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Anglophone municipal representation in the Gaspé

gaspe elections.JPGIn some parts of the Gaspé, there is a significant English-speaking population, yet not many Anglophones on town councils. The CBC's Marika Wheeler visited the Gaspé to find out if English-speaking voters feel represented in municipal politics, and in this election campaign.

 

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Faith in english in the regions

Rouyn- Living English 002.jpgSome anglophones in Rouyn-Noranda can't picture themselves going to a french church, so when the only english protestant church in town shut down some decided to drive to Ontario to worship instead.
Marika Wheeler tells the story of how the closure of All Saints left a gap, and a rift, in the anglo community. 

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Learning to nurse in French and English

The CBC's Sarah Rogers explores another angle of health care for anglophones in the Eastern Townships. We hear how nursing students at Champlain College are training to work in both French and English. 
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