The geography of healthcare
July 16, 2024
It’s very good news that Pontiac Hospital’s medical imaging technicians will receive an $18,000 pay bonus. Congratulations to everyone who made a big noise about
It’s very good news that Pontiac Hospital’s medical imaging technicians will receive an $18,000 pay bonus. Congratulations to everyone who made a big noise about
An open letter from Pontiac doctors to Christian Dubé, Quebec’s Minister of Health Dear Minister, The medical imaging, ultrasound, CT scan, mammography and X-ray department
There is opportunity here in the Pontiac. Beautiful landscapes. Natural resources. Wide open spaces. Welcoming communities. Smart people with great ideas. All within easy access
Google and digital upstarts should not be allowed to dictate the terms of funding provided under the Online News Act Local newspapers in communities like
As we celebrated Canada Day this week, a question on many minds was whether our current prime minister should continue to lead the Liberals. At
Fight for pay equity Dear Editor, I am appalled at the CAQ’s discriminatory tactics whereby in a complete lack of wisdom and fairness, they decided
The MRC Council of Mayors is off for the month of July. It’s a good chance for the warden and mayors to recharge their batteries
Dear Editor, We are writing to bring attention to a critical issue that has arisen in Alleyn and Cawood, one that could soon impact all
A last-minute band-aid attempt to staunch the long-standing flow of staff from west Quebec hospitals to better-paying jobs in Ontario appears to be backfiring. It
The root cause of assessment injustices Dear Editor, As a Chartered Professional Accountant and a cottage resident of McCarthy Lake, I am encouraged by the
It’s very good news that Pontiac Hospital’s medical imaging technicians will receive an $18,000 pay bonus. Congratulations to everyone who made a big noise about the problem – hospital staff and administrators, doctors, citizen activists, mayors, the warden, and the
An open letter from Pontiac doctors to Christian Dubé, Quebec’s Minister of Health Dear Minister, The medical imaging, ultrasound, CT scan, mammography and X-ray department is an essential service in a modern hospital. Without this department, there is no possibility
There is opportunity here in the Pontiac. Beautiful landscapes. Natural resources. Wide open spaces. Welcoming communities. Smart people with great ideas. All within easy access to major urban markets. What a great place to live, work and operate a business!
Google and digital upstarts should not be allowed to dictate the terms of funding provided under the Online News Act Local newspapers in communities like mine have been challenged by several factors. The internet has democratized information and made it
As we celebrated Canada Day this week, a question on many minds was whether our current prime minister should continue to lead the Liberals. At stake is the question of how his presence on the national political scene will affect
Fight for pay equity Dear Editor, I am appalled at the CAQ’s discriminatory tactics whereby in a complete lack of wisdom and fairness, they decided to give pay raises to Papineau and Maniwaki based medical imaging technicians . . .
The MRC Council of Mayors is off for the month of July. It’s a good chance for the warden and mayors to recharge their batteries after what has undoubtedly been a challenging and exhausting year. When they come back to
Dear Editor, We are writing to bring attention to a critical issue that has arisen in Alleyn and Cawood, one that could soon impact all communities within MRC Pontiac. This year, with our municipal tax bill, we received our notice
A last-minute band-aid attempt to staunch the long-standing flow of staff from west Quebec hospitals to better-paying jobs in Ontario appears to be backfiring. It started with a pay bonus offered to imaging technicians in Hull and Gatineau hospitals as
The root cause of assessment injustices Dear Editor, As a Chartered Professional Accountant and a cottage resident of McCarthy Lake, I am encouraged by the progress made by our municipality and the dedicated members of the taskforce addressing the property
Come help us celebrate our 166th Cobden Fair! This year’s fair is perfect for all ages! It will be the perfect family event. Join us on Friday, August 22nd, 2025 until Sunday, August 24th, 2025.
Enjoy Cope Amusements midway, livestock shows, food and craft vendors, scavenger hunt, bingo and non-stop entertainment all weekend long! Our infamous Demolition Derby and Beer Tent on Saturday night! Plus, Ry-J’s Rock Climbing Wall, MTK Racetrack Racing, Mini Golf, The Skills Ontario – Trades and Tech Truck and don’t forget to join us for dinner on Friday and Saturday night! And….so much more! And again this year we are offering Pay One Price! Buy your Advance Passes for $16 online or in person.
On Friday and Saturday, tickets at the gate will cost $20. On Sunday tickets at the gate will cost $16.
End your summer with Flair, come to the Cobden Fair!
Come see the Pontiac Community Players perform “Twain’s at Mill Dam Park in Shawville! Weather dependent. If it rains the day of the show, we will cancel on our facebook page. Stay tuned folks!! Free admission for all, bring your own chair. Saturday, August 23rd at 2 p.m.
Quyon Community Day – Sept 6th!! FREE Entry!!
NEW this year… the Great Canadian Lumberjacks will put on 3 demonstrations (noon, 3 & 7 pm) and the DRONES are coming back…
Live local musicians will once again hit the stage and this year “Chicken Fried” will keep us all singing and dancing into the night!!!
The Quyon Lions are once again providing a Roast Beef dinner – info on how to purchase dinner tickets will be provided soon.
And that’s not all….. the annual 3-pitch ball tournament starts Friday night and plenty of Children’s activities will be set up in the park!!!
See ya there!!!!
Salon du livre de Fort-Coulonge, le 6 septembre 2025 de 10h à 16h à la salle de conférence du Pontiac, 204 rue principale, Fort-Coulonge, QC J0X 1V0.
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