The Pontiac is blessed with many volunteer organizations that do crucial work to make life here better than it would otherwise be, organizations staffed by people who donate their time and are funded, in large part, by donations. Their volunteer

With the memories of Thanksgiving weekend still fresh in our minds, now might be a good time to reflect on the nature of the holiday and what it actually means to be thankful. The four century old tradition began as

Despite not winning a majority of votes, the CAQ once again has formed a majority government, this time larger than the last. This means a party that represents 41 per cent of Quebcers who voted will have 100 per cent

With the election day coming next Monday, here are a few thoughts on the candidates vying for your vote. Incumbent Quebec Liberal MNA André Fortin, originally from Quyon, has represented Pontiac since 2014. As a result, he really needs no

The announcement of the closure of the Centre Dentaire Shawville at the end of the month is troubling news for many residents of the area and is a symptom of the systemic problems in the way Canada handles dental care.

Two recent developments this past week are a reminder that we live in a time of change. The first is the death of Queen Elizabeth II. Regardless of what you think about the monarchy or the royal family, the fact

Now that it’s over, it appears the Shawville Fair was a huge success. After missing one year and running a scaled down version the next, it’s fair to say that the Fair came back with a roar given how many

With the start of the Quebec election this Sunday, we get to see democracy in action in the province. Officially, this is the time where politicians will try to win our votes and sell their parties to us. It’s the

La Fédération québécoise des municipalités (FQM) has unveiled its priorities for the upcoming provincial election. The list released by the municipal lobbying group include some interesting policies, ranging from calls for greater devolution of power from the provincial government to

The past few months have brought to light the issue that we live in a region with a debilitating veterinarian shortage. This issue was made even more heartbreakingly apparent in recent weeks when many Pontiac horse owners received the tragic