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Please be advised that we published Alan and Nina Freed's planned voyage in our June 17th issue, however, they have POST...
06/18/2026

Please be advised that we published Alan and Nina Freed's planned voyage in our June 17th issue, however, they have POSTPONED their journey to JULY 26th, 2026!

Thank you!

Here are the photos from The Gaspé Spec’s 50th anniversary celebrations held on April 25!What an incredible evening spen...
05/26/2026

Here are the photos from The Gaspé Spec’s 50th anniversary celebrations held on April 25!

What an incredible evening spent celebrating 50 years of community journalism, memories, friendships, and the people who helped shape The Gaspé Spec over the decades. It was wonderful to see past and present board members, staff, volunteers, contributors, and community supporters come together for such a special occasion.

A special thank you goes out to all those who helped make the evening possible through donations, support, and hard work, including Pit Caribou, Ferme Bourdages, Vierge, Becky’s Baked Goods, Wild Willow Soapery, Esso Gaspé, Jean Coutu Gaspé, IGA Gaspé, St-Hubert Gaspé, and O’Dwyer.

Thank you as well to Aaron Check for providing the music throughout the evening, Shannon Day for beautifully capturing the event through photos, and Lori Whalen and her team for preparing a wonderful meal enjoyed by all.

Thank you to everyone who attended, shared stories, laughed, reminisced, and helped make the evening such a success. We are proud to continue serving the English-speaking community of the Gaspé Peninsula and look forward to many more years ahead.

Feel free to tag yourself and share your favourite memories from the evening in the comments!

Looking for your next great read? Stop by the Spec office this week and pick up your very own Blind Date with a Book! Th...
05/19/2026

Looking for your next great read? Stop by the Spec office this week and pick up your very own Blind Date with a Book!
The remaining books are pictured below, along with their descriptions and recommended age groups.

Please be advised that our office will be closed on Monday, May 18th, 2026 for the stat holiday!See you Tuesday! Enjoy t...
05/15/2026

Please be advised that our office will be closed on Monday, May 18th, 2026 for the stat holiday!

See you Tuesday!
Enjoy the long weekend! 🌞

We will be out of the office on Thursday, May 14th for the entire day! We remain available by e-mail! Thank you for your...
05/11/2026

We will be out of the office on Thursday, May 14th for the entire day! We remain available by e-mail!

Thank you for your cooperation! 📰🚗

The Gaspé Spec is proud to be partnering with the Eastern Quebec Literacy Council for this year’s Blind Date with a Book...
05/06/2026

The Gaspé Spec is proud to be partnering with the Eastern Quebec Literacy Council for this year’s Blind Date with a Book initiative! 📚✨

We are excited to help spread the love of reading throughout our community and invite everyone to stop by and pick up their surprise book package — completely FREE — at the SPEC office, located at 208B Gérard-D.-Levesque in New Carlisle.

We currently have 10 books available for readers ranging from 5 years old to 18+ — so there’s something for everyone! Each book is wrapped to keep the title a surprise, making it a fun way to discover a new story or author.

A big thank you to everyone helping make this wonderful initiative possible. 💙

Come pick your “blind date” and fall in love with a new book! 📖

05/05/2026

✨Our Blind Date with a Book is just around the corner, and we can’t wait to share more details with you! ✨

This year, we’ve expanded to spread even more love of reading throughout our wonderful community. In addition to books popping up around the Gaspé area, we have partnered with The Gaspé Spec, CASA - Committee for Anglophone Social Action, and the North Shore Community Association. 💙

We would like to extend a sincere thank you to all the organizations who are helping make this possible. We couldn’t do it without your support. 🥰

Stay tuned! More details coming soon! 👀📚

05/04/2026

We want to thank everyone for participating in our contest with Nautika Chalets. Congratulations Madeleine Anglehart , enjoy your stay! Happy Mother’s Day!

On April 25, The Gaspé Spec celebrated 50 years of community news, surrounded by past and present board members, staff, ...
04/26/2026

On April 25, The Gaspé Spec celebrated 50 years of community news, surrounded by past and present board members, staff, and members of the community who have all played a role in shaping its story.

On behalf of the staff and Board of Directors, thank you to everyone for your continued support.

Fifty years ago, this paper began with a vision. Today, it continues with a community.

As long as there are stories to tell on the coast, as long as there are people who care about what happens here, and as long as there are readers who still turn the pages each issue, the Gaspé Spec will have a reason to exist.

Thank you for being part of these first fifty years… and for helping us write the next fifty.

Thanks to Shannon D. Renouf for your amazing photo.

Please be advised our office will be closed until Monday, April 27th! Enjoy the weekend!
04/23/2026

Please be advised our office will be closed until Monday, April 27th! Enjoy the weekend!

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