Contract 400119680 ESTABLISHED • MAY 1975 VOLUME 43 / NO 49 / DECEMBER 13, 2017 $1.50 (Tax included) Patient refused at the Paspebiac CLSC was already dead Geneviève Gélinas A 74-year-old man, from Duguay remained vague about vestigation. from 10 p.m., the paramedics Bonaventure suffered from what could be done to reduce “The real issue remains. have to drive the patient to the GASPÉ: – The death of a man cardiac arrest at 11:13 p.m. The those delays. “The analysis has Will we have, yes or no, a doc- closest hospital emergency, refused at the Paspebiac CLSC paramedics initiated cardiopul- to be made with the para- tor on duty 24 hours a day, Maria or Chandler. But the the night of November 23 has monary resuscitation when medics. Then if there are re- seven days a week, in the fu- guidelines provided by the nothing to do with the absence they arrived at 11:25 pm. When quests to be made at the ture? If somebody has a heart CISSS to the paramedics men- of a doctor on duty during that they called the CLSC at 11:45 ministry, that’s our responsibil- attack and is driven (to the tion some exceptions, includ- night, an internal inquiry made p.m., the team of one doctor ity.” CLSC) by his wife, he won’t ing a cardiac arrest. In such a by the Gaspésie Integrated and five nurses directed them The report was completed be received?,” reacted the Parti case, they must go to the Health and Social Service Cen- to the Maria hospital, 57 kilo- on November 29 but wasn’t québécois Bonaventure MNA Paspebiac CLSC. The fact that tre (CISSS) concluded. metres from Bonaventure. made public before, “the time Sylvain Roy. this exception isn’t mentioned According to the report, the Paspebiac is only 22 kilome- for the (Health) minister’s team From midnight to 8 a.m., in the CISSS report is “disturb- patient died several minutes tres away. to be aware of it,” stated Ms. only patients arriving by am- ing,” states Mr. Tremblay-Roy. before the paramedics called The Health Ministry stan- Duguay. bulance will be received at the “I find it deplorable that the CLSC and the dards require a doctor to be on “We reacted at the National Paspebiac CLSC, explained such an event was needed to doctor/nurses team made the duty 12 to 16 hours per day at Assembly and we won’t add the CISSS officials. get a doctor on duty at all right decision by directing the the Paspebiac CLSC, stated au- anything else,” wrote the “If we had paramedics times,” states Pier-Luc Bujold, ambulance to Maria hospital, thors of the CISSS report. spokesperson of Health minis- ready to react by the minute, president of the Syndicat des (which requires 30 more min- However, “the history consists ter Gaétan Barrette. we would improve the survival infirmières, infirmières auxili- utes to reach). of offering medical services 24 chances,” believes Mr. Roy. aires et inhalothérapeutes de “Beyond a reasonable hours a day,” they add. A coroner “We’re lucid. The man had l’Est du Québec (SIIIEQ). doubt, they couldn’t save him Ms. Duguay guaranteed a investigation limited chances (of survival). The SIIIEQ is asking for anyway with the technical doctor to be on duty for 24 But the system still gave him apologies from the CISSS to equipment that they have in hours a day, seven days a week The Coroner’s office is in- less chances,” says André the nurse who answered the Paspebiac,” stated the CISSS for the future. A recently re- vestigating the Bonaventure Tremblay-Roy, vice-president paramedics and who was sus- president and chief executive cruited general practitioner will patient’s death as well. The in- of the Fraternité des tra- pended until November 28. officer, Chantal Duguay. The move to the area in January, quiry, made by coroner Renée vailleurs du préhospitalier du “That’s a matter of acknowl- report, signed by two managers mainly to practice in Paspe- Roussel, “aims at clarifying the Québec, which represents the edgement. For a nurse who of the Integrated Centre, was biac. probable causes and the cir- Bonaventure paramedics. It puts her whole heart into her made public on December 7. The report doesn’t analyze cumstances of the deceased,” would have taken eight fewer job, that’s difficult to endure,” During the night of Novem- the 12 minutes taken by the wrote the Coroner’s Office minutes to intervene if the Mr. Bujold says. ber 23/ 24, no doctor was on paramedics to reach the pa- spokesperson. paramedics had had full-time The CISSS writes, at the duty from midnight to 8 a.m., a tient’s house after the 911 call. Health workers and the schedules, he emphasizes. end of its report, that “the facts situation that occurred 28 times They wait for calls from their Bonaventure Member of the When there’s no doctor on reported by the media don’t do between June 1 and November homes, not in the ambulance or National Assembly (MNA) duty from midnight and on, the justice to the work of the 17. at the ambulance station. Ms. asked for an independent in- CISSS report mentions that nurses and doctors of the

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Expected deficit GASPÉ PENINSULA: - Mis- Thierry Haroun treatment and abuse of all GASPÉ PENINSULA: - The Gaspésie Integrated Health and So- sorts towards seniors are a re- cial Services Center is anticipating a deficit this year, this was con- ality in our society, including firmed to Spec by its financial spokesperson, Jean-Pierre Collette. on the Gaspé. That’s the rea- At the last governing board meeting that was held in Gaspé, the son why there will soon be a Financial Department of the CISSS announced that the expected campaign on that issue. Spec deficit will reach close to $900,000 for the financial year that ends was at the press conference of on March 31. The organization, as for all provincial government the organization that is organizations, must, by law, balance its budget. Part of the deficit launching this important ini- is caused by the higher cost of drugs. As for solutions, Mr. Col- tiative in the Percé Rock lette, says that there are a few on the table to reduce costs and bal- MRC. ance the budget at term. “For instance, we are thinking of On December 5, the round reorganizing departments, fusion of computing systems, to favour table to counter abuse towards energy cost saving projects, and so forth.” The annual budget of the elderly in the MRC of the CISSS is valued at $30 million. Rocher-Percé gave a press conference in Chandler which was attended by many jour- Oh Silent Night nalists from the region and Jeanie LeLacheur those involved in community GASPÉ: Gaspé has a special Christmas tradition that is standing groups. “With seniors, against Photo: T. Haroun the test of time. For twenty-eight years now on a silent night in mistreatment” is the slogan of The spokesperson of the table, Suzanne Bourget. late November people fill a tiny church in Cap aux Os to sing the the campaign which will take songs and hear the Old Old Story. Heated with a box stove, a rem- place starting in January and Nadia Minassian cry. The re- available starting next spring. nant of a time even before electricity and illuminated by coal oil continuing until the spring of lationship that was expressed “It’s so important to reach the lamps which lends its air of quiet reverence to all who enter in to 2019 (yes, an 18-month cam- during that scene was of a se- anglophone community be- hear glad tidings of Him born humbly in a stable in Bethlehem. paign). rious matter. cause they are also concerned Generations have come and gone to the service over the years This project is unique Following the press con- by this serious issue. We will and as the coal oil lamps flicker perhaps touched by some ghostly given that there will be some ference, Nadia Minassian, had do a presentation in English in presence somehow awakened by the love and fond memories car- 20 presentations of a particu- this to say to Spec. “We must the West part of the MRC, the ried in the hearts of their people we remember; other years when lar kind which means that realize that this subject has to Port-Daniel-Gascons area and children long since grown and moved away laughingly drank hot everywhere a presentation is be taken very seriously. More- one in the East part of the chocolate, ate Christmas goodies and once upset an oil lamp caus- made, it will include seminars, over, we, on the Gaspé, have MRC, in the Barachois area.. ing quite a stir. We remember the Sunday School classes who made tips, tools, debates and a the highest rate of seniors in The dates are yet to be fixed the decorations for the Christmas tree, and those who brought the sketch interpreted by two the province. Mistreatment of but we will keep you posted,” tree and decorated it. We are grateful for those who brought wood artists: Comedian Pierre- seniors comes from where she pointed out before adding: for the fire, and moved the snow so carolers could park. We fondly André Bujold and puppeteer, you don't expect it. Often it ''mistreatment can take many remember those who played the organ and sang, the countless peo- Karine Leblanc. The duo, dur- comes from the family and forms, such as psychological ple who read bible verses, the guitar and sometimes violin players ing the conferences, will pres- even the children on their par- abuse, physical, financial or and all who come to raise their voices in song. We remember the ent a scene with a mother and ents. This campaign is a must even sexual abuse. These are warmth from the wood stove, the hot chocolate makers and all her son in conflict. A situation and we hope that many will taboo subjects but they have who brought gifts of food to share. where the son abuses his attend these conferences to be debated in the public.” As we look back and forward in lives sometimes too busy to ap- mother psychologically. which will be presented in our The CALACS, CAVAC, Cen- preciate the small beautiful moments, it seems the perfect time to A short scene was pre- MRC,” she added. tre d’Action Bénévole Gas- say thank you to the dedicated community members who make sented in Chandler in front of The spokesperson of the cons-Percé, CISSS, FADOQ, the Cap-aux-Os Carol Service such an important part of our Christ- the audience and the journal- Table, Suzanne Bourget, con- CASA and the regional mas Journey, and a special thanks to Kim Simpson for her faithful ists. A very touching moment firms that an English version Alzheimer Society are some dedication to this event. that made MRC Prefect, of these conferences will be of the partners. Work to resume soon on the Grand Cascapedia bridge

Gilles Gagné sécurité au travail, the reaching its deadline. The CNESST, Quebec’s body in bridge has been closed since CASCAPEDIA-ST-JULES: – charge of health and safety at May 8 due to erosion under pil- On December 8, Quebec’s the workplace. lar number 9. Transport department an- The CNESST then re- That erosion observation nounced that the main repair quested the approval of an en- was attributed to a very high work on the Grand Cascapedia gineer before lifting the repair water level of the river during River bridge was stopped on work halt, mentions Sophie the previous days but a report November 29 and was sup- Gaudreault, of Quebec’s de- obtained from Transport Que- posed to resume on December partment of Transport, in a bec showed that there was a 11 or shortly after. press release. Some data col- void under that pillar already in The main reason for that lecting and analysis were car- 2015. halt was the presence of a void ried out and correction Transport Quebec mentions that was more significant than measures were applied to as- in its press release that there expected under one of the pil- sure the safety of the workers will be “no impact on the final lars slated for consolidation assigned to repair the bridge. delivery of the project, namely work. The CNESST was sup- traffic resumption on the The situation was first no- posed to make the final ap- bridge, scheduled for the end ticed by a Transport Quebec proval of the remediation of June.” In reality, the min- Photo: G. Gagné employee who then notified measures applied to the site. It istry had mentioned that traffic Major repair work was stopped between November 29 and De- the Commission des normes, was expected to be done on would resume at the beginning cember 10 at the Grand Cascapedia bridge supporting High- de l’équité, de la santé et de la December 11, as SPEC was of June on that bridge. way 132.

Page 2, December 13, 2017 - Spec Fewer young people elected Police in municipal elections report

Geneviève Gélinas youngest mayor of the Gaspé, The Bureau des enquêtes indépendantes, (BEI) the police unit cre- Mathieu Lapointe. Electors ated by the Quebec government to investigate certain police GASPÉ – A smaller number didn’t express concerns about interventions, has completed its report regarding an event that of youths aged 18 to 35 years his age during his campaign, occurred in Gaspé on October 23, 2016. A 32 year-old man old were elected at the No- the 31-year-old man reports. from Gaspé was then injured when shot at by a Sûreté du vember 5 municipal election “But I’ve heard that people Québec police officer, in the shopping mall parking lot of than in 2013. They now repre- wanted change.” Carrefour Gaspé. That man was carrying a screw driver and sent less than 10% of Gaspe- Mr. Lapointe didn’t worry was walking towards one of the police officers. The police of- sian municipal represen- about his age either. “I’ve ficers had previously tried to talk to the man and had maced tatives. But in spite of that sta- done a term as councillor from him but to no avail. tistic, municipal politics expe- 2013. I’ve been a develop- rienced some rejuvenation in ment agent at the (Avignon) The Bureau des enquêtes indépendantes has submitted the conclu- the region. MRC. I got to know other sions of its report to the Quebec Department of Justice, Two young mayors and 27 elected representatives of the which will determine what charges, if any, can be laid against young councillors were Credit: Danik O'Connor territory. It was natural for me elected on the Gaspé Penin- to run.” the police officers. Charges could also be laid against the man injured in that intervention. The 32-year-old man had been in- sula and in the Magdalen Is- To have 11 youth less (than in There are two councillors lands, for a total of 29. It’s 2013] may seem negative, but younger than Mr. Lapointe on volved in a previous altercation with a neighbour several hours clearly less than in 2013, we also have to check the 35 the Carleton-sur-Mer council, before the police intervention and was known by the police. when 40 youths (3 mayors and to 45 years old age range, Jean-Simon Landry and He was not seriously injured. 37 councillors) took the lead which I don’t consider as old", Marie-Hélène Richard. “What of municipalities. points out Danik O'Connor, is fun is that we have a good Youths now represent coordinator of the Commis- balance; younger people and 9.35% of the municipal rep- sion jeunesse Gaspésie-Îles- older people. We have to rep- resentatives; they were de-la-Madeleine. resent the population as much 12.86% in 2013. In the general as possible. We have interest- population, there are 16.65% has tried to recruit young can- ing discussions.” of 18 to 35-year-old youths. didates, Mr. O’Connor ex- Allyson Cahill-Vibert, 25 More than half of the munici- plains. “We did an awareness years-old, is the youngest of palities, that is to say 23 out of campaign on social medias Percé municipal councillors. 44, have no young person with success stories (of young At the same table, there are among their representatives. mayors and councillors). It also Andréanne Trudel Vibert, Port-Daniel—Gascons, Shi- was shared a lot on social 27 years old and Nicolas Ste- gawake, Escuminac, Hope media.” Croix, 32 years old. It means and Hope Town are part of “We have to consider the that three of eight councillors that category, as well as Gaspé reality of the 25 to 35-year-old are less than 35 years old. and Bonaventure. people, at an age when they Ms. Cahill-Vibert has no- New Carlisle and Cascapé- enter the labour market and ticed that the various genera- dia-Saint-Jules have one coun- start a family. It leaves them tions listen to each other on cillor aged between 18 and 35 less time for involvement,” the council. "Older persons on their council. Chandler and Mr. O’Connor adds. “Munici- teach us how it works and we VILLAGE Caplan do better with two pal councils will have to find a bring new ideas," she says. Real Estate Agency young councillors. At the way to conciliate family life The councillor thinks that Suzanne Landry other end of the spectrum, and elected representatives’ her age helped her to get CERTIFIED REAL ESTATE BROKER AEO three youths sit at the table in responsibilities and it’s impor- elected. “In at least 60% of 418-752-0792 Percé, Carleton-sur-Mer and tant that municipalities them- houses – and I visited them all [email protected] Grosse-Île. selves promote youth in my district – I was told that www.suzannelandry.ca The only two municipali- involvement.” it was a good thing to see Friendly bilingual service ties that elected a mayor of 35 Full-time mayor offices are young people come back. Peo- from Matapedia to Port Daniel years old or less are Carleton- more likely to attract young ple said to we had to put aside 19 years experience sur-Mer, with Mathieu La- people, believes Mr. O’Con- our old issues and make room pointe, 31 years of age, and nor. "Our region is made up of for younger (candidates).” Cloridorme, with Denis several small municipalities. Ms. Cahill-Vibert obtained Fortin, who is 34 years old. The mayor’s job isn’t paid like 79% of the votes in her district ALL PARTS ARE “Of course, between 9% a full-time job even if some- against two candidates. GUARANTEED and 10% of youth is not times, it’s a full-time job. It’s enough (…). To have 11 fewer not attractive to young people 18 to 35-years-olds THE LARGEST AUTO RECYCLING who have to make a living." elected per MRC youth (than in 2013) may CENTRE IN NORTHERN N.B. seem negative, but we also The Commission jeunesse co- have to check the 35 to 45 ordinator points out that Avignon : 8/75 5 miles west of Campbellton year old age range, which I Gaspé and Carleton-sur-Mer, Bonaventure : 7/91 1(866) 753-4108 • (506) 753-4108 don’t consider as old. I felt a which offer full-time wages, Rocher-Percé : 5/38 Fax: (506) 753-6156 75 Route 275 rejuvenation, people who have young mayors. Côte-de-Gaspé : 3/35 [email protected] Glencoe, NB E3N 4Y2 were less than 35 years old (at The key is also to encour- Haute-Gaspésie : 2/57 the last election) and who are age young people to get in- Îles-de-la-Madeleine : 4/14 now part of the next age volved in their community Total : 29/310 range,” says Danik O’Connor, very early, as early as 12 years coordinator of the Commis- of age, says Mr. O’Connor. sion jeunesse Gaspésie-Îles- "From this pool of young peo- Please check the website de-la-Madeleine, the region’s ple could emerge future coun- Youth Commission. cillors or future mayors." www.northshorecinema.ca For example, Percé mayor for a detailed listing Cathy Poirier is 42 years old Being young is and Gaspé mayor Daniel Côté sometimes an asset Tel: 506-753-5454 52 Roseberry St. is 38 years old. To book a special showing (Irene): Campbellton, N.B. (506) 753-4108 E3N 2G4 The Commission jeunesse Carleton-sur-Mer has the Page 3, December 13, 2017 - Spec Editorial page

specialized services and social work. Some ber that Justin Trudeau was in third place when measures that initially look like savings end up another endless electoral campaign, the 78-day Commentary costing way more in remediation means. federal one in 2015, took off. Gilles Gagné Fortunately for the Liberal government, the François Legault, a former Parti Québécois economy of Quebec is faring reasonably well, as minister, is currently leading the pack, according the unemployment rate is low and there is sus- to the latest surveys. He would be ill-advised to tained demand for workers in the labour market. think that he will undoubtedly be the next premier However, that reality hides some disturbing facts of Quebec though. His political platform is full of about the growing trend of “poor workers,” people contradictions and, depending on the topics, he A long electoral forced to fill two jobs to make ends meet or forced changes his mind sometimes on the same day. to revert to food banks to feed their families. His Coalition avenir Québec platform is incredibly campaign is starting Unfortunately for the same Liberal govern- weak in regional development matters, and he will ment, the electorate seems to think that the team need those regions if he is to secure a majority The December 8 end of the National Assem- of Philippe Couillard is worn out. The Liberal Party government. He is far from that as of now. bly session spells relief for its members, espe- of Quebec has been in power for about thirteen- Chances are that Quebecers will choose a mi- cially considering that work will only resume at the and-a-half of the last 15 years. Almost two-thirds nority government between August and October beginning of February, after about 55 days of rel- of the cabinet members have made it over the 1st. Quebecers are not renowned to liking minor- ative break. They will certainly need that break, stretch, an unusually long period. No political ity government but they shouldn’t panic at that considering that 2018 is an election year and the party in Quebec has dominated the scene that idea. poll cannot be held later than October 1, if Pre- way since the Union nationale of Maurice Dup- The best stretch of the Liberal Party tenure mier Philippe Couillard respects the electoral law. lessis between 1944 and 1960. since 2003 occurred during the minority govern- That fixed deadline has the advantage of set- The Liberal Party was helped in the 2014 elec- ment of Jean Charest, between March 2007 and ting the record straight for the electors but we can tion by the incredibly inept campaign of Pauline December 2008. Hard-pressed by the now-de- see that it might lead to an unbelievably long cam- Marois, who opted for an election without being funct Action démocratique du Québec and the paign, as the last few weeks have shown that the beaten in a National Assembly vote. For a minor- Parti Québécois, that regime maintained a bal- battle has already started. ity government, it was an unbelievably bad deci- ance between social and economic measures. Using a budgetary surplus of slightly over $2 sion, something that fuelled the perception that The first 12 months of Pauline Marois, be- billion, the Liberal government of Mr. Couillard the Parti Québécois was not in tune with the pop- tween September 2012 and September 2013, has been distributing gifts for weeks now. Its cab- ulation. That party still hasn’t recovered from that were not too bad either, before she got lost in her inet members have announced “reinvestments” in tactical gaffe and seems to fail in rejuvenating its obsession for the secular charter. education, in health care and, on December 10, to pool of supporters. Quebec solidaire will not win the next Quebec reduce poverty. Its third place in recent surveys, with a paltry poll but in a minority government, they could play The irony of that latter announcement comes support of 19%, spells trouble for its leader Jean- an important role, especially through forcing the from the fact that since 2014, poor families and François Lisée. His leadership is not contested other three parties in making room for social and middle-class households have been the hardest yet because the party cannot afford another lead- educational measures. hit cross sections of the population. Low-income ership race during an electoral year. However, it People bored by electoral campaigns will prob- people experienced service reductions in a num- would be misleading to count Mr. Lisée, a re- ably find 2018 quite long, but political buffs will ber of ministries, including access to education, doubtable tactician, for dead. One must remem- likely find it quite exciting.

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Gilles Gagné according to Sproule, a very pletion and production tion at Bourque in 2012. Environnement Vert-plus weak probability of leading to methodologies utilized in the Sproule Associates rates at spokesperson. CARLETON – Environ- a commercial development. It wells.” 26% the probability of ex- He is surprised to see Ms. nement Vert-plus, the Gaspe- is on page 29 of Sproule’s re- Pascal Bergeron underlines tracting 16 million barrels of Ritchie-Roussy talking about sian ecological group has port,” says Mr. Bergeron. another omission. “On Sep- oil from Bourque. The proba- the creation of 100 to 150 jobs come to the conclusion that “If we use another evalua- tember 25, 2017, Jean- bility is higher to extract only in these circumstances. Those the Bourque location has no or tion method, called contin- François Belleau, Pétrolia’s 4 million barrels from that lo- jobs have previously been very little oil potential, despite gency resources, the level of spokesperson, affirmed not cation, mentions the Sproule mentioned on a few occasions, the publication of a November recoverable oil could be as knowing about the necessity report on page 18 and 29. It and linked to the liquefaction 23 press release by that site low as an interval between to use fracking (rock fractur- represents 10 to 12 days of of natural gas by a potential operator, Pieridae Energy, stat- 600,000 and 2.6 million bar- ing) at Bourque. At that time, Quebec consumption. We are partner of Pieridae Energy, a ing that up to 827 barrels of oil rels, but 600,000 barrels only he already had in his hands the far from provincial autonomy, company named Tugliq. The are on site. represents a day-and-a-half of deposit permeability data sub- points out Mr. Bergeron. liquefaction unit would be lo- Pieridae Energy, a Calgary- Quebec consumption,” he mitted to Sproule, which are “Why is the company talk- cated in Gaspé if the project based company that took con- says. 0.01 to 0.02 micro-Darcy ing about 827 million barrels ever gets off the ground. trol of Pétrolia, the former A look at Pieridae Energy’s since the first drilling at if it is not to make believers “Has the mayor of Mur- operator of the site, earlier this press release shows a brief Bourque. There is no oil de- dream of it? Only presenting dochville had access to a job year, released that information mention of the recoverable oil posit in the world operated that number as good news creation scenario and if so, while partially quoting a re- notion, but it fails to refer to without fracking with perme- while omitting all the negative how and can she make it pub- port prepared by an Albertan page 29 of Sproule’s report. ability lower that 0.1 micro- conclusions is fraudulent. The lic? Is she only dreaming consultant, Sproule Associates It says “according to the Darcy, which is five to ten managers of Pieridae act like about such a scenario?” asks Limited. best estimate in the report, the times more permeable (than crooks in presenting such a re- Mr. Bergeron. Pascal Bergeron, the volume of petroleum initially- Bourque’s). In fact, the devel- ality,” adds Pascal Bergeron. At the November public spokesperson for Environ- in-place contained in the opment plan proposed by the He mentions that the meeting of the Côte-de-Gaspé nement Vert-plus, criticized Bourque reservoir is at 827 company (Pétrolia, now a sub- mayor of Murdochville, MRC, Environnement Vert- Pieridae Energy’s omissions million barrels. This volume is sidiary of Pieridae) rests on Delisca Ritchie-Roussy unfor- plus representatives asked the in its press release. bracketed by estimates made the HMSF, which means hori- tunately believed in the selec- council of mayors to withdraw “The company has omitted with 90% and 10% certainty zontal multi-stage fracking. tive numbers presented by its support from the Bourque to mention that the same re- resulting in volumes of 256 That is on page 26 of Pieridae. project and to become in- port evaluated the quantity of million barrels and 1,606 mil- Sproule’s report,” insists Pas- “It must be remembered formed about that initiative. recoverable oil at 4 million lion barrels respectively. cal Bergeron. that neither the Natives of the “The mayors flatly refused to barrels. The independent re- These estimates do not ac- “We now have in our hands region nor the Non-Natives, or withdraw their support,” he port of Alberta-based firm count for the amount of the concrete data proving that the rest of the province’s pop- says. Sproule (also) confirms the petroleum in place thought to Pétrolia has been lying to the ulation have given their con- Pascal Bergeron says that necessity to frack in order to be recoverable nor the eco- public all these years,” adds sent to the Quebec fracking would imply dozens exploit the “deposit.” More- nomic factors in their eventual Environnement Vert-plus’ government engaging in hy- of wells near the source of two over, all the resources de- development, both of which spokesperson. Pétrolia con- drocarbon development, and important salmon rivers, Dart- scribed in the report have, may be affected by the com- ducted its first drilling opera- less so to fracking,” states the mouth and York.

According to Environnement Vert-plus, mayors are being misled

Gilles Gagné for objective information,” natural gas represents a good adds Mr. Bergeron. transition fuel between oil “People can easily pretend and renewable sources of en- CARLETON – The elected that they don’t have the rele- ergy. officials of the Côte-de-Gaspé vant information when they “In order to be a real tran- MRC and Gaspé constituency refuse to meet with people sition fuel, natural gas, of fos- are continuing to ignore in- having that information. We sil origin like oil, would have formation that is available have offered to provide the to lead to a greenhouse effect and are consequently getting mayors and Gaétan Lelièvre gas reduction for the entangled in requests to get with the information they are province. However, even with the Quebec government ori- seeking from the government. a marginal exploitation sce- entations in hydrocarbon de- We have asked the mayor of nario, underrated fugitive velopment, according to Gaspé (and now Côte-de- emissions and an underrated Pascal Bergeron, spokesper- Gaspé prefect) Daniel Côté conversion level of carbon son for Environnement Vert- and Gaétan Lelièvre for a dioxide emissions from plus. meeting several times, and methane, the BAPE commis- The government has a dual they told me that it would sioners concluded in 2014 role in this file, as legislator happen. However, nobody that Quebec’s greenhouse ef- and promoter, points out Mr. contacted me. Even (Natural fect gases would increase by Bergeron, in reference to Resources Minister) Pierre 3% with a switch to natural Ressources-Québec’s multi- Moreau spent 20 minutes gas,” explains Pascal Berg- million dollar investments in with us but not the leaders of eron. the oil and gas search, includ- Photo: G. Gagné our region,” says Pascal The BAPE is the Bureau ing at Bourque, near Mur- The mayors are misled if they wait for Quebec government’s Bergeron. d’audiences publiques sur dochville, where it has a stake orientations, according to Environnement Vert-plus. He reminds the mayors l’environnement, Quebec’s of 45%. Ressources-Québec that the Bourque project will body in charge of assessing is Investissement-Québec’s mation regarding Bourque Bergeron. necessarily require fracking, the projects with a potential arm in hydrocarbons. but that government and the “Those elected people based on the Sproule Associ- environmental impact. The “The mayors and Gaétan well operator of Bourque seem to be looking for infor- ates report. 2014 conclusion stemmed Lelièvre (Member of the Na- (Pieridae) are not independent mation that would comfort Mr. Bergeron also chal- from public hearings pertain- tional Assembly for the sources of information. The their previous decision to give lenges a recent statement ing to shale gas. The BAPE Gaspé riding) are asking the government has an interest at their support to the Bourque made by the mayor of Gaspé, conclusion is supported by in- Quebec government for infor- Bourque,” emphasizes Mr. project. They are not looking Daniel Côté, to the effect that ternational experts. Page 5, December 13, 2017 - Spec 2017 another record year in Quebec commercial fisheries, including Gaspesian fishermen

Gilles Gagné landings amounted to $95.9 That element, mixed with an million, including some 8% price increase, propelled PASPEBIAC: – The value of catches made in zone 17, lo- total revenues to $38.3 mil- landings made in Quebec cated along the north side of lion. It is a 39.3% gain over fishing harbours reached a the region. That number more $27.5 million in 2016. record high for the fourth than doubles the value of the The price of lobster consecutive year in 2017, at- 2016 landings, which reached reached $6.98 per pound in taining an astounding peak of $46.3 million. The quantities, 2017 in the Gaspé Peninsula. $331.6 million, which is which were 75% higher than It was $6.47 in 2016. The $64.1 million more than the a year ago, and the price, 2017 numbers are still pre- $267.5 million of 2016. which was characterized by a liminary, says Ali Magas- The amount of $331.6 rise of at least 19%, fuelled souba, economist for million is still preliminary, as that revenue increment. Fisheries and Oceans Canada. some shrimp landings re- “The value of Quebec lob- mained to be done on No- Lobster revenues ster catches has more than vember 7, when that number doubled in three years but, was released by the federal Quebec’s lobster fisher- considering that the value department of Fisheries and men experienced another was $35 million in 2010, it Oceans. “Preliminary” could banner year in 2017, with has about tripled in seven translate into an increment of total landings of 7,378 metric years,” he says. several millions of dollars tonnes, for a value of $112 The Magdalen Islands re- once the number is made of- million. Both numbers are ab- main the top region for lob- ficial, but that won’t come Snow crab landings amounted to $182 million this year alone in solute records since Fisheries ster in Quebec. After just an before mid-2018. Quebec. Before 2014, that figure would have surpassed the and Oceans Canada started average year in 2016, the ar- The now official number value of all Quebec species' landings. compiling official numbers, chipelago lobster fishermen for 2016 was referred to as in 1984. It is a 42% increase declared catches of 4,215 $258.5 million until the third 2017 revenues. Snow crab That quota rise is in an for the value of catches, and metric tonnes, an all-time quarter of 2017, before the deliveries to the Gaspé Penin- area better known as “zone a 47% hike for their volume. record and a 64.8% increase total of $267.5 million was sula, North Shore and Mag- 12,” it reached 103%, to The catches increased in compared to the previous released. So the increase was dalen Islands harbours 43,822 metric tonnes. The three of the four commercial year. The overall revenues $9 million between the pre- amounted to an impressive percent of Gaspesians and fishing areas. In the Gaspé consequently exploded to liminary and the official num- total of $182 million, thanks Magdalen Islanders in that Peninsula, lobster fishermen $64.1 million. The price paid bers. to a very high quota in the quota was just below 25%. caught 2.486 metric tonnes, a to the fishermen only in- Crab and lobster landings southern part of the gulf of St. The value of the Gaspé 29% increase compared to creased by 0.8%, to $6.90 per composed the bulk of the Lawrence. Peninsula crab fishermen the 1,926 tonnes of 2016. pound, from $6.85. SPDS gymnasium project progresses

Gilles Gagné as it could potentially hurt bids,” he says. NEW CARLISLE – Archi- A delivery on time for the tects Bourbeau, Proulx et next school year is not possi- Savard, of Rimouski, has been ble, says Mr. Renouf, because working on the Shigawake- such a project can’t start “until Port Daniel School gymna- the ground is thawed out.” sium project for weeks now. Eastern Shores School The construction contract for Board announced the new the building will be awarded gymnasium on June 26. The by the end of the winter or new building will not only early spring. serve the students but also the The engineering contract adult population of Shi- went to LGT, a company gawake, Port Daniel and the based in Quebec City with an surrounding communities. office in Rimouski. Bourbeau, An amount of $2.6 million Proulx et Savard and LGT are Photo: G. Gagné was allocated to the project currently working on the plans The new gymnasium construction will start over the spring. but that sum includes a num- and specifications of the new ber of budgetary items, in- building, points out Trevor proved by the ministry (of Ed- Renouf. December 2018-January 2019 cluding professional services Renouf, the Eastern Shores ucation), we will then be able Construction can only start delivery,” points out Mr. Re- like architecture and engineer- School Board supervisor of to set up a more precise time “once the contract has been nouf. ing. buildings and equipment. (for the selection of a contrac- signed by all parties,” he adds. The tentative value of the The project was initially “Once the specifications tor and a construction start As for the delivery date, “it contract will only be released submitted in August 2016 have been completed by the date). Our target date will be will depend on various fac- later. “I cannot give a very ac- by Eastern Shores School professionals and then ap- April 2018,” points out Mr. tors. However, we hope for a curate dollar figure right now Board. Shop online at www.thegaspespec.com

Page 6, December 13, 2017 - Spec Shrimp and groundfish PUBLIC NOTICE landings decrease To the qualified voters entitled to have their name entered on the referendum list of the entire municipality: Gilles Gagné Canada. That situation sents a 16.4% drop. The num- stemmed from a substantial ber includes marginal catches PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given by the undersigned, Town clerk PASPEBIAC – The prelimi- quota reduction in the gulf of of other species. That drop- of Ville de Gaspé, that at a regular sitting held on December 4, nary statistics of the federal Saint Lawrence. comes essentially from a 47% 2017, the Town Council has adopted the following By-Law: department of Fisheries and The value of those catches reduction in turbot catches. Oceans show a sharp de- dropped significantly, from Halibut revenues main- 1343-17 :« RÈGLEMENT DÉCRÉTANT UNE DÉPENSE D’UNE SOMME DE 1 456 210 $ ET UN EMPRUNT DE 1 456 210 $ POUR crease of close to 30% in the $48.9 million a year ago to tained their sharp increase, as DES TRAVAUX DE REMPLACEMENT DU SYSTÈME DE value and volume of shrimp $26.6 million in 2017. A 19% they reached $7.7 million this RÉFRIGÉRATION DE L’ARÉNA ROSAIRE-TREMBLAY DE RIV- landings in Quebec in 2017. price drop also explains the year, compared to $6.3 mil- IÈRE-AU-RENARD » The decrease is also noted in sharp decline in revenue, lion in 2016. It is a record and the overall value of ground points out economist Martial an 18% increase. It is also THAT the persons qualified to vote on the By-Law on the date of fish species. Ménard, of Fisheries and seven times more than in December 4, 2017, and who have therefore the right to demand The landings of shrimp Oceans Canada. The bulk of 2010. There as well, the bulk that this By-Law be submitted to a referendum poll will have ac- cess to a register open for that purpose from nine (9) hours to nine- went down by almost 30% in shrimp landings are made by of those catches are made by teen (19) hours on December 19 and 20, 2017 at the office of the 2017 compared to 2016, Gaspé Peninsula fishermen. Gaspesians. undersigned, at the Town Hall in order to enter their name, address from 16,138 metric tonnes to Goundfish, total revenues and occupation together with their signature. just a bit above 12,000 met- attributable to turbot, halibut, Note: The value of landings ric tonnes. A few fishermen cod and redfish dropped for surpassed the $200 million IS A QUALIFIED VOTER OF THE MUNICIPALITY were still at sea when the last only the second time since mark for the first time in numbers were released by 2010, from $18.3 million to 2014. The number for 2017 is A person who, on December 4, 2017, is not disqualified from vot- Fisheries and Oceans ing according to article 524 of the Act respecting elections and ref- $15.2 million, which repre- still preliminary. erendums in municipalities and meets the following requirements:

• a natural person domiciled in the municipality and, since at least six months, in Québec and • is of full age and a Canadian citizen, and not under curatorship.

The non resident sole owner of an immoveable or non resident sole occupant of a business place situated in the municipality who is not disqualified from voting and meets the following requirements:

• is the owner of an immoveable or sole occupant of a business place situated in the municipality since at least 12 months; • in the case of a natural person, be of full age and Canadian citizen and not under curatorship.

The non resident undivided co-owners and non resident co-occu- pants of a business place situated in the municipality not disquali- fied from voting and meet the following requirements:

• is the undivided co-owner of an immoveable or co-occupant of a business place situated in the municipality since at least 12 months; • is designated by means of a power of attorney signed by a ma- jority of the persons who are co-owners or co-occupants since at least 12 months, as the one who has the right to sing in their name and to be entered on the referendum list of the munici- pality. This power of attorney must be produced before or at the signature time.

Legal person:

• have designated by resolution among its members, directors or employees, a person who, on December 4, 2017, and at vot- ing time, is of full age and Canadian citizen, is not under cu- ratorship and is not disqualified to vote.

Local respite service for THAT the persons qualified to vote on the By-Law in question must establish their identity to the responsible person for the register, by caregivers of Alzheimer patients presenting, among others: a health-insurance card issued by the Québec Health Insurance Board, a driver’s permit issued by the Québec Automobile Insurance Society, a Canadian passport, an Wendy Dawson variety of stimulating activi- meant to offer some support identity card of the Canadian armed forces, a certificate of Indian ties will be offered over the and a chance for those care- status. GASPÉ - The Alzheimer So- course of the day. givers to recharge their batter- ciety for Gaspésie – Iles de la The service has been of- ies. THAT the number of applications needed in order that a referen- Madelaine now offers a fered since early November as More information about dum poll be held for this By-Law is 1 211 and failing this number, the concerned By-Law will be deemed approved by the qualified voters. respite service for those indi- the Society recognizes the im- the service can be acquired by viduals caring for family or pact that caring for someone visiting the Facebook page of THAT the qualified voters may examine this By-Law at the office of loved ones affected by with Alzheimer’s can have on the Alzheimer Society for the undersigned from 8 h 15 am till 12 h and from 1 h till 4 h 30 pm Alzheimer’s disease. the caregiver. Care is often re- Gaspésie – Iles de la Made- from Monday till Thursday, and from 8 h 15 am till 12 h on Friday, People seeking this kind of quired around the clock, seven laine or by calling Anne and during registration hours. support can reach out to the days the week. This service is Minville at 418 368-1616. Alzheimer’s Society for an as- THAT the result of this registration procedure will be announced on December 20, 2017, at 7 pm, at the office of the undersigned, 25, sessment that will allow the rue de l’Hôtel-de-Ville in Gaspé. organization to establish what the means and needs are for GIVEN at Gaspé, December 13, 2017. each patient. Once the assess- ment is complete, patients can Isabelle Vézina, be received once a week at the Director of legal services and town clerk Gaspé Youth Centre where a

Page 7, December 13, 2017- Spec Another setback for the Metis

Geneviève Gélinas judge states. Lawrence and Magdalen Is- “That kind of trial could cost have no choice but to go to The Metis community is lands aboriginal Metis Nation. $2 million. It’s a community court (…). They (the govern- GASPÉ: – Gaspesian Metis the one paying for the pro- “We’ll appeal the judg- cause, not a personal cause.” ment) make sure that it’s as are encountering a new set- ceedings. The organization’s ment. The judges (of the To hire experts to support the expensive as possible for us, back for a second time as the revenues were $312,000 in Court of Appeal) may choose case is expensive, Mr. Lavoie they reject all our files,” says Superior Court of Quebec re- 2015-2016. According to the to order a new trial or to reject explains. Mr. Lavoie. fuses to recognize them and judge, the community has the the appeal. If they reject it, The Nation has 20,000 Judge Huot had already re- one of their members the right capacity to pay for the pro- we’ll go to the Supreme Court members, 17,000 adults and jected the Metis request for an to have their court costs reim- ceedings and is already paying of Canada,” adds Mr. Lavoie. 3,000 children. Of those, advanced costs award in 2014. bursed. The Metis community for other proceedings. “We’re 20,000 members, 10,000 paid their $30 mem- The Court of appeal over- is trying to publicly finance a The community’s “stated that’s a matter of public con- bership this year. turned this decision in 2016, trial to gain recognition of goal is to finance those dis- cern,” the chief believes. Nei- Until now, the Nation has stating that the file content their rights. putes until a court grants an ther Mr. Parent nor the Metis spent $360,000 in various should have incited the judge In 2010, a member of the advanced costs award (…). community can afford to pay legal proceedings. “To gain to be more cautious and to Metis community, Éric Parent, The Tribunal feels that the a trial, explains Mr. Lavoie. recognition of our rights, we hear the parties on its merits. was charged with having taxpayers shouldn’t have to fished 40 flounder in the pay for the strategic choices of Chaleur Bay, as the limit was the Corporation (Metis com- 15. He pleads his Metis status munity) or for the financial and his aboriginal rights to decisions of Éric Parent,” fish all year long, for food and judge Huot wrote. for trading purposes. He “No evidence was submit- wants his rights and the rights ted in regards to the serious- of the Metis community to be ness of the cause,” the judge recognized. adds. “The description of the To facilitate the achieve- life of a member of the con- ment of such a goal, Mr. Par- temporary Metis community ent and the Metis community (…) doesn’t present any fea- asked the Superior Court to ture distinguishing it from the grant them advanced costs. It way of life of other Gaspesian means that they want the op- citizens.” posing side, in this case the Judge Huot feels that the Government of Canada, to plaintiff didn’t prove that his pay their judicial expenses. In cause was significant to the a judgment released on No- public. “The consequences of vember 20, a Superior Court the dispute will limit to plain- judge refused. tiff Parent,” he emphasizes. Judge François Huot “It’s clear that this judge writes that neither Mr. Parent doesn’t want to hear anything nor the Metis community are from us. His judgement does- needy. Mr. Parent and his part- n’t surprise me. It looks like ner had revenues of $175,000 his first judgment,” says in 2016 and the man didn’t in- Benoît Lavoie, grand chief of vest in the legal case, the the Gaspésie, Lower St.

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Page 8, December 13, 2017 - Spec Enthusiastic crowd at “Noël au Village” Gilles Gagné animators. Again this year, the event sponsored the Fondation VILLAGE ALLARD (NOU- Rêves d’enfants, as $1,600 was VELLE): – The eleventh raised to help sick children “Noël au Village” parade took have their dreams come true. place on Sunday, December Since 2010, the generosity of 10, in the Village Allard sec- the crowd has contributed tion of Nouvelle, with well $14,775 to this cause. Santa over 10,000 children and Claus was of course the most adults present. Dozens of coveted character of the pa- floats set up by various busi- rade, but the fire eaters im- nesses and organizations as pressed a lot of people too. well as clowns, cartoon char- The parade was first organ- acters, fire eaters and anima- ized by Ghislain Allard, a tors instilled oodles of life into now-deceased grandfather the parade. Freshly fallen who wanted to make sure that snow added a Christmas touch all the children of Village Al- that had been somewhat miss- lard would receive a gift for ing in 2016, as there was not a Christmas. It started with a snowflake in sight last year. single horse pulling a sleigh People from as far as Ri- for a handful of children and mouski and Gaspé attended has grown a hundred-fold the event, either as attendees or since.

                

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Page 9, December 13, 2017 - Spec Cathy Martin’s suspension lifted

Gilles Gagné with regards to disciplinary proactive in addressing any in- that “the decision was made measures was. ternal political conflicts, inter- by only six people in a closed LISTUGUJ: – The Listuguj The reason behind the code nally, with the individuals room. That was an abuse of Mi’gmaq Government has of conduct policy “is to main- concerned, and we have our power.” lifted the suspension imposed tain a harmonious and mutu- community matters under She has filed a complaint on councillor Cathy Martin, ally beneficial relationship control, with the best interests with the Sûreté du Québec, “with the objective to restore between chief and council and of our people at heart,” says asking the police force to in- balance within council,” men- the Listuguj members. The Darcy Gray, chief of the Lis- vestigate her case. “I took tions a press release. The same council’s desire is to serve the tuguj Mi’gmaq Government, legal action on November 24 government nevertheless members fairly and effi- in the same document. (…) I was the target of crimi- launches “an independent in- ciently,” also mentions the During the abovemen- nal harassment,” she simply quiry (…) to resolve internal Listuguj band council press tioned inquiry, “the LMG says for now. issues.” release. council asks for discretion, Ms. Martin was scheduled In that written statement, It is also written that “the until the situation can be in- to meet with a Sûreté du the same council mentions Listuguj Mi’gmaq Govern- vestigated. Until then, council Québec investigator during Photo: courtesy of Cathy Martin that the decision to suspend ment is committed to resolv- members will turn their atten- the second week of December. Cathy Martin. Cathy Martin was based on a ing effectively and sensitively, tion to their council responsi- The next meeting of the breach of the code of conduct any existing issue within the bilities for the growth and Listuguj band council will not and that it was “posed as a council that may hinder the empowerment of the commu- lor Cathy Martin maintains take place before January, un- protective measure rather than council’s duties to serve the nity.” that “there was no grounds for less a special meeting is called punitive, in the interim time people. “We are being very In the meantime, council- that suspension,” considering before. that a procedure could be de- cided on. The breach of the code of conduct could have af- fected the reputation of the community and employees who have contributed signifi- cantly to the progress LMG (Listuguj Mi’gmaq Govern- ment) is making on its initia- tives.” Councillor Cathy Martin was suspended on November 13 for three months because of her position regarding a $3 million investment made by the band council in Zenabis, a cannabis production plant lo- cated in Atholville. Ms. Mar- tin was of the view that converting that investment into shares of the company re- quired consultation with band members. The premature lifting of Cathy Martin’s 18-day sus- pension came a few days after a letter was sent to her by Marc Boivin, director of gov- ernance policy at the federal department of Aboriginal Af- fairs and Northern Develop- ment. Mr. Boivin wrote that the office of the chief or council- lor would only become vacant upon death, resignation or conviction of an indictable of- fence, or by declaration of the minister. None of those condi- tions applied to the reasons behind the suspension of Cathy Martin but Mr. Boivin didn’t specify in his letter what the power of the council

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Obituaries In Memoriam Happy Birthday Dear Shane

LEGGO: Cecil Alvin GALLON: Arthur September 3, 1926 - December 1, 2017 In loving memory of a dear father, father-in-law and It is with great sadness that we announce the passing grandfather who passed away December 18, 2000. of Cecil Leggo on December 1, 2017, at the Hotel Dieu Loving and kind in all his ways, Hospital in Gaspé. Upright and just to the end of his days, Cecil was born in a family of five and is predeceased Sincere and kind in heart and mind, by his parents Elvin and Alma (nee Roberts), brothers What a beautiful memory he left behind. Wesley (Grace), Embert, and Calmus, and sister Ina (Den- Always remembered by John, Maria, Amy and Katie zil DeVouge). xoxo. He joins his beloved wife Gladys (nee Ellement) (2001), his darling daughter Sheila (January 2017) and son-in-law Victor Briand (2010). Loving father of Roger (Bernadette), Harry (Cheryl), Sharon (Ozzie), Rodney (Glory), Rhonda (Don), Ivan and Alvin (Lisa). His proud legacy goes on with eleven grandchildren, eleven great - L to R: Dennis, Bryan, Shane (birthday boy), Kerry and grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. Sharon. He will also be fondly remembered and greatly missed by his special friend Phyllis Morris, his sisters and Shane Murray - Cheers to 70 years (vintage 1947) brothers-in-law and his many nieces and nephews. On October 28, 2017, Shane’s four siblings re- Visitation and funeral was held at St. Patrick’s Church united in our hometown, New Carlisle, to cele- in Douglastown. Visitation was Tuesday, December 5, 2 brate his milestone birthday... a memorable to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m., and Wednesday, December 6, family time! 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. just before the funeral at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, a donation to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated. http://www.coeure- OUR RATES: CARD OF THANKS, tavc.ca BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENT, PRAYER, ENGAGEMENT, BIRTHDAY, ANNIVERSARY, MEMORIAL SERVICE AN- PATTERSON: David James NOUNCEMENT: $30 ($35 with picture) up to 20 lines. IN Passed away at home on November 21 at the age of 84 MEMORIAM: $30 ($35 with picture) up to 20 lines - $40 ($45 years and 10 months, Mr. David James Patterson, hus- ROBERTS: Wayne with picture) More than 20 lines OBITUARY OR WEDDING band of Mrs. Margaret Patterson from Wakeham. In loving memory of a dear husband, father and ANNOUNCEMENT: $40.00 ($45.00 with picture) (Max. 300 The family received condolences at the Résidence grandfather who passed away December 30, 2016. words) Please send your announcement to: joan.spec@glo- funéraire Valère Fortin of Gaspé, on Thursday, November Broken Chain betrotter.net 23, from 7 p.m to 9 p.m and before the funeral on Friday, Little knew that morning November 24 at noon. That God would call your name. Funeral service was held at St. James Church, Wake- In life we loved you dearly, ham on Friday, November 24, at 2 p.m. Classic Interment to follow at St-James Cemetery, Wakeham. In death we do the same. Memorials He leaves behind: his children: Shirley (Peter); Paul; It broke our hearts to lose you, Rose-Marie (Ted); Stanton (Karen); Molly (Larry); Sam You did not go alone; Four Generations (Beverly); Clark; Alma (Adrian) and his daughter-in-law For part of us went with you of Monument Lolene; 18 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; one The day God called you home, Craftsmen brother Walter; many nephews, nieces, cousins and many You left us peaceful memories, friends. Your love is still our guide, HIGHEST QUALITY - BEST PRICES He is predeceased by his son Woodrow. And though we cannot see you, MONUMENTS, MARKERS, CEMETERY LETTERING, In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made to the You are always by our side. LASER DESIGNS AND PORTRAITS Lung Association. Our family chain is broken And nothing seems the same, SALES REPS: Notice But as God calls us one by one, Albert Burton - 418-392-4598 Please note that the funeral service for Sylvia The chain will link again. New Richmond, Cascapedia and St. Jules Drody will be held at St. Patrick’s Church in Dou- Always loved and never will be forgotten, Nancy, Steven Imhoff - 418-752-6041 glastown at 10 a.m. on July 24, 2018. Wade, Stacy, Erin, Megan, Tyson, Natalie, Alison and New Carlisle and surrounding areas Hannah

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To the qualified voters entitled to have their name entered on the Sharon Howell band Wayne Boulet and their children Pamela, referendum list of the entire municipality and who are users of the Mathieu, Jason and their families. Dalilah will also sewage system on all the territory of the town of Gaspé: GASPÉ NEWS be dearly missed by her father Lawrence Perry, her sister, her brothers and their families, many rela- PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given by the undersigned, Clerk of Ville tives and innumerable friends and acquaintances. de Gaspé, that at an ordinary sitting held on December 4, 2017, the Town Council has adopted the following By-Law: She loved, adored, and was so very proud of her children and her grandchildren. Dalilah worked 1344-17 : DÉCRÉTANT UNE DÉPENSE D’UNE SOMME DE 670 Hello everyone. It’s beginning to look a lot at the Gaspé Hospital and the Pavillon Mgr. Ross 000 $ ET UN EMPRUNT D’UNE SOMME DE 670 000 $ POUR LA more like Christmas these days. The time is just for many years. She greeted everyone with a RÉALISATION DE TRAVAUX DE RÉFECTION DE L’USINE whipping by and soon we will be into 2018. As smile. She was dedicated in her receptionist du- D’ÉPURATION DES EAUX USÉES DE SANDY-BEACH ET POUR this is probably the last time I will be submitting ties. She was the “go to person” who always found LE REMPLACEMENT D’ÉQUIPEMENTS DANS LES STATIONS news for 2017 I would like to wish you all a very a solution “like, now.” She was a very valued and DE POMPAGE D’EAUX USÉES SP-8, SP-12 ET SP-22. Merry Christmas and may 2018 bring you all treasured team member. good health, peace, joy, hope, love, and much Mr. Cecil Leggo of Douglastown passed away at THAT the persons qualified to vote on the By-Law on the date of December 4, 2017, and who have therefore the right to demand happiness. Here is a small taste of what has been the Gaspé Hospital on December 1st at the age of that this By-Law be submitted to a referendum poll will have access going on in the area. 91. Mr. Leggo will be dearly missed by his chil- to a register open for that purpose from nine (9) hours to nineteen dren Roger, Harry, Sharon, Rodney, Rhonda, Ivan, (19) hours on December 19, 2017, at the office of the undersigned, Recent events and news Alvin and their families. He will also be dearly at the Town Hall in order to enter their name, address and occupa- The York River Seniors Club held their annual missed by his sisters, brothers-in-law, his dear tion together with their signature. Christmas dinner, party and dance on Saturday, friend Mrs. Phyllis Morris, plus many nieces, December 2 at Gaspé Elementary School. As in nephews, relatives and numerous friends. Mr. IS A QUALIFIED VOTER OF THE MUNICIPALITY previous years the catering for the delicious din- Leggo was predeceased by his wife Gladys in ner was done by Elaine and Albert Patterson and 2001, his son-in-law Victor Briand in 2010, and his A person who, on December 4, 2017, is not disqualified from voting their staff. The Club now has 293 members and daughter Sheila in January 2017. Mr. Leggo was a according to article 524 of the Act respecting elections and refer- endums in municipalities and meets the following requirements: this year there were 165 people who attended the kind and patient man who was so well liked and dinner. The music this year was provided by well respected. For many years he worked in Mur- • a natural person domiciled in the municipality and, since at least Diane Bérubé and Raymond Boulay. The floor dochville and travelled to and from his home in six months, in Québec and was occupied for the entire evening which in- Douglastown. He was also an avid reader and he • is of full age and a Canadian citizen, and not under curatorship. spired the musicians to keep the music going really enjoyed a good game of cards. He and Mrs. right to the very last minute. Thank you to the Phyllis attended almost all the activities in and The non resident sole owner of an immoveable or non resident sole entire York River Seniors Club Executive Board around the community. He will be greatly missed occupant of a business place situated in the municipality who is not for putting on another successful and great social by many. disqualified from voting and meets the following requirements: evening. Mr. Melvin Roberts of Gaspé, formerly of The Friends of St. Paul’s Anglican Church in Grande Grève, passed away at the Pavillon Mgr. • is the owner of an immoveable or sole occupant of a business place situated in the municipality since at least 12 months; Gaspé would like to thank everyone who helped Ross on December 4th at the age of 93. Mr. Roberts • in the case of a natural person, be of full age and Canadian cit- to make their Annual Christmas Sale on Satur- will be dearly missed by his daughters Vernice, izen and not under curatorship. day, December 2, such a great success. To those Freda, Marlyn, Debbie, Lisa and by his sons Barry, who donated items for the sale, those who Jerry, Kevin and their families. He will also be The non resident undivided co-owners and non resident co-occu- helped set up the tables and priced the items, dearly missed by his sisters, his brother, and their pants of a business place situated in the municipality not disquali- those who assisted during the sale, those who families, plus numerous nieces, nephews, relatives fied from voting and meet the following requirements: baked for the sale, those who helped with the and friends. Mr. Roberts was predeceased by his clean up afterwards, and most especially to those daughter Beryl and by his wife Mrs. Laura Shaw. • is the undivided co-owner of an immoveable or co-occupant of who came and purchased items from the sale, Mr. Frank LeBlanc formerly of Gaspé passed a business place situated in the municipality since at least 12 your hard work, dedication, and enthusiasm is away at the Ste. Anne Veteran’s Hospital in Ste- months; • is designated by means of a power of attorney signed by a ma- appreciated more than you can possibly imagine. Anne-de-Bellevue on December 4 at the age of 95. jority of the persons who are co-owners or co-occupants since There will be a Carols and Lessons Service He will be dearly missed by his daughters Valetta at least 12 months, as the one who has the right to sign in their held in St. Andrew’s Anglican Church in York on and Alicia and by his son Maurice and their fami- name and to be entered on the referendum list of the munici- Thursday, December 14, at 7 p.m. Many tradi- lies. He will also be dearly missed by his sisters pality. This power of attorney must be produced before or at the tional Advent Carols will be sung that accom- Lina and Thérèse, his brother Zoel plus many signature time. pany the Bible readings for the arrival of the nieces, nephews and numerous friends. Mr. Christ Child on Christmas Day. Everyone is wel- LeBlanc was predeceased by his daughter Anita in Legal person: come! 1990. The funeral will be held in Gaspé in summer • have designated by resolution among its members, directors or The Anglican Parish of Gaspé will have two 2018. He was a well-known Gaspesian and veteran employees, a person who, on December 4, 2017, and at voting services on Christmas Eve. The Christmas Pag- who served his country during WW II. He was a time, is of full age and Canadian citizen, is not under curator- eant or the Crib Service will be held in St. Paul’s very nice and very sociable person who shared ship and is not disqualified to vote. Church in Gaspé on December 24 at 3 p.m. The many a cup of coffee with others at the Carrefour traditional Christmas Eve Service will be held in in Gaspé. Mr. Frank LeBlanc was a mentor to THAT the persons qualified to vote on the By-Law in question must St. Andrew’s Church in York on December 24 at many people as well as being very generous; he establish their identity to the responsible person for the register, by 7 p.m. Everyone is welcome! helped many people. He will be truly missed by presenting, among others: a health-insurance card issued by the Québec Health Insurance Board, a driver’s permit issued by the It is always sad to hear about the passing of his many friends. Québec Automobile Insurance Society, a Canadian passport, an our friends and neighbours. The following peo- To those of you who are travelling for the holi- identity card of the Canadian armed forces, a certificate of Indian ple are remembered with great respect and ad- days – either coming to Gaspé or leaving Gaspé for status. miration for their contributions to the other parts of the country – we wish you safe jour- community in their own unique ways. Our sym- neys and that you enjoy your holidays with family THAT the number of applications needed in order that a referendum pathies are extended to their families, friends and and friends. We look forward to seeing you over poll be held for this By-Law is 434 and failing this number, the con- relatives. Christmas or in the New Year. cerned By-Law will be deemed approved by the qualified voters. Mrs. Ernestine Lemieux Rehel from Barachois Please join me in extending a very special passed away at the Pavillon Mgr. Ross on No- “Thank You” to all the dedicated people who are THAT the qualified voters may examine this By-Law at the office of vember 18 at the age of 95. She will be dearly involved in keeping our roads clear and safe the undersigned from 8 h 15 am till 12 h and from 1 h till 4 h 30 pm from Monday till Thursday, and from 8 h 15 am till 12 h on Friday, missed by her children Lloyd, Lois, Sylvia, He- throughout the coming weeks and months; how- and during registration hours. lena, Gary, and their families. She will also be ever, at Christmas time your dedication is very dearly missed by her sister Carmel, her brothers much appreciated. You put the safety of others THAT the result of this registration procedure will be announced on Raymond, Arthur, Kenneth and their families as first and you often miss out on the special occa- December 19, 2017, at 7 pm, at the office of the undersigned, 25, well as by her many relatives and friends. Mrs. sions with your family and friends. Santa had bet- rue de l’Hôtel-de-Ville in Gaspé. Lemieux Rehel was predeceased by her husband ter include you on his “nice” list and reward you George Rehel, by many siblings, and a grand- accordingly. GIVEN at Gaspé, December 13, 2017 daughter. It looks like that is all that I have to share with Mrs. Dalilah Perry of Gaspé passed away at you for this week. If you have some news to share, Isabelle Vézina, the Pavillon Mgr. Ross on November 29 at the please feel free to contact me at photo_ops@hot- Director of Légal Services and town clerk age of 56. She will be dearly missed by her hus- mail.com. Thank you for your time. Page 13, December 13, 2017 - Spec COAST ROUND-UP: $5 per week CLASSIFIED: $6 per week Please send your ad to: [email protected] DEADLINE FOR THIS PAGE: THURSDAY

COAST ROUND-UP PORT DANIEL have participated in the games, sired placed on the Christmas Me- clean. This is a program of com- AND SHIGAWAKE: enjoyed the food and friendship! morial Tree during the service. For plete abstinence from all drugs. DOUGLASTOWN: Bible Study The young people introduced a more information or to reserve an There is only one requirement for Douglastown Evening prayer and discussion will new game in December. The dig- angel, please contact Kathleen Pa- membership, the desire to stop Community Centre be held at Shigawake Town Hall ital experience was awesome ! quet at 418-392-4896 or Alice using. Upcoming Events every Wednesday (unless other- Jane Paquet at 418-392-5391. BLANKET CLASSIFIEDS Friday, December 22: Solstice wise noted) at 7 p.m. and at St. NEW CARLISLE: supper at 5:30 p.m. It’s time to James, Port Daniel, every Friday. Upcoming Events at Legion welcome the winter season! We The following events will be held NEW RICHMOND: QCNA (Quebec Community News- are very proud of our traditional SHIGAWAKE: at the Royal Canadian Legion, Christmas Concert papers Association) can place your Christmas supper. Invite your fam- Upcoming Events branch 64. St-Andrew’s United Church will be classified ad into 20 weekly papers ily and friends. $12 for adults (12 The following events will be held December 16: Vern Huntington holding its Christmas concert, Fri- throughout Quebec - papers just years and up), $6 for children (5- at the Shigawake Community Cen- will be singing country Christmas day, December 15, at 7 p.m. like the one you are reading right 11 years), ages 4 and under ($3). ter: carols starting at 8 p.m. $5 en- with a freewill offering. Lunch will now! One phone call does it all! All are welcome! Saturday, December 16: Kids trance fee. be served following the concert. Call Marnie at QCNA 514-697- Saturday, December 31: New Christmas Bingo, 1-4 p.m., Free All are welcome. 6330. Visit: www.qcna.org. Years’ Eve community breakfast snacks, free bingo. NEW CARLISLE: SAWMILLS from only $4,397. - from 8 a.m. to 10:30 am, join us Sunday December 31: New Calling all Girl Guides... CASCAPEDIA-ST-JULES: MAKE MONEY & SAVE MONEY for a delicious New Years’ Eve Year’s Eve dance beginning at 8 Were you ever a Spark, Brownie, 50+ Club Activities with your own bandmill - cut lum- breakfast. Traditional menu. $8 for p.m. $12. A light lunch will be Guide, Pathfinder, Guider or even Every Thursday: Dame de Pique ber any dimension. In stock ready adults (12 & over), $4 for children served. For tickets contact Ann a Commissioner? You may be at 1 p.m. $5 per person. to ship. Free info & DVD: (5-11 years) ages 4 and under, Benwell at 418-752-8361 or any interested in participating in a Every Tuesday Night: Grocery www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400O free. It’s a great opportunity to member. reunion which is just in the Bingo at 7 p.m. (2 cards for $5, T. 1-800-567-0404 ext:400OT. wish health, happiness and pros- planning stages, to take place in each additional card $1). perity to friends and neighbours. HOPE TOWN: the summer of 2018. The Everyone is welcome! Hope Baptist Church Kempffer Interpretation Centre is CASCAPEDIA-ST-JULES: UNITED CHURCH Hope Baptist Church, 305 Route planning to have a small section Book Room Sunday, December 17 132 West, invites you to come and dedicated to Guiding along the BARACHOIS Please note that the book room is 10:30 a.m. Hopetown Upcoming Activities worship with us. Sunday School Gaspé Coast. (Gaspé, New now open Wednesday afternoon The following activity will be held for all ages at 9:45-10:45 a.m., Carlisle, New Richmond, and from 1 - 4 p.m. On other days, at the Barachois Recreation Cen- Family Worship at 11 a.m., Magdalen Islands). We would like please contact Kathleen Paquet at ter. Wednesday Prayer and Bible Study to have your input. We will relive 418-392-4896. ANGLICAN December 22: There will be a at 7 p.m., Friday 3:30-5 p.m. those special times. Have bingo starting at 7 p.m. Everyone King's Kids (ages 5-12) and Young outdoor lunch and supper, play the GESGAPEGIAG: CHURCH OF welcome. Peoples at 7 p.m. (Grades 7-11) old games and do a craft. Best of N.A. Meetings CANADA All Sunday messages can be heard all, have a go at those delicious N.A. Meetings held every Tuesday Sunday, December 17 BARACHOIS: on our facebook page. Special smores!!!! Close with the good old at 7 p.m. at the Mawiomi Treat- New Carlisle Legion Branch 261 Events: Sunday December 17, camp fire (imitation); sing those ment Centre, located at 85 School 10 a.m. Morning Prayer Upcoming Events 7 p.m. Sunday School Christmas wonderful songs once again. Street in Gesgapegiag. Everyone Hopetown Every Monday: The Royal Cana- Concert (November 18 if storm- Exchange some stories and welcome! For more information 10 a.m. Morning Prayer dian Legion, Branch 261, will be ing); Sunday December 24 6:30 experiences. If you would like to call 418-759-3522. N.A. is a non- Shigawake having a bingo at 7 p.m. at the p.m. Christmas Eve Service. help with this or if you are profit fellowship of men and 10 a.m. Lessons and Carols Legion. We are collecting perish- interested in coming, please women for whom drugs have be- able and non-perishable food NEW CARLISLE: contact Betty Anne at come a major problem. We are re- PARISH OF ALL SAINTS items for a complete Christmas Bible Chapel Services bettyasmollett @gmail. com or call covering addicts who meet BY THE SEA dinner food basket. Your donation Sunday: Breaking of Bread for Be- 418- 752-6181. regularly to help each other stay St. Peter’s Malbay will be greatly appreciated. Gift lievers - 9:30 a.m.; Sunday night 11 a.m. Service certificates welcome. All donations service - 7 p.m.; Wednesday: NEW RICHMOND: can be dropped off at the Legion Bible study and prayer - 7 p.m. United Church Events PARISH OF GASPE or by contacting the Legion presi- “You Must Be Born Again.” Friday, December 15: Christmas RECYCLE Thursday, December 14 dent, Lloyd Rousel. Tickets on the Concert York food basket are available at the NEW CARLISLE: Sunday, December 17: There REDUCE 7 p.m. Lessons and Legion. Kempffer Centre will be a special Advent Service at Carols Service Thursday Nights: Darts will be Upcoming Activities St. Andrew's United Church in New REUSE Sunday, December 17 held beginning at 7 p.m. New There will be no card games on Richmond at 10 a.m. in memory of York players welcome. No experience January 4 for the Kempffer Cen- loved ones. Hand crafted angels 10 a.m. Service necessary tre. Many thanks to all of you who will be sold for $5 each and if de-

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Page 14, December 13, 2017 - Spec A blast from the past....

Hurricane Hazel

At pretty Port Daniel in fair Gaspesie This wonderful person grew up by the sea. She could fish, she could skate, Each endeavour was great. View of Main Street, overlooking the Harbour in Gaspé, Quebec. She would "do all her homework" you see. Why do we say ... By Gary Briand Her positive attitude, a purpose in life, She would never be vanquished, whatever the strife. We all know what "to a T" means: exactly fitting or eminently suitable as a match or replica. But what is its origin? The expression may have arisen from an old word- a "tittle" - meaning a very small, miniscule amount. Some experts claim that it is in reference to the accuracy of a For politics she had such a flair, draughtsman' s T-square. Neither one of those explanations has firm supporting evidence. What She quickly became Mississauga's new mayor. we do know is that the term first came into English in the early 17th century, a long time before Being clever and straight T-squares became common. Her support grew so great, The English author James Wright was the first to use the term in English. In 1693, he wrote The people elected her, year after year. a satire entitled The Humours and Conversations of the Town . In this book we find: "All the under Villages and Towns-men come to him for Redress; which he A firm faith, social conscience, Hazel possessed, does to a T." Through trainwreck or flood her judgment impressed. Although uncertainty surrounds its origin, "to a T" describes instructions followed exactly. A parent recently told me that he felt great pride when his son's teacher told him "he had everything So Hazel was called "Hurricane" to a T." Energetic, controlled and a "brain" So few could compare With her acumen, rare, Her like we might not see again.

Her work ethic would many others inspire, So many achievements! We must her admire. by John W. Westbrook

time with this person reconnecting. Enjoy LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 a dinner for two or involve yourselves in Libra, a huge turning point in your re- Capricorn, expanding your horizons FAMOUS BIRTHDAYS another activity. lationship is ahead. Communication comes easily when you have close DECEMBER 10 CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 will help forge a deeper connection friends who invite you along on all of Kenneth Branagh, Director (57) ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Those around you know the way to Can- between the two of you. their adventures. This could prove to DECEMBER 11 Aries, you are giving off serious relation- cer’s heart is definitely through his or her SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 be a week with lots of inspiration. Mo’Nique, Actress (50) ship vibes this week, and others are sure stomach. Plan an entertaining night out Scorpio, the best ways to get what AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18 DECEMBER 12 to take notice. If you have a partner, you enjoying the newest restaurant in town. you want are to share your desires Mending fences can take a while, but Mayim Bialik, Actress (42) can strengthen the bond. If not, a good LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 with others. They may have some so- you have the opportunity for some real DECEMBER 13 match is in sight. Leo, receiving compliments from others lutions you’ve overlooked and can be healing this week, Aquarius. Explore all Taylor Swift, Singer (27) TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 certainly provides an ego boost. But you sources of inspiration. of your options to get closer to some- DECEMBER 14 Taurus, you may hit the employment may want something more substantial SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21 one. Vanessa Hudgens, jackpot this week. Those résumés you from a relationship this week. Sagittarius, it may take a little time to PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 Singer/Actress (29) have been putting out or that promotion VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 get used to a new relationship or job. You are in an enviable position this DECEMBER 15 you were vying for will be worth the effort. Virgo, this week you may be tempted to After a few weeks or months, you can week, Pisces. Your finances are in Don Johnson, Actor (68) GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 put off some of your more challenging sort out what works and what needs good order, your circle of friends has DECEMBER 16 Gemini, the best thing you can do to projects at work and focus on yourself. It’s some extra effort. expanded, and you are happy at work. Nya Lee, Reality Star (28) rekindle a friendship is to spend some okay to have some “me” time.

Page 15, December 13, 2017 - Spec Five ways to prevent break-ins during the holidays

(NC) A season filled with one sure-fire way to compro- built-in security camera. travel both near and afar mise your home security is to These stealthy gadgets allow makes a prime time for home turn them off. Put your lights you to keep an eye on your break-ins. To minimize your on a timer so they go on and home and will even send alerts home's risk, follow these se- off at the same time each day, to your phone when sensing curity tips. giving the illusion you're at motion or a ringing alarm, 1. Out of sight, out of home. providing comfort and peace mind. Wherever you choose to 3. Stop the presses. Noth- of mind. gather your gifts this holiday ing screams you're not home 5. Lock it down. Verify that season, make sure that they more than a bursting mailbox. all your home's doors and are out of any sightlines to the Plan to suspend your mail windows have functioning street. Showcasing the good- service while away, or ask a locks and latches and that ies stocked under your tree trusted friend or neighbour to they're in place prior to leav- will easily pique the interest of collect it while you're gone. ing. Faulty closures make a potential thief. 4. Take to technology. In- home burglaries a breeze. 2. Time your lights. If vest in home security acces- One final tip — make sure begin. Esurance allows you to can get back to what matters you're proudly displaying sories such as a video doorbell your home insurance is up-to- revise your policy online, most, spending time with fam- your outdoor lights all season, or an outdoor light with a date before your holidays making insurance easy so you ily and friends.

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