Before we go rah rah
February 16, 2021
Dear Editor, Before we go all in as cheerleaders for the current round of proposals for the Industrial Park, let’s have a closer look at
Dear Editor, Before we go all in as cheerleaders for the current round of proposals for the Industrial Park, let’s have a closer look at
Dear Editor, I could not believe my eyes what I read in your last two editions (Feb. 3 and 10 ) with regards to the
If there’s anything this pandemic has shown, it’s the importance of data that’s both accurate and timely. In a novel and unexpected crisis, there is
Dear Editor, I am writing in response to articles in the last two issues of THE EQUITY pertaining to the usage of the C.N. Rail
This past weekend, this province marked a particularly grim milestone, with its 10,000th death attributed to COVID-19. Despite making up only a quarter of Canada’s
Dear Editor, I’ve heard and read discussion about a plan to promote a “bio park” at the so-called industrial park in Litchfield. It sounds as
Dear Mr. Trudeau and members of the federal cabinet, The Ottawa River is a Canadian Heritage River that flows past Parliament Hill. It has untold
Nearly a year into this whole pandemic scenario and there’s no sign that things will be getting back to normal any time soon. We’re seeing
Dear Editor, The Pontiac Timber Producer Board is a non-profit, non-governmental organization, situated in Shawville, Que. We represent 3,650 private woodlot owners in the Pontiac.
Dear Editor, This time last year, COVID came to Canada. Just before that, coincidentally, we had stocked up on toilet paper. Then, suddenly, toilet paper
Dear Editor, Before we go all in as cheerleaders for the current round of proposals for the Industrial Park, let’s have a closer look at some aspects not mentioned in the MRC resolution and discussions:
Dear Editor, I could not believe my eyes what I read in your last two editions (Feb. 3 and 10 ) with regards to the biomass file that has been in the works at the MRC level for the last
If there’s anything this pandemic has shown, it’s the importance of data that’s both accurate and timely. In a novel and unexpected crisis, there is inevitably going to be screw-ups on the part of our public officials, both elected and
Dear Editor, I am writing in response to articles in the last two issues of THE EQUITY pertaining to the usage of the C.N. Rail bed. Both articles refer to it as going to be at least a dual usage
This past weekend, this province marked a particularly grim milestone, with its 10,000th death attributed to COVID-19. Despite making up only a quarter of Canada’s population, Quebec has accounted for nearly half of the deaths caused by the pandemic. The
Dear Editor, I’ve heard and read discussion about a plan to promote a “bio park” at the so-called industrial park in Litchfield. It sounds as if it could be a boon for the economy and, as usual, many ongoing jobs
Dear Mr. Trudeau and members of the federal cabinet, The Ottawa River is a Canadian Heritage River that flows past Parliament Hill. It has untold value as a beautiful natural and historical treasure. The river is sacred for the Algonquin
Nearly a year into this whole pandemic scenario and there’s no sign that things will be getting back to normal any time soon. We’re seeing the backside of this second wave over the past week, especially so in the Outaouais,
Dear Editor, The Pontiac Timber Producer Board is a non-profit, non-governmental organization, situated in Shawville, Que. We represent 3,650 private woodlot owners in the Pontiac. Our mission is the production and marketing of wood volumes harvested from Pontiac’s private forests,
Dear Editor, This time last year, COVID came to Canada. Just before that, coincidentally, we had stocked up on toilet paper. Then, suddenly, toilet paper was rationed (after irrational panic buying), and I began to worry that word would get
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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