Letters to the Editor – June 28, 2023
June 27, 2023
Big Decision Ahead Dear Editor, We have a problem, a slow-growing problem with no really good solution. We have trash, stuff we bought but don’t
Big Decision Ahead Dear Editor, We have a problem, a slow-growing problem with no really good solution. We have trash, stuff we bought but don’t
We have to give credit to Jane Toller for being very clear about her intentions. When she was running for re-election as warden in 2021,
Ruffled feathers Dear Mr. Dickson: Since June 12, 2023 and your subsequent edition of THE EQUITY, June 14, 2023, I suspect there is even more
In the Pontiac, we essentially live in the forest. As we’ve seen over the past two weeks, we may hear about forest fires in faraway
We are all trying to make sense of a situation that just doesn’t seem to make sense. We are doing our best to make sure
The wheels of the bus haven’t been going round and round since May 1, for thousands of students in the Pontiac and other regions of
An Opportunity for MRC Pontiac to be a leader in Energy from Waste Dear Editor, MRC Pontiac has been interested in energy from waste since
It was 140 years ago today – on June 7, 1883 – that the very first issue of THE EQUITY was published. To mark the
The importance of Blackflies Dear Editor: I have a small Dragonfly operation in Thorne, and blackflies are the bait which attracts them in droves. Blackflies
Now entering its fifth week, the Outaouais-wide school bus drivers’ strike continues to be massively disruptive for students and parents, and underlines why transparency in
Big Decision Ahead Dear Editor, We have a problem, a slow-growing problem with no really good solution. We have trash, stuff we bought but don’t want and can’t use. The packaging that comes with every single thing we buy, the
We have to give credit to Jane Toller for being very clear about her intentions. When she was running for re-election as warden in 2021, she told us – and we reported on the front page of our September 15
Ruffled feathers Dear Mr. Dickson: Since June 12, 2023 and your subsequent edition of THE EQUITY, June 14, 2023, I suspect there is even more ammunition in my “war chest” (my pun) to expand on. First and foremost, I wonder
In the Pontiac, we essentially live in the forest. As we’ve seen over the past two weeks, we may hear about forest fires in faraway B.C. and Nova Scotia, but we also experience them here. And not just somewhere else
We are all trying to make sense of a situation that just doesn’t seem to make sense. We are doing our best to make sure everyone knows we support the protection of the French minority within Canada just as long
The wheels of the bus haven’t been going round and round since May 1, for thousands of students in the Pontiac and other regions of Quebec due to an ongoing strike between the school bus drivers and their employer. Negotiations
An Opportunity for MRC Pontiac to be a leader in Energy from Waste Dear Editor, MRC Pontiac has been interested in energy from waste since 2011 when it declared itself a “willing host.” Research in Europe was done at the
It was 140 years ago today – on June 7, 1883 – that the very first issue of THE EQUITY was published. To mark the occasion, we have put together a special 140th anniversary supplement which chronicles some of the
The importance of Blackflies Dear Editor: I have a small Dragonfly operation in Thorne, and blackflies are the bait which attracts them in droves. Blackflies help keep the back country from being totally over-run by citiots who come to the
Now entering its fifth week, the Outaouais-wide school bus drivers’ strike continues to be massively disruptive for students and parents, and underlines why transparency in how public money is spent is so important. In the Pontiac chapter of this drama,
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!
Details: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/pontiac-ouest-journee-communautaire-community-event-tickets-1384250754269
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!!!!
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