Remembrance Day

Remembrance Day (originally called Armistice Day) was first observed in 1919 throughout the British Commonwealth to commemorate the armistice agreement that ended the First World War. Every year we pause to remember those who have served and continue to serve. The poppy is a well-known symbol associated with Remembrance Day, due to the poem by…

NEW Emergency Toolkit

“Mapping Your Community: A Resource Toolkit for Adult Learners” aims to support English-speaking adults with low literacy to find, access and use services and resources during an emergency or crisis. The Emergency Toolkit provides plain-language instructions and guidance to navigate emergencies, non-emergencies, as well as information on preparing for a future emergency. Print and digital…

YLC celebrates 40 years of literacy!

The Yamaska Literacy Council (YLC)… maybe you remember our early days as the Townshippers Reading Council?… is in its 40th year of providing community-based literacy programming in Brome-Missisquoi & Haute-Yamaska. Happy Birthday to us!   This landmark is a cause for celebration for all the volunteers, tutors, families and lifelong learners who have played a…