Letters to the Editor January 24, 2024
January 24, 2024
Culture centre dream Dear Editor, Last year at the Pontiac Archives, we planned several talks about local history, especially for Shawville’s 150th anniversary. We are
Culture centre dream Dear Editor, Last year at the Pontiac Archives, we planned several talks about local history, especially for Shawville’s 150th anniversary. We are
THE EQUITY is what you might call a hyper-local newspaper. We try to keep our focus on the news and community activities of people living
If asked whether a side panel on the fuselage of a Boeing 737 Max 9 might fall off while the aircraft was in mid-flight, the
The arrival of the new year brings all sorts of new possibilities. And what better way to greet the new year than with a hearty,
Christmas means many things. One of them is hope. The possibility that, despite the setbacks, good things can come of it all. We are all
Holding elected officials accountable is a fundamental aspect of a healthy and functioning democratic system. There are several important reasons why accountability is crucial. Safeguarding
School bus safety Dear Editor, I drive school buses in the Pontiac, picking up students in the Shawville area and transporting them to school in
If creatures from another planet were to come to Earth for a visit, they would have to conclude we humans have lost our minds. Among
No money for education Dear Editor, The Quebec government is toying with the idea, yet again, of fixing the roof of the Big “O” stadium
Considerable consternation has erupted over the choice of the United Arab Emirates, a major oil producing country, as the host of the current round of
Culture centre dream Dear Editor, Last year at the Pontiac Archives, we planned several talks about local history, especially for Shawville’s 150th anniversary. We are continuing the presentations this year. As a result, more people are bringing their historical documents
THE EQUITY is what you might call a hyper-local newspaper. We try to keep our focus on the news and community activities of people living here in the Pontiac and on issues that directly affect their lives. And we leave
If asked whether a side panel on the fuselage of a Boeing 737 Max 9 might fall off while the aircraft was in mid-flight, the manufacturer, the airline and even the civil aviation organization that regulates the industry would probably
The arrival of the new year brings all sorts of new possibilities. And what better way to greet the new year than with a hearty, warm welcome to the newest additions to the community, the babies of 2023. We’re pleased
Christmas means many things. One of them is hope. The possibility that, despite the setbacks, good things can come of it all. We are all very familiar with the not-so-good things that happen in our world, the disagreements and arguments.
Holding elected officials accountable is a fundamental aspect of a healthy and functioning democratic system. There are several important reasons why accountability is crucial. Safeguarding democracy: Accountability ensures that elected officials remain responsive to the needs and wishes of the
School bus safety Dear Editor, I drive school buses in the Pontiac, picking up students in the Shawville area and transporting them to school in Fort Coulonge. School buses are large vehicles, some 37 feet long, and are nearly as
If creatures from another planet were to come to Earth for a visit, they would have to conclude we humans have lost our minds. Among the abundance of evidence for such a view would be our tendency to make such
No money for education Dear Editor, The Quebec government is toying with the idea, yet again, of fixing the roof of the Big “O” stadium in Montreal. Presumed cost may reach one billion dollars. Money is promised to American hockey
Considerable consternation has erupted over the choice of the United Arab Emirates, a major oil producing country, as the host of the current round of global climate negotiations, and of Sultan Al Jaber, the head the country’s state-owned oil company,
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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