Letters to the Editor – May 24, 2023
May 24, 2023
Did you choose your parents? Dear Editor: Did you choose your parents? If I did have a choice in the matter, I don’t remember it.
Did you choose your parents? Dear Editor: Did you choose your parents? If I did have a choice in the matter, I don’t remember it.
The recently introduced bill in the National Assembly by the governing CAQ that will increase the base salary of MNAs from $101,561 to $131,766 is
Bus Strike Dear Editor: The delivery of education classes in the Pontiac has been very challenging in the past years for many reasons. With covid-19
Jurisdiction is an interesting concept. At one moment you are affected by one set of laws, and then after crossing an imaginary line, you’re suddenly
Frustrated Dear Editor: I have been trying to reach the Pontiac Community Hospital in Shawville without success. I received a message on my answering machine
The imminent passage of Bill C-13 signals a significant change in the federal government’s language policy. Through the federal recognition of Quebec’s Charter of the
With the passing of May Day and the recent strikes we have been seeing from the federal public service and, more locally, from school bus
Draft dodging, then and now Dear Editor, A little over 50 years ago, I was in the place, time and frame of mind to take
The recent holding of a Pontiac Business Forum two weeks ago and MRC cultural policy consultations last week revealed just how fruitful a consultation process
Dear Editor, Our recent encounter with Mother Nature on a bad day has left me with house damage and renewed my long-held belief that there
Did you choose your parents? Dear Editor: Did you choose your parents? If I did have a choice in the matter, I don’t remember it. I’m not complaining, I hit the jackpot, with diligent educated parents, neither the pressures of
The recently introduced bill in the National Assembly by the governing CAQ that will increase the base salary of MNAs from $101,561 to $131,766 is a bad policy with horrible timing. At a time when everyone is struggling with food
Bus Strike Dear Editor: The delivery of education classes in the Pontiac has been very challenging in the past years for many reasons. With covid-19 it was difficult, the various floods, the ice storm and other power outages. Although virtual
Jurisdiction is an interesting concept. At one moment you are affected by one set of laws, and then after crossing an imaginary line, you’re suddenly affected by an entirely different set of them. While it may seem boring, for Pontiacers,
Frustrated Dear Editor: I have been trying to reach the Pontiac Community Hospital in Shawville without success. I received a message on my answering machine to call someone in reference to information from my doctor. I guess I will just
The imminent passage of Bill C-13 signals a significant change in the federal government’s language policy. Through the federal recognition of Quebec’s Charter of the French Language, which includes changes made by Bill 96, it appears the Canadian government is
With the passing of May Day and the recent strikes we have been seeing from the federal public service and, more locally, from school bus drivers, it’s worth taking the time to emphasize the important role labour rights have played
Draft dodging, then and now Dear Editor, A little over 50 years ago, I was in the place, time and frame of mind to take part in a social movement, sort of an experiment in social change. The United States
The recent holding of a Pontiac Business Forum two weeks ago and MRC cultural policy consultations last week revealed just how fruitful a consultation process can be. Not only did the two events give a chance for citizens to bring
Dear Editor, Our recent encounter with Mother Nature on a bad day has left me with house damage and renewed my long-held belief that there is a limit to my adoration of trees. A tree, too close to your house
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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