Fresh air
September 6, 2023
Summer in the Pontiac had many encouraging highlights. From Canada Day celebrations to community barbecues, from baseball tournaments to fishing derbies, people were out in
Summer in the Pontiac had many encouraging highlights. From Canada Day celebrations to community barbecues, from baseball tournaments to fishing derbies, people were out in
Missing from the discussion on whether to build a garbage incinerator in the Pontiac has been a factual information base. Last week’s decision by Pontiac
We are not the first to think that 14,000 people governed by 18 municipal councils is a bit of over-representation. In MRC Pontiac, some municipal
You occasionally hear someone say how much they wish there was a Tim Horton’s or a McDonalds here in the Pontiac. We couldn’t disagree more.
As public hearings on the proposal to build a Near Surface Disposal Facility at Chalk River come to a close this week, there is much
It was heartening a few weeks ago to see the prime minister meeting with Tamil refugees who have made their way to Canada, and expressing
Questions are swirling around the proposal to build a garbage incinerator in the Pontiac. Does it make sense to solve Pontiac’s 5,000-tonne garbage problem by
Well-known to be among our many idiosyncracies at THE EQUITY is our fascination with local history. What with the 150th anniversaries of Shawville and Bryson
There’s something charming about a ride through the countryside in a horse-drawn buggy. You get to hear sounds. Cicadas. Birds. You feel the breeze. You
Pontiac is a busy place on Canada Day weekend with all kinds of community events taking place from Sheenboro to Shawville, Calumet to Quyon, and
Summer in the Pontiac had many encouraging highlights. From Canada Day celebrations to community barbecues, from baseball tournaments to fishing derbies, people were out in the fresh air enjoying the best the Pontiac has to offer. The weather was strange
Missing from the discussion on whether to build a garbage incinerator in the Pontiac has been a factual information base. Last week’s decision by Pontiac County mayors to go ahead with the development of a business plan on the project
We are not the first to think that 14,000 people governed by 18 municipal councils is a bit of over-representation. In MRC Pontiac, some municipal councillors represent as few people as could fit in a school bus. There are, no
You occasionally hear someone say how much they wish there was a Tim Horton’s or a McDonalds here in the Pontiac. We couldn’t disagree more. Every time you buy anything at a multinational chain, you are sending your money to
As public hearings on the proposal to build a Near Surface Disposal Facility at Chalk River come to a close this week, there is much debate on whether siting a nuclear waste dump on the shores of the Ottawa River
It was heartening a few weeks ago to see the prime minister meeting with Tamil refugees who have made their way to Canada, and expressing his appreciation for the contribution they have made to this country. But one wonders if,
Questions are swirling around the proposal to build a garbage incinerator in the Pontiac. Does it make sense to solve Pontiac’s 5,000-tonne garbage problem by importing another 395,000 tonnes? What will the carbon emissions of 35 massive trucks driving into
Well-known to be among our many idiosyncracies at THE EQUITY is our fascination with local history. What with the 150th anniversaries of Shawville and Bryson and the 140th of THE EQUITY all being celebrated this year, there is no time
There’s something charming about a ride through the countryside in a horse-drawn buggy. You get to hear sounds. Cicadas. Birds. You feel the breeze. You see flowers. You become familiar with local sights and associated fragrances. The gentle pace is
Pontiac is a busy place on Canada Day weekend with all kinds of community events taking place from Sheenboro to Shawville, Calumet to Quyon, and many points beyond and in between. Any one of them would be a shining example
PPHS REUNION: August 2, 2025
REGISTRATION IS ON AND ACTIVE!
$60 per person (cocktails, dinner)
Come connect with your classmates. Space limited, so registration & payment a must.
E-transfer: pphsreunioncommittee@gmail.com
Cheque: Kathy Wickens (call 613-600-1455)
331 Somerville Drive, Perth, ON K7H 3C6
Location: Otter Lake R.A. Association, 394 Tessier Street
Euchre tournament fundraiser for Otter Lake’s 150th Anniversary in 2026.
Pre-registration on now. $5 per person if pre-registered before the tournament. $8/pp at the door on the day of the tournament. You can send an e-transfer to pre-register to: otterlake150@outlook.com or contact Lory Beaudoin at: lorybeaudoin@gmail.com
The door opens at noon. Snacks and drinks for sale. The tournament starts at 1PM—prizes for the top 3 places; the lowest score and most lone hands. All skill levels welcome.
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