What do you stand for?
September 16, 2025
As Parliament returned on Monday, MPs opened their fall sitting with a standing ovation for Charlie Kirk, the right-wing activist who was fatally shot while
As Parliament returned on Monday, MPs opened their fall sitting with a standing ovation for Charlie Kirk, the right-wing activist who was fatally shot while
Dear Editor, Whatever happened to persuasion? Governments at all levels seem to think they must draft very specific laws mandating the way we live rather
It’s just over two weeks ago now that Quebec’s CAQ government announced its intention to introduce a bill that would ban public prayer. This idea
In the 1980s, American sociologist Ray Oldenburg gave language to an idea that will likely be pretty familiar to anybody who grew up going to
Dear Editor, As a Waltham resident, I see the next two meetings in the fire safety planning process as an important opportunity. On Sept. 4,
High school and elementary students across Quebec are being asked to take on a new challenge this year. The Quebec government is forcing them to
Dear Editor, Leaked plans for the American administration to deploy National Guard troops to quell protests and “unrest” within the U.S. is not a surprise
Dear Editor and Dr. O’Neill, Thank you for the long story concerning Bill 106 (Local doctors concerned QC bill will ‘squeeze already overstretched’ colleagues, THE
This is a public service announcement. In case you missed it, there is a complete and total fire ban on for most, if not all
It’s been a privilege to sit in on the public information meetings hosted by the directors of Quyon’s Maison de la Famille to update the
As Parliament returned on Monday, MPs opened their fall sitting with a standing ovation for Charlie Kirk, the right-wing activist who was fatally shot while speaking at a Utah university on Sept. 10. The ovation erupted after Conservative Alberta MP
Dear Editor, Whatever happened to persuasion? Governments at all levels seem to think they must draft very specific laws mandating the way we live rather than presenting evidence and suggestions for better living. I feel a bit offended when governments
It’s just over two weeks ago now that Quebec’s CAQ government announced its intention to introduce a bill that would ban public prayer. This idea didn’t come from the committee of lawyers that’s been tasked with strengthening secularism across the
In the 1980s, American sociologist Ray Oldenburg gave language to an idea that will likely be pretty familiar to anybody who grew up going to kitchen parties, cipaille suppers, or who’s spent some time sitting on the bench outside J
Dear Editor, As a Waltham resident, I see the next two meetings in the fire safety planning process as an important opportunity. On Sept. 4, Waltham council will be presented with additional fire maps prepared by Mr. Julien Gagnon. In
High school and elementary students across Quebec are being asked to take on a new challenge this year. The Quebec government is forcing them to put away their phones for at least six hours every weekday – the duration of
Dear Editor, Leaked plans for the American administration to deploy National Guard troops to quell protests and “unrest” within the U.S. is not a surprise given Trump’s less than secret wish to be president for more than the Constitutional two
Dear Editor and Dr. O’Neill, Thank you for the long story concerning Bill 106 (Local doctors concerned QC bill will ‘squeeze already overstretched’ colleagues, THE EQUITY, July 23, 2025). If passed, local doctors who have a heavy work load could
This is a public service announcement. In case you missed it, there is a complete and total fire ban on for most, if not all municipalities across the Pontiac. This extends to people who have been given a permit to
It’s been a privilege to sit in on the public information meetings hosted by the directors of Quyon’s Maison de la Famille to update the community on their efforts to keep this critical social service organization alive. These four women
We’re thrilled to invite you to join our team as we celebrate SADC Pontiac’s 40 years of local economic development with you in your community. This special presence is part of our exciting year-long tour across all 19 municipalities in our territory.
Come and discover the variety of services we offer, chat about business strategies and opportunities, and connect with our fantastic team. Whether you’re a local business owner, an aspiring entrepreneur, or just curious about what we do, this day is open to all!
Let’s celebrate together and look forward to many more years of growth and community success. Feel free to bring your friends and family, we look forward to seeing you there!
Nous sommes ravis de vous inviter à vous joindre à notre équipe pour célébrer les 40 ans de développement économique local de la SADC Pontiac, directement dans votre communauté. Cet présence spéciale fait partie de notre tournée à travers toutes les 19 municipalités de notre territoire.
Venez découvrir les services que nous offrons, discuter des stratégies et opportunités d’affaires, et rencontrer notre équipe fantastique. Que vous soyez un propriétaire d’entreprise local, un entrepreneur en herbe, ou simplement curieux de savoir ce que nous faisons, cet événement est ouvert à tous !
Célébrons ensemble et envisageons de nombreuses autres années de croissance et de succès communautaire. N’hésitez pas à venir accompagné(e) de vos amis et de votre famille — au plaisir de vous y voir!
October 8 at Gavan’s in Quyon.
This event is for residents of the Municipality of Pontiac and the MRC des Collines-de-l’Outaouais.
We’re thrilled to invite you to join our team as we celebrate SADC Pontiac’s 40 years of local economic development with you in your community. This special presence is part of our exciting year-long tour across all 19 municipalities in our territory.
Come and discover the variety of services we offer, chat about business strategies and opportunities, and connect with our fantastic team. Whether you’re a local business owner, an aspiring entrepreneur, or just curious about what we do, this day is open to all!
Let’s celebrate together and look forward to many more years of growth and community success. Feel free to bring your friends and family, we look forward to seeing you there!
Nous sommes ravis de vous inviter à vous joindre à notre équipe pour célébrer les 40 ans de développement économique local de la SADC Pontiac, directement dans votre communauté. Cet présence spéciale fait partie de notre tournée à travers toutes les 19 municipalités de notre territoire.
Venez découvrir les services que nous offrons, discuter des stratégies et opportunités d’affaires, et rencontrer notre équipe fantastique. Que vous soyez un propriétaire d’entreprise local, un entrepreneur en herbe, ou simplement curieux de savoir ce que nous faisons, cet événement est ouvert à tous !
Célébrons ensemble et envisageons de nombreuses autres années de croissance et de succès communautaire. N’hésitez pas à venir accompagné(e) de vos amis et de votre famille — au plaisir de vous y voir!
October 9th, Hursty’s in Shawville.
This event is for residents of Alleyn-et-Cawood, Otter Lake, Thorne, Shawville, Clarendon, Bristol and Portage-du-Fort.
October 15th at Bowers Restaurant in Mansfield.
This event is for residents of For Bryson, Campbell’s Bay, L’Île-du-Grand-Calumet, Litchfield, Fort-Coulonge and Mansfield-et-Pontefract.
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