13 -18 yrs July 21 - July 26 Hay, freshly cut and piled into the barn The chicken shed The outhouse The marsh Rate: $120 Smell helps us to gather information about the world. It can alert us to danger, such as something burning or bad For further information on all food. Smell also helps us to recognize others. Apparently, camps, please phone: we all have our own unique fragrance and it is reported that Nelson Roussy 418-392-5706 (after 7:00 p.m.) identical twins smell the same. This means our scent is at Fair Haven Bible Camp least partly genetic, however, this does not mean that you (July and August) 418-752-5221 should stop showering.

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Obituary In Memory

GUIGNION: Lyall In loving memory of a dear mother and grand- mother who passed away June 21, 1986. Always missed, Cherished and never forgotten. Love Judy, Graham, Janis and grandchildren. Funeral and Celebration of Life

TAPP: Madonna It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Madonna Tapp at the Hotel Dieu de Gaspe on May 31, 2019, at the age of 71. She was surrounded by family and friends after a three year battle with can- LEBLANC-BOURDAGES: Célina cer. January 22, 1924 – January 20, 2019 - 94 years old. Daughter of the late James Tapp and Beatrice Surrounded by her loving family, Mrs. Célina Lemieux; sister of Romeo Tapp and Marcella Harrison, Leblanc Bourdages passed away at the CHSLD in deceased. Beloved mother of Kirk Fournier (deceased) Lévis on January 20, 2019. and Dwaine Fournier (Montreal, QC). Forever loved She was the wife of the late Mr. Philippe Bourdages by her partner Robert (Bobby) Devouge, her family from Lévis, formerly from Gaspé. She was the daugh- Carmen (Ottawa, ON), Will (Oakville, ON), Edwina ter of the late Mr. Jacques Leblanc and Mrs. Anna (Gooderham, ON), Emma (London, ON), Lorenzo Richard. She leaves to mourn her children: Raymond (Barachois, QC), Mill (London, ON), and Norma (Marie Berberi), Gérald (Annette Boily), the late (Brantford, ON), many nieces, nephews, great nieces, LEMIEUX: Evarist Georges, Marc (Nicole Morin) and Suzanne (Michel great nephews and so many precious friends. The family of the late Evarist Lemieux would like Verret); her grandchildren whom she adored: Madonna served as president of Branch 261 of the to inform the public of his funeral arrangements Sébastien (Catherine Bégin), Macha (Dennis Bailey), Royal Canadian Legion and as secretary to the District which will be held in Barachois on June 21, 2019, at Vicky (Joaquim Matilla), Jonathan (Mélanie Pageau) et Commander for several years. Always a staunch sup- 10:30 a.m. at the St. Peter’s Catholic Church. Cynthia (Maxime Béland); her great-grandchildren, porter of Canadian veterans on the Coast, she was in- her darling little ones: Émilio, Emma-Sofia, Anna- strumental in having the cenotaph erected in Camilla, Nolanne, Mila, Malik, Alexis, Romane, Gaëlle, Barachois, QC. She was a First Responder in Barachois The New Carlisle Marguerite, Philippe et Nicolas; her brothers and sis- for several years, and also worked for the Gaspé CLSC Funeral Association ters: the late Joe (the late Mrs. Bertha Parker), the late where she became friends with many of the wonderful extends sympathy to the family of Frank (the late Mrs. Thérèse Beaudet), Zoel (Jeannine people she helped. Ivan Starnes Charbonneau), Thérèse (the late Mr. Aldège Charbon- With Bobby by her side there was nothing that neau) and many nephews and nieces that she adored. Madonna couldn't accomplish. She will be terribly We wish to thank Dr. Maryse Boucher and Dr. missed and always loved. May you rest in peace, Serge André Bégin for their exceptional devotion. We Madonna. Visitation will be held on the evening of Fri- also wish to thank the caregivers of the fourth floor of day, August 2, 2019, and services will be at 10:30 a.m. the CHSLD Alphonse-Desjardins in Lévis for their ex- on Saturday, August 3, 2019, both at St-Peter's Church Tremblay & Barriault, notaires inc cellent work and tender loving care provided to our in Barachois, Quebec. Donations in her memory can Notaries & legal counsel mother during the last five years. be made to the Gaspé Cancer Foundation. A special thanks to Mrs. Gisèle Gingras, a commit- Gilles Tremblay, notary ted personal care attendant who deserves our heartfelt Serge Barriault, notary gratitude for her excellent care and for having accom- PURCHASE YOUR Gaël Tremblay, notary panied our mother, grandmother, great-grandmother ANNOUNCEMENT ONLINE AT and sister with love, tenderness and dignity. THEGASPESPEC.COM 119B Perron Blvd West, New Richmond, Que. FULLY Tel.: (418) 392-5282 • Fax: (418) 392-6155 BILINGUAL The family received condolences at the Complex E-mail: [email protected] SERVICE Claude-Marcoux, located at 1845 Blvd Guillaume- Couture in Lévis on February 1, 2019, and on Satur- day, February 2, 2019. A celebration of life was held Forage Moreau Inc. By Appointment Grenier & Grenier on FebruaryForage 2, 2019 at theMoreau chapel of the Inc. Complex 418-392-9501 LAWYERS Claude-Marcoux.418-392-9501 The family will also receive condo- lences at the Valère-Fortin Funeral Home located at 86 Richard Ste Croix Réal Grenier, b.a.ll.l. Jacques-Cartier Street in Gaspé on Friday, June 21, Denturologist Jules Grenier, b.a.ll.l. 2019, from 7 p.m to 9:30 p.m and on Saturday, June 22 Construction and repair of dentures. from 9 a.m to 11 a.m. A celebration of life will take We also make dentures on implants. place on June 22, 2019, at 11 a.m at the Cathedral in 96 Gérard D. Levesque Blvd, P.O. Box 519 Gaspé. New Carlisle (Quebec) G0C 1Z0 9 Adams Street, Gaspé Tel.: (418) 368-1525 The Valère-Fortin Funeral Home has been en- Tel.: (418) 752-3308 • Fax (418) 752-6935 Quebec G4X 1E5 Fax: (418) 368-1542 trusted with organizing the above mentioned services.

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Every Tuesday: Bingo at 7 Gaspésiens as well as to the Legion Branch 261 Everyone welcome. p.m. people of Îles-de-la-Madeleine Every Monday: The Royal Every Thursday: Dame de Lost: In New Carlisle area, to participate in the Pilgrimage Canadian Legion, Branch 261, SHIGAWAKE: Piques at 1 p.m. Everyone is black with white markings, Land and Sea, Gaspésie-Les will be having a money bingo St. Paul’s Anglican welcome to attend. Thank you male with green eyes. Last Îles. from June 23 to 29, be- at 7 p.m. at the Legion. 18+ Church Women for your support. seen in New Carlisle on June tween Pointe-Navarre and Pe- only. Advance Notice 3rd. $300 reward. Call 418-751- tite-Vallée via Forillon Park. Day Every Thursday: Cards and July 11: Tea, Bake and Craft CASCAPEDIA-ST-JULES: 4891. one: Rivière-au-Renard to St- Games from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sale from noon to 2 p.m. at the Royal Canadian Legion Maurice. Day two Cap-Bon-Ami Free. For more information, Shigawake Community Centre Br. 172 to Gaspé and return. Day contact Lloyd Roussel at 418- (across from the Anglican The Royal Canadian Legion, three: Sentier de la Vallée to 645-3700 or 418-645-2786. Church). Adults $7, children 6 Branch 172, meets monthly Anse-au-Griffon. Day four: Riv- and under free. Door prizes every third Saturday at the Le- ière au Renard to Cap-des- BARACHOIS: and other prizes available. gion located at 55 Gallagher St. Rosiers. Day five: Cap-aux-Os Mountain View to St. Majorique. Day six: St- Golden Age HOPE TOWN: CASCAPEDIA-ST-JULES: Yvon to Petite-Vallée. Day June 26: Military Whist begin- Hope Baptist Church Book Room For Sale: 2 bedroom bungalow seven: St-Marjorique to Pointe- ning at 7 p.m. Hope Baptist Church welcomes The book room is now closed, in Shigawake, new steel roof Navarre. This year we still have June 26: Gardening Work- you. Sunday School for all ages but if you call Kathleen at 418- and 30’ deck, maintenance places available! You are there- shop, all seniors 50 years and at 9:45 a.m. and Corporate 392-4896, she can set up a free, new mac high efficiency fore welcome to register for this older are welcome to come to Worship at 11 a.m. on Sundays. time to go in. wood stove, electric baseboard beautiful event by calling 418- the second gardening work- Prayer Meeting and Bible Study heating as well. Freshly painted 368-6490 (Patricia LeBlanc, shop beginning at 10 a.m. Free. at 7 p.m. on Wednesdays. GESGAPEGIAG: throughout. Laminate flooring. m.c.r.) or 418-752-3386, exten- June 28: Money Bingo begin- Young Peoples for grades 7-11 Important Meeting Large rural lot, low taxes, ask- stion 1212 (Danièle Kavanagh). ning at 7 p.m. Everyone over at 7 p.m. on Fridays. 305 Route This is to inform the community ing price $82,000. Appliances 18 years old is welcome. 132 West, Hope Town, 418- members of Gesgapegiag and and furniture negotiable. To WAKEHAM: September 29: Harvest Sup- 752-5838. the surrounding area that Ges- view, call cell 289-385-0776. Advance Notice per at the Mountain View gapegiag healing lodge Ask for Joanne. (JN26) Wakeham ACW will be holding Golden Age building, 5 p.m. HOPE TOWN: (NNADAP) hosts AA meetings Moving Sale: 12” delta band its annual summer sale on Sat- Community Centre and is open to everyone. If you saw, 6” joiner planer, 10” table urday, July 6, at the York BARACHOIS: July 13: Military Whist begin- are interested in a lifestyle free saw, Columbia rototiller only River Community Hall. There Recreation Centre ning at 8 p.m. of alcohol and substance abuse been used twice (209cc motor). will be a bake sale, handicraft July 5: Gift Bingo beginning at and have the desire to change, All items are like new. If inter- table, white elephant table and 7 p.m. NEW CARLISLE: you are invited to attend meet- ested call 289-385-0776 any- mystery parcels. Afternoon tea July 19: The Barachois Recre- Royal Canadian Legion ings every Monday at 7 p.m. time. Ask for Norbert. (JN26) will be served. $5. Doors open ation Centre will be holding an Saturdays: Legion opens at 1 For Sale: Antiques, original at 2 p.m. 18+ money bingo at 7 p.m. p.m. GESGAPEGIAG: Victorian antique mahogany Bilingual. Over $600 in cash July 1: Mini prince and N.A. Meetings furniture (with weaning chair) YORK: prizes. princess. If you would like to N.A. Meetings held every Tues- brought from England in 1884. York River Seniors’ Club register your child/children, call day at 7 p.m. at the Mawiomi Dessert set. Contact: 418-391- June 30: The York River Sen- CORNER OF THE BEACH: Laura at 418-752-6799. Age Treatment Centre located at 85 7990. (JN19) iors’ Club will be hosting its an- Cultural Museum groups: 0-4, 5-9 and 10-13. School Street in Gesgapegiag. Garage Sale: 7 Saint Etienne nual brunch at Biard’s July 7: Bilingual concert of re- Everyone welcome! For more Street, New Carlisle on Satur- Restaurant, Percé, at 9:30 ligious music and hymn sing at NEW CARLISLE: day, June 29, between 9 a.m. a.m. Tickets are $10 for mem- the Corner of the Beach Cul- Bible Chapel Services UNITED CHURCH and 4 p.m. Household items, bers of the York River Seniors’ tural Museum (former Anglican Sunday: Breaking of Bread for toys, sports equipment and Club and $20 for non mem- Church) starting at 7 p.m. Believers - 9:30 a.m.: night Sunday, June 23 lawn furniture will be for sale. bers. Price includes meal, taxes Everyone welcome. service - 7 p.m.; Wednesday: 10:30 a.m. New Carlisle In case of rain, the sale will and tip. Tickets are available at Bible Study and Prayer - 7 p.m. take place on June 30. (JN26) Photo Cassidy (please phone PORT DANIEL: “You Must Be Born Again.” ANGLICAN CHURCH first) 418-368-2610, Elaine Three Star OF CANADA COAST ROUND-UP Coull 418-368-3935, Debbie Golden Age Club NEW CARLISLE: Sams 418-368-2977 or Tony Every Wednesday: Pétanque Funeral Association AGM Sunday, June 23 Patterson 418-368-3276. Tick- from 7 to 9 p.m. Cost $3. Come The Annual General Meeting of New Carlisle GASPE: ets must be purchased by June and join the fun and learn a the New Carlisle Funeral Associ- 9 a.m. Holy Eucharist Gaspe County WI 26. There will be no bus serv- new game! ation will be held on Tuesday, Hope Town Annual County Fair ice. June 22: Military Whist. June 25, beginning at 4 p.m. at 9 a.m. Holy Eucharist The Gaspé County WI Annual July 1: Canada Day - hotdogs the New Carlisle Town Hall. Port Daniel County Fair is open to public ex- DOUGLASTOWN: and ice cream. 11 a.m. Holy Eucharist hibitors. If you like to cook, gar- Community Centre July 5: Bingo. NEW RICHMOND: den, knit, sew, take Tuesdays: Zumba from 7-8 July 6: 500 card game. Flea Market photographs, do crafts, etc., p.m. $10/class. New clothing has arrived, $1 PARISH OF GASPÉ then the 2019 County Fair pro- Wednesday: Yoga for PORT DANIEL: each. Hot meal at noon. Free. gram has something for you. If women. Two groups: 5:15 p.m. QWI Marcil Branch Donations accepted. To donate Sunday, June 23 you are interested in being an to 6:45 p.m. and 7:15 p.m. to Advance Notice or obtain furniture, please call St. Andrew’s - York exhibitor in this year's fair, 8:45 p.m. $17/class (drop in). July 20: Strawberry Social 418-392-5161. Open on Fri- 9 a.m. Holy Eucharist please contact Rhonda Stewart Requires minimal experience in from noon to 2 p.m. at the days and Saturdays from 10 Visit of Primate Fred Hiltz at [email protected]. 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MEMBER OF Marcil W.I. 2019 Update Mental Health and Wellness Ethel Bradbury, Marcil Branch, Sec. SHIGAWAKE: - The Marcil Branch of the Quebec Women’s In- Gaspésie holds public sessions stitute supports the community by encouraging youth through agri- Cynthia Dow me so much good. It reminded Shores School Board. cultural school fair gardens; pre-k and kindergarten students through me that I need to think about The aim of the events was poster paintings and stories from the grades 2 to 6. To support the ESCUMINAC: - An enthusi- myself sometimes. We need to start a discussion within organization at the county level members participate in baking and astic crowd of 20 women more conversations and more local communities about men- handicraft competitions; help people in need (ex. if there is a house came out on June 12 to the connection. Sometimes we tal health and how we can find fire); support the local SPEC newspaper by publicizing our news; municipal building in Pointe à feel that no one else can un- ways to enhance our mental conduct fundraising by having a strawberry social annually at the la Garde for a public session derstand what we are living wellness. Three-Star building in Port Daniel; and have a W.I. Booth at the organized by Mental Health through. We have been taught Meanwhile the CISSS has Bonaventure fair each year, with a sale table of fudge, cookies, etc. and Wellness Gaspésie. to keep our troubles to our- been helping to train people in Annually, ten meetings are held, usually at a member’s home. They heard presentations, selves, but when we share, we English in suicide prevention There is fellowship, a delicious lunch and a few laughs. Usually an an- including Sherry Condo’s realize we don’t need to feel and Mental Health First Aid. nual meeting is held to appoint new officers for the following year, about the impact of residential shameful or guilty, and we In the fall, two one-day but many times the positions stay the same as numbers are small. schools, identified what they discover that we are not fairs will be held at which We are calling for new members, please. At the meetings members are grateful for, and sang a alone.” mental health and stress re- address their respective chair reports and activities. cheery song. A series of public events duction techniques will be on The Agriculture chair, Gloria Hayes, reports each month about Mary Robertson who was were organized this spring by the menu: Saturday, October any subject pertaining to agriculture, especially the student fair gar- hired by CASA earlier this various members of the Task 19 at Galgoasiet Hall in Ges- dens. She takes letters to Shigawake Port Daniel School for the stu- spring to organize sessions in Force on Mental Health, in- gapegiag and Saturday, Octo- dents regarding the gardens and has delivered the seeds to the the Bay of Chaleur area com- cluding the First Nations Re- ber 26 at the community school. The Bonaventure Agriculture Society gave our Branch $200 mented that “The women are gional Adult Education centre in Gespeg. to help with the student school fair prizes last year. We appreciate telling me that this is some- Centre, Gesgapegiag campus, (Full disclosure: Cynthia their generous help. thing that we don’t get enough Family Ties, Vision Percé- Dow was one of the speakers Education chair, Bertha Hayes, keeps members updated on the of.” One lady said: “This did Gaspé Now, and the Eastern at the Escuminac event.) latest news on health tips, etc.; informs members about W.I. news; quizzes; and reads poems, such as Dust if you Must. Health chair, Emily Almond, is a very busy lady at home these World Kidney Cancer Day 2019 days and she provides members with many tips on home care. Ethel Bradbury, who is in charge of publicity, sends Spec any Karen Ross news that needs to be publicized for the W.I. , advance notices, no- tices for fundraising and activity reports. FREDERICTON: - Thursday, Dorcas Secretary is Linda McGie and Emily Almond, send out June 20, patients, caregivers, get well and sympathy cards to members of the community. healthcare professionals, re- The largest item is the Agricultural School Fair Gardens in Au- searchers and local kidney can- gust. Hopefully, a large number of students will take part in the gar- cer organizations will be dens this year. Members have a booth at the fair where they sell celebrating World Kidney Can- tickets on a grocery basket worth $90; a fudge and cookies table; an cer Day by talking about kid- art display; and a second hand book table. Hope to see a lot of you ney cancer. at this interesting booth. They want everybody to be On April 27 the branch hosted the Annual County Convention talking about kidney cancer in where there was the Baking and Handicraft Competition. order to help raise awareness of On May 24 and 25, the QWI Annual Convention was held at the this forgotten cancer. Kidney MacDonald Campus in Montreal. President Audrey Dea attended. cancer is the deadliest urologi- She brought a Bank for Days for Girls which Ethel painted. This bank cal illness that we have. It is David Ross is to support girls seeking better education. The theme was School the 10th most common cancer Days. in Canada. tion. pate if asked. Only 30% cur- At the last meeting, a motion was passed that members would no There is a need to educate Early detection increases rently participate in clinical tri- longer use plastics at any of our events as our oceans are so very pol- people about the risk factors. the chances of kidney cancer als. luted and it is time we be more aware of what we use now. They are: diabetes, obesity, not recurring after the initial In order to have research we Last, but not least, the ladies of Marcil Branch wish to acknowl- smoking, being part of a fam- surgery. need more patients to partici- edge Bethany Hayes for the 2019-2020 W.I. Program. ily of inherited kidney cancer, There is some hope, thanks pate and more funding. We wish all of you a very safe and healthy spring and summer. age (though we are seeing to research, clinical trials and When David (Karen Ross’ For Home and Country more young people than be- the patients who participated. husband) was managing his fore), advanced kidney disease, In the past 5 years and the past kidney cancer we needed so and certain chemicals in the decade there has been a dra- much help and so many did work place environment matic change. 10 years ago the help in so many ways and our VILLAGE Having these risk factors Complete Response Rate to family is so grateful but the Real Estate Agency does not necessarily mean you treatment was 1% - 2%. place we went to for our infor- will develop kidney cancer but With the targeted drug ther- mation about treatment options Suzanne Landry CERTIFIED REAL ESTATE BROKER AEO some people will. apies and the immunotherapy and access, side effects and 418-752-0792 People need to know what treatments and combinations, general information about the [email protected] the symptoms are. Kidney can- the Complete Response Rate disease was Kidney Cancer www.suzannelandry.ca cer symptoms are very subtle. has risen to 10% - 15%. We Canada/Cancer du Rein BusinessMost tumours& are found with-Professionalneed more research and re- Canada. They guided Directoryus Friendly bilingual service from Matapedia to Port Daniel out symptoms. The symptoms search dollars to raise these through the treatments and pro- 19 years experience are: fullness in either flank or percentages. vided support, information and the abdomen, pain in either Shared decision making be- so much more.” flank or the abdomen, and tween a doctor and a patient is If you know of someone blood in the urine crucial. Remember the most who has been recently diag- Stage IV which involves the important person in a clinical nosed, has kidney cancer or spread of the cancer may pres- setting is the patient. Patients would like to make a donation, ent pain in the area of the who understand and become please tell them about Kidney metastasis. engaged in their treatment live Cancer Canada/Cancer du Rein Incidence rates are increas- longer. Canada. ing and people are dying of Kidney cancer research can The website address is kidney cancer every day. only advance through clinical www.kidneycancercanada.ca Globally we need early detec- trials. A survey discovered that or www.cancerdurein.ca or call tion, prevention and risk reduc- 90% of patients would partici- 1-866-598-7166.

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SUNDAY, JUNE 30 GREEN 9 am FREE Yoga at the Beach (Please bring your own mat)

GREEN 4 pm Prince /Princess & Mini Prince/Princess (Hosted by the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #64)

GREEN 6­8 pm The Garage Band

TOWN HALL 7 pm Amazing Race Rally (START Town Hall Parking) Registration: $5 per person

GREEN 8 pm + Nash Stanley Best Float MONDAY, JULY 1 $150 NCHS 11 am PARADE (gathering at 10:15 am) children 9 & under MUST be Cash Prize! with an adult. If you are entering an ATV (plated & insured), you must be 16+, wear a helmet, and no circulating post­parade except to drive home / INFO Karla Gallan 418­752­4760

GREEN Noon Opening Ceremonies Word from the Mayor/Raising of the Flag/Anthem

12­2:30 pm Teddy Bear Picnic by Family Ties (games, face painting & more) Family photo shoot fundraiser ($5 fee)

1­4 pm Car & Bike Show ($5 entry) INFO: Anthony Atkins 418­752­0601 CASH & participation prizes! Cars also welcome in the Parade *Bring your kids to VISIT the Fire Truck & Police car *

2 pm Washer Tournament hosted by the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 64 $20 team of 2 / REGISTRATION at 1 pm INFO 418­752­5495 or 418­752­6799

3­4 pm Nail Drive & Chainsaw Competition

6­8 pm Po Lazarus

8:30­9:30 pm The Browns Part 1

9:30 pm FIREWORKS!

10 pm Bonfire Lighting

10­11 pm The Browns Part 2

PLEASE NOTE: *PLUS OTHER ON-SITE ACTIVITIES* THE FOLLOWING WILL BE STRICTLY PROHIBITED Hope to see you there!

Canada Day New Carlisle 2019 Fête du Canada New Carlisle

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