Thursday, December 1, 2016
VOL. 14 NO. 44
LBPSB Ethics scandal riles council meeting attendees Carmen Marie Fabio editor@yourlocaljournal.ca
PHOTO BY CARMEN MARIE FABIO
Sign of the times
Inside
After being banned from speaking at the Lester B. Pearson School Board (LBPSB) public meetings for three years, retired teacher and outspoken LBPSB critic Chris Eustace calls for the resignation of Chair Suanne Stein Day following the findings of the board’s Ethic’s Commissioner. See story on page 5. “I’m not interested in preserving the status quo; I want to overthrow it.” - Niccolo Machiavelli
USED
SAINT-LAZARE. Spacious family home. $375,000 Centris #14531301
Despite myriad voices calling for the resignation of the chair of the Lester B. Pearson School Board (LBPSB), Suanne Stein Day was adamant in insisting she would not step down, despite the recent revelation she had violated the board’s own code of ethics on three separate occasions. The news broke soon after troubles at the English Montreal School Board (EMSB) saw a letter issued to Chair Angela Mancini citing a lack of support and recognition directed towards administration, accusing elected commissioners of meddling. On the morning of Wednesday, November 30, it was announced at the National Assembly that Québec Education Minister Sébastien Proulx has appointed an auditor to look into management of both the LBPSB and the EMSB, citing irregularities in education issues and certification of students. Minister Proulx also confirmed the Unité permanente anticorruption (UPAC) is investigating. Continued on page 5
Vaudreuil-Soulanges MRC tired of waiting for Hydro-Québec
3
Young Pincourt Councillor appointed to UMQ committee
5
Hudson Fireman’s auction raises over $14,000
8
Walk back in time to Bethlehem
10
Only 25 minutes from Hudson OPEN SATURDAYS
613-632-1159
441 County Road 17, Hawkesbury, ON