Response to ‘War is over’
September 29, 2020
Dear Editor, The world is coming of age. War is out of date. Power bases are changing — at last, but slowly. Robert Wills’ essay
Dear Editor, The world is coming of age. War is out of date. Power bases are changing — at last, but slowly. Robert Wills’ essay
Last week’s news cycle was especially lively, with things kicking off again in Ottawa, starting with a throne speech. There are plenty of notable new
Dear Editor, No matter what party is in power, when they decide how to spend money, the opposition will surely contest it as being a
Dear Editor, As we safely restart our economy in the midst of a global health crisis, the COVID-19 pandemic keeps transforming Canadian society, imposing day-to-day
Well, it’s happened. It appears that now there’s a COVID case that’s been confirmed in the MRC. I say appears because the news wasn’t revealed
La Voix du PONTIAC-PONTIAC Voice notes that the nursing shortage is still as problematic and that this shortage is even harming the intensive care unit
Over the weekend there was a significant disruption to the emergency and intensive care units at the Gatineau Hospital. Nurses in both departments staged a
Dear Editor, I have friends, siblings and in-laws scattered over most of North America and I hear from them about troubles that occur in their
Dear Editor, I found this poem while cleaning out my desk. I thought you might print it one day as we could use a few
Dear Editor, My name is Thomas Drevniok. I’m 5’8 (maybe) and have reddish blond hair. I was a registered nurse at the Pontiac Community Hospital
Dear Editor, The world is coming of age. War is out of date. Power bases are changing — at last, but slowly. Robert Wills’ essay should be read and pondered by all who are privileged toknow THE EQUITY. Rev. Mary
Last week’s news cycle was especially lively, with things kicking off again in Ottawa, starting with a throne speech. There are plenty of notable new announcements to discuss, as well as a lot of old ones. In the former category,
Dear Editor, No matter what party is in power, when they decide how to spend money, the opposition will surely contest it as being a frivolous waste, when something else is obviously more important. With a federal election a looming
Dear Editor, As we safely restart our economy in the midst of a global health crisis, the COVID-19 pandemic keeps transforming Canadian society, imposing day-to-day governance decisions to support people and businesses. With vaccines still months away, the fight against
Well, it’s happened. It appears that now there’s a COVID case that’s been confirmed in the MRC. I say appears because the news wasn’t revealed through formal channels. The woman who tested positive, who works for the local health authority
La Voix du PONTIAC-PONTIAC Voice notes that the nursing shortage is still as problematic and that this shortage is even harming the intensive care unit at the Gatineau hospital. This leads us to ask questions about management and managers beyond
Over the weekend there was a significant disruption to the emergency and intensive care units at the Gatineau Hospital. Nurses in both departments staged a sit-in on Friday morning to protest chronic short-staffing issues, which resulted in short breaks in
Dear Editor, I have friends, siblings and in-laws scattered over most of North America and I hear from them about troubles that occur in their areas. One brother in southern Illinois has to deal with occasional flooding and tornadoes. Another,
Dear Editor, I found this poem while cleaning out my desk. I thought you might print it one day as we could use a few more smiles these days.
Dear Editor, My name is Thomas Drevniok. I’m 5’8 (maybe) and have reddish blond hair. I was a registered nurse at the Pontiac Community Hospital in Shawville, Que. for over . . .
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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