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  • Uncertain future for the Rosario Poirier Sawmill

    — Jillian Office

    Nelson Sergerie The Gaspé Spec – LJI SAINT-ALPHONSE – The future of the Rosario Poirier Sawmill in Saint-Alphonse hangs in the balance after Investissement Québec rejected a proposal to modernize part of the facility. The federal government, through Canada Economic Development for Quebec, had provided an $800,000 loan that was later converted into a $1 […]

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  • Méganne Perry Mélançon goes on the offensive from the start

    — Jillian Office

    Nelson Sergerie The Gaspé Spec – LJI GASPÉ – On August 31, Méganne Perry Mélançon launched her third election campaign by attacking the incumbent Member of the National Assembly’s (MNA’s) record with concrete examples while outlining the key points of her platform. “I hope to secure victory without a recount,” said the Parti Québécois (PQ) […]

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