The Regional Association of Western Quebecers hosts yet another successful annual quiz night
A Decade of Trivia: RAWQ’s Quiz Night Celebrates Community and Tradition The Regional Association of West Quebecers (RAWQ) held its annual Quiz Night on March 21 at the Knights of Columbus Hall, drawing a lively crowd of community members of all ages. Longtime participants, including a team attending for over 10 years, competed in trivia […]
Language Exchange Meetup Fosters Connection
Building Bridges Through Language in Campbell’s Bay On June 11, the Regional Association of West Quebecers (RAWQ) held its second Language Exchange Meetup at Brauwerk Hoffman in Campbell’s Bay. Community members came together for a night of multilingual dialogue, engaging in French, English, Spanish and other languages in a welcoming, friendly environment. Motivated by comparable […]
André Fortin meets with Anglo community
A Community Conversation on Health, Safety and Access On April 4, MNA André Fortin engaged with members of the English-speaking community at a 5 à 7 event hosted by the Regional Association of West Quebecers (RAWQ) at Little Red Wagon Winery. In a casual, informal environment, attendees expressed worries regarding health care, public safety, and […]
Fortin talks anglo rights at RAWQ event
Community Voices Drive Dialogue on Rights and Services On April 4 at Little Red Wagon Winery, Pontiac MNA André Fortin engaged with local residents, business proprietors, and municipal leaders to talk about healthcare access, road signage, trade obstacles, and language rights. Fortin stressed the significance of citizen advocacy and pointed out the Quebec Court of […]
MP Sophie Chatel on vets, trade, and Law 96
Bilingualism, Borders, and Barriers: Pontiac Voices Meet Sophie Chatel At a 5 à 7 hosted by the Regional Association of West Quebecers on February 27, Pontiac MP Sophie Chatel met with residents to discuss key issues affecting the region’s English-speaking community. Attendees raised concerns about the lack of veterinarians, Law 96, bilingualism, trade barriers, and […]
Free tax clinics offer guidance and support for residents
RAWQ Launches Free Tax Clinics and Super Clinic to Support West Quebec Residents The Regional Association of West Quebecers (RAWQ), in collaboration with the Canada Revenue Agency and local partners, will offer free tax clinics and a one-day Super Clinic from March 3 through April 15. These services aim to help low-income individuals with tax […]
RAWQ Quiz Night set to challenge minds and spark enjoyment
Aylmer’s Quiz Night Returns with Fun, Trivia, and Community Spirit The Regional Association of West Quebecers (RAWQ) will host its annual Quiz Night on March 21 at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Aylmer. Starting at 6:30 p.m., the event will feature trivia games, hors d’oeuvres, a cash bar, and a silent auction. As RAWQ’s […]
Bill 96: « A step in the right direction » with some concerns, says Impératif français
Loi 96 and the Future of French in Quebec Impératif français, une organisation qui défend la langue française, estime que la loi 96 du Québec est une avancée favorable bien que imparfaite. The law, introduced by Minister Simon Jolin-Barrette, aims to enhance the utilization of French in public administration and in companies with 25 to […]
Reform of Bill 101: Mixed Reactions in Outaouais
Bill 96, which aims to strengthen the position of the French language in Quebec, continues to spark discussions in the Outaouais region. While some stakeholders view it as progress, others voice concerns about its impact on access to English-language CEGEPs, particularly in the Gatineau area. Students like Solène Simard point out that many young francophones […]
Court rejects government appeal, Bill 40 remains suspended for Quebec English school boards
Appeals court rules to protect minority language rights while legal challenge continues The Quebec Court of Appeal has decided that Bill 40, the province’s educational reform legislation, will not impact English school boards during the current legal conflict. Critics perceived the legislation, which intends to substitute school boards with service centers and eliminate elections in […]