Letters to the Editor
November 16, 2022
Fed up in the Pontiac Dear Editor, Why shouldn’t the public question the transparency of our local government? From personal experience, we’ve found public participation
Fed up in the Pontiac Dear Editor, Why shouldn’t the public question the transparency of our local government? From personal experience, we’ve found public participation
With the passing of Remembrance Day, it’s important to centre on and bolster a common sentiment of the ceremonies that took place in the Pontiac
The Ontario government’s recent use of the notwithstanding clause to undercut the rights of citizens – in this case, the right of education assistants, school
What do higher costs for things like food and cell service, the lack of trust in the “media” or even the lowering quality of entertainment
The passing of Maurice Beauregard is a difficult loss for Campbell’s Bay and the whole Pontiac. First as a firefighter, then a town councillor and
The Pontiac is blessed with many volunteer organizations that do crucial work to make life here better than it would otherwise be, organizations staffed by
With the memories of Thanksgiving weekend still fresh in our minds, now might be a good time to reflect on the nature of the holiday
Despite not winning a majority of votes, the CAQ once again has formed a majority government, this time larger than the last. This means a
With the election day coming next Monday, here are a few thoughts on the candidates vying for your vote. Incumbent Quebec Liberal MNA André Fortin,
Dear Editor, I know that you publish all letters to the editor but apparently Ms. Barber from Luskville, Que. is not so sure. She says
Fed up in the Pontiac Dear Editor, Why shouldn’t the public question the transparency of our local government? From personal experience, we’ve found public participation to be hindered by the very same government employees who should foster democratic participation. We’ve
With the passing of Remembrance Day, it’s important to centre on and bolster a common sentiment of the ceremonies that took place in the Pontiac and across the country; that War is a tragedy that we should do all that
The Ontario government’s recent use of the notwithstanding clause to undercut the rights of citizens – in this case, the right of education assistants, school custodians and librarians to strike – is a strategy all too familiar to religious and
What do higher costs for things like food and cell service, the lack of trust in the “media” or even the lowering quality of entertainment have in common? The answer is that the industries that provide these goods and services
The passing of Maurice Beauregard is a difficult loss for Campbell’s Bay and the whole Pontiac. First as a firefighter, then a town councillor and finally as mayor of Campbell’s Bay, Beauregard has long been committed to public service. Widely
The Pontiac is blessed with many volunteer organizations that do crucial work to make life here better than it would otherwise be, organizations staffed by people who donate their time and are funded, in large part, by donations. Their volunteer
With the memories of Thanksgiving weekend still fresh in our minds, now might be a good time to reflect on the nature of the holiday and what it actually means to be thankful. The four century old tradition began as
Despite not winning a majority of votes, the CAQ once again has formed a majority government, this time larger than the last. This means a party that represents 41 per cent of Quebcers who voted will have 100 per cent
With the election day coming next Monday, here are a few thoughts on the candidates vying for your vote. Incumbent Quebec Liberal MNA André Fortin, originally from Quyon, has represented Pontiac since 2014. As a result, he really needs no
Dear Editor, I know that you publish all letters to the editor but apparently Ms. Barber from Luskville, Que. is not so sure. She says in her letter on Sept. 7, “ My note: I doubt that this will be
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