MP Organizes Quebec Exchange The Clarington/Couriicc Independent. Bowmanville. Saturday, June 13, 1998 Pace 7 . Docs anyone remember the night of October 30, 1995: It's vivid in my mind. It was the night of the Quebec referendum. It was a scary time because the vote was so close. And I think it plunged Canada into the abyss of the unknown. Because of the drama on the night I vowed to work toward better relations relations between all Canadians including those in "la belle province". This doesn't mean special special privileges for the province of Quebec. But it docs mean recognizing that our differences in language language and culture are unique. Indeed, as a nation, we have evolved with this tenet at our heart. That people can be different, yet share common heritage. Remember the threat to our culture isn't amongst ourselves but rather with our much larger neighbour to the south. This summer I am promoting, promoting, with the help of the Scugog Chamber of Commerce and the Claringlon Business Group, an exchange pro- Parliamentary Report by Alex Shepherd gram with Quebec MPs for youth in our riding who are between the ages of 15 and 17 and arc still in high school. Using existing funding from the federal government's government's youth employment program it means Durham riding's young people can get a six-week summer job in Quebec in the public sector, or with a not-for- profit organization, earning earning $6.80 an hour. It would be a great experience to be billeted with a family in Quebec while working there and at the same time, billet a young person from Quebec. Durham Riding will send five students and receive five francophone students from Quebec. I am certain people in &oueA SEHHEBSPKMS * $20 - Full set of acrylic nails * Free set of nails with every belly button piercing * Waxing Specials * Wedding Party - Bride receives free set of nails! 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My most memorable memorable trip was the one across Canada because it gave me such a great understanding of this country. If I was between 15 and 17 years of age I'd be one of the first to enrol in this exchange program. If you arc, or know someone who might be, interested in living and working in Quebec for six weeks while promoting Canadian unity and earning earning summer income, please contact my office at 985-7569 or 1-800-565- 4105. Why not experience Canada? s 1 { Î i î { 1 ♦ î | 1 ! ! t i î ! i 1 I i ! { { ! 1 ? oooooocoooooooooccocoocooo You are cordially invited to attend the ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING of Memorial Hospital Bowmanville Tuesday, June 16,1998 7 p.m. Hospital Cafeteria (lower level) "Celebrating Our Past, Preparing for our Future" Memorial Hospital is taking on a new role as part of a larger hospital corporation in July in an amalgamation with North Durham Health Services, Oshawa General Hospital and Whitby General Hospital.' We have invited some special guests to the Annual Meeting to share their memories of the Hospital over the years. * Refreshments will be served* Memorial Hospital Bowmanville 47 Liberty St. South Bowmanville, Ont. LI C 2N4 M (905) 623-3331 cj . p .m BACK TO NATURE -- Lord Elgin Public School's naturalization project established established in 1997 was officially opened Thursday, June 4. Taking part in the ceremony ceremony were students Jared Wubbolt, Lukas Thompson, Nicole Campbell, Ashley Campbell, and Rachel Richards along with John Reid, the Superintendent of Schools for District 14; School Trustee Nancy Coffin; and Principal Dan Maclvor. The naturalized area, located on the north end of the schoolyard, behind the portable classrooms, includes mowed paths among the newly planted wildflowers, bushes and even a cedar hedge. The naturalized area will encourage both teachers and students to get into more hands-on nature studies. 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