Regional Association of West Quebecers

News Snips

2008

Aylmer dentist passes French test, license returned
by Julie Murray   February 13th, 2008 Aylmer Bulletin
 

Aylmer dentist Dr. Mahmoud Raisi reports that he has passed the test in written French; last September, after failing the test for the fourth time in three years, his license was suspended by the Quebec Order of Dentists; he has already passed his spoken French exam. 
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2007

Dentist loses licence after failing French test

A Quebec dentist has had his licence renewal refused after failing a French-language test, a practice one lawyer is calling "hopelessly unconstitutional."
report from CTV News

Quebec school wants to rid itself of English The Université du Québec en Outaouais, which says its mission includes the “struggle against exclusion,” is consulting the public and the university community about a plan to rid itself of English-language students and professors.
Brian Gibb comments on the impending decision

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2006

Federal Cuts Hurt Democracy
Rick Henderson, past President and Executive Director of RAWQ, responds to this weeks cuts of programs by the Harper Government     Go!

Campell's Bay School Closure
Left in the Lurch, the Equity, August 30, 2006Go!
Quebec's funding formula for minority schools may violate the Charter... West Quebec Post, July 7th, 2006Go!
Campbell's Bay parents challenge education system... the Equity, July 19th Go!
The Closing of a School Sets off an
Alarm for West Quebec’s
English-Speaking Communities
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2005

Gatineau New 3-1-1 Service
The city now offers a 3-1-1 service for non-urgent calls. The service will respond to citizens' requests for information in English and French, 24-hours a day, 7 days a week. To read more about it Go!

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1999 BDC Survey
Interviewing members, non-members, new residents and community leaders, the Business Development Bank of Canada provides valuable feedback to Regional Association of West Quebecers.
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