Elections, like it or not
August 31, 2021
Dear Editor, So, we have an election that nobody felt was necessary, which will be inconvenient and expensive. This is when we need to apply
Dear Editor, So, we have an election that nobody felt was necessary, which will be inconvenient and expensive. This is when we need to apply
Dear Editor, Calling an election in the midst of a pandemic when there is no obvious legislative need to do that, years before the usual
Dear Editor I am writing to address the concerns expressed by Lawrence Stafford about the number of “semi ’s loaded to the hilt” carrying timber
Anyone wondering why we suddenly find ourselves in the midst of a climate crisis, here is how it happened. Just over three decades ago, climatologists
By Anthony Keenleyside As an Ottawan who is also a summertime resident at Green Lake, since 1962, I look forward to Chris Judd’s columns. They
One of the best things to happen all year happened this summer when Eva Baldi and Thomas Beck came to work with us. Eva, who
After less than two years into his four-year mandate, Justin Trudeau and the Liberals have pulled the plug on their government and are taking the
Dear Editor, Political observers indicate that we will soon be entering into a federal election season. Here’s one way in which Canada has a governmental
Dear Editor, For the last six months or so, I’ve sat watching out of my picture window or in the breeze way at Highway 148.
We live in fractious times. We need leadership and policies that will bring us together. Bill 96 promises to do the exact opposite. We appreciate
Dear Editor, So, we have an election that nobody felt was necessary, which will be inconvenient and expensive. This is when we need to apply ironscopic vision to the situation.
Dear Editor, Calling an election in the midst of a pandemic when there is no obvious legislative need to do that, years before the usual four year interval between elections, clearly shows the opportunistic side of this Liberal Government. It
Dear Editor I am writing to address the concerns expressed by Lawrence Stafford about the number of “semi ’s loaded to the hilt” carrying timber to Mont Laurier. Everyone shares this frustration including myself as I see the trucks turning
Anyone wondering why we suddenly find ourselves in the midst of a climate crisis, here is how it happened. Just over three decades ago, climatologists around the world began to share their observations on the warming of the planet in
By Anthony Keenleyside As an Ottawan who is also a summertime resident at Green Lake, since 1962, I look forward to Chris Judd’s columns. They are a very happy mixture of farming history and that rare seasoning, common sense. His
One of the best things to happen all year happened this summer when Eva Baldi and Thomas Beck came to work with us. Eva, who hails from Beechgrove, worked as a reporter for THE EQUITY. Thomas, a Clarendon resident, helped
After less than two years into his four-year mandate, Justin Trudeau and the Liberals have pulled the plug on their government and are taking the country into an election. Along with many other people, we have to ask why. So
Dear Editor, Political observers indicate that we will soon be entering into a federal election season. Here’s one way in which Canada has a governmental structural advantage over the United States, multi-party campaigns and the possibility of a functioning minority
Dear Editor, For the last six months or so, I’ve sat watching out of my picture window or in the breeze way at Highway 148. Because of COVID-19 and the quarantine, like everyone else, it left me with very little
We live in fractious times. We need leadership and policies that will bring us together. Bill 96 promises to do the exact opposite. We appreciate and support the intent to protect the French language and culture of Quebec. But just
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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