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November 19, 2025

Opinion

Lines on both sides

As reported in last week’s edition of THE EQUITY, the MRC Pontiac sent a letter requesting two Pontiac residents delete critical comments about the warden,

To tax or not to tax

With the arrival of budget time across the Pontiac, many municipalities and the MRC have reportedly been put under strain to balance their budgets. The

Thank God for Christmas

It’s nice to wrap the year up on a good note. That’s a bit of a challenge after a year like 2022. It’s been a

Municipal Code of Conduct

Dear Editor, As tax paying residents of this municipality, we all have the right to ask questions and be answered. These are fundamentals of municipal

Still a fragile country

With the failure of the last referendum on Quebec sovereignty almost 30 years ago, the idea that Canada could realistically break up has been put

Letters to the Editor

A tribute to Sandra Murray Dear Editor, On behalf of the MRC Pontiac and the Council of Mayors I would like to reflect on the

Building for the long run

Urban planning is in the news, both in the Pontiac and around Canada. While the subject may seem boring and inconsequential, it really is one

Letters to the Editor

We’ll have to take care of this one ourselves Dear Editor, I’m talking about waste management. We’ve gotten to the point where nearly everything we

The reason for the season

Now that we are in the thick of the holidays, it is important to remember the true spirit of the season. While buying the latest

Breaking through the spectacle

The recent announcement that former US President Donald Trump will be seeking re-election will put the media, their audiences, politicians and civil society to a

Lines on both sides

As reported in last week’s edition of THE EQUITY, the MRC Pontiac sent a letter requesting two Pontiac residents delete critical comments about the warden, mayors and other MRC employees from their Facebook pages. This is the third time over

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To tax or not to tax

With the arrival of budget time across the Pontiac, many municipalities and the MRC have reportedly been put under strain to balance their budgets. The recent increase in inflation across the economy and the prospect of a looming recession make

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Thank God for Christmas

It’s nice to wrap the year up on a good note. That’s a bit of a challenge after a year like 2022. It’s been a tough year and we need it to end. We need some down time. We need

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Municipal Code of Conduct

Dear Editor, As tax paying residents of this municipality, we all have the right to ask questions and be answered. These are fundamentals of municipal government. What we don’t expect is to be subject to attacks on our character and

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Still a fragile country

With the failure of the last referendum on Quebec sovereignty almost 30 years ago, the idea that Canada could realistically break up has been put on the back burner. This stability has seemingly been solidified with the rise of the

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Letters to the Editor

A tribute to Sandra Murray Dear Editor, On behalf of the MRC Pontiac and the Council of Mayors I would like to reflect on the great contribution that the former mayor of Shawville made at the MRC. Sandra Murray will

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Building for the long run

Urban planning is in the news, both in the Pontiac and around Canada. While the subject may seem boring and inconsequential, it really is one of the most important and impactful responsibilities of local governments. Zoning directly shapes the landscapes

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Letters to the Editor

We’ll have to take care of this one ourselves Dear Editor, I’m talking about waste management. We’ve gotten to the point where nearly everything we buy and use comes to us wrapped in plastic. I had a project for which

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The reason for the season

Now that we are in the thick of the holidays, it is important to remember the true spirit of the season. While buying the latest toys, watching cartoons, decorating and attending parades are all fun traditions, it is important to

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Breaking through the spectacle

The recent announcement that former US President Donald Trump will be seeking re-election will put the media, their audiences, politicians and civil society to a test. The test is whether or not anyone has learned one of the most important

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