The health of our region
November 10, 2020
Last week the local health authority announced that they would be forcing part-time health care staff at hospitals in the city to work full-time hours.
Last week the local health authority announced that they would be forcing part-time health care staff at hospitals in the city to work full-time hours.
Dear Editor, I grew up in Starks Corners and am a daughter of the late Orval and Winnifred Smart. This past August, we took some
Dear Editor, This month, and probably the next two, promise to be very interesting times which will be cited and remembered for decades to come.
Over the weekend, the province was rocked by a sensational crime, a young man dressed in medieval garb rampaging around Quebec City with a sword
Dear Mr. Duclos and Members of the Treasury Board, We write to you as women, community and Aboriginal leaders in science, medicine, law and environmental
Editor’s note: a version of this letter that was published in last week’s edition contained several transcription errors, and as a result, we are republishing
Dear Editor, Canadians are fortunate to live in a country that values freedom and democracy, human rights and the rule of law. Everything we have
Halloween is a time for scary things. Whether it’s the gruesome movies, sinister costumes or the fact that rent is due the next day, fear
Dear Editor, Concerning Robert Wills’ letter in the Oct. 7 issue of THE EQUITY about forestry and plantations in the Pontiac, scotch pine trees were
Dear Editor, One obvious conclusion arising from this pandemic is that health issues don’t recognize borders. But despite the massive consequences of COVID-19, our political
Last week the local health authority announced that they would be forcing part-time health care staff at hospitals in the city to work full-time hours. In addition to a mandatory increase in hours, staff could be forced to work in
Dear Editor, I grew up in Starks Corners and am a daughter of the late Orval and Winnifred Smart. This past August, we took some grandchildren to Shawville to see the home place. One of our granddaughters Hannah and her
Dear Editor, This month, and probably the next two, promise to be very interesting times which will be cited and remembered for decades to come. Fall is here and winter just two steps behind with that, come extra chances to
Over the weekend, the province was rocked by a sensational crime, a young man dressed in medieval garb rampaging around Quebec City with a sword on Halloween. He ended up killing two people and injuring five before being arrested by
Dear Mr. Duclos and Members of the Treasury Board, We write to you as women, community and Aboriginal leaders in science, medicine, law and environmental protection to request your urgent attention to the need for Canada to uphold its legal
Editor’s note: a version of this letter that was published in last week’s edition contained several transcription errors, and as a result, we are republishing the corrected copy. The Equity apologizes for any confusion. Dear Editor, Concerning Robert Wills’ letter
Dear Editor, Canadians are fortunate to live in a country that values freedom and democracy, human rights and the rule of law. Everything we have today we owe to the sacrifices made by the brave Canadians who served in the
Halloween is a time for scary things. Whether it’s the gruesome movies, sinister costumes or the fact that rent is due the next day, fear is in the air. Fear is an interesting thing. A small serving is oftentimes fine,
Dear Editor, Concerning Robert Wills’ letter in the Oct. 7 issue of THE EQUITY about forestry and plantations in the Pontiac, scotch pine trees were planted to create natural windbreaks and to be harvested as Christmas trees. It takes approximately
Dear Editor, One obvious conclusion arising from this pandemic is that health issues don’t recognize borders. But despite the massive consequences of COVID-19, our political leaders still haven’t grasped it. Rich nations like ours are now . . .
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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