Interviews

Local environmentalist and writer Katharine Fletcher discusses taking a step back from column writing after 34 years.

Nicolas Brodeur, the head of the Pontiac Forestry Producers Board, speaks about the state of the industry for private wood producers in the region 15 years after the closure of the Smurfit-Stone mill in Litchfield.

MRC Pontiac public safety coordinator Julien Gagnon talks about a course for firefighting that’s started at local high school ESSC.

Pontiac High School physical education teacher Darcy Findlay talks about their newly renovated outdoor courts.

Val Twolan Graham of the Pontiac Community Players talks about an upcoming murder mystery event at the Shawville Lions Hall on Saturday November 4.

Benjamin Rousse, a policy analyst with the Canadian Federation of Independent Business talks about issues facing the Outaouais region.

Pontiac High School physical education teacher Darcy Findlay talks about fundraising for new bleachers as well as the new induction class for their Athletic Hall of Fame.

Newly elected President of the Regional Association of West Quebecers Dave Gillespie talks about his plans for the organization going forward.

Éric Gingras, the President of the Centrale des syndicats du Québec (CSQ) discusses the ongoing negotiations between public sector unions and the provincial government.

Lyzanne Cuddihy, a Campbell’s Bay teacher and rep for the union SPEHR, discusses their recent vote in favour of strike action.