We the people
July 7, 2020
Well, this year’s Canada Day celebrations have come and gone. It was a different one for sure, with all the new rules and regulations obstructing
Well, this year’s Canada Day celebrations have come and gone. It was a different one for sure, with all the new rules and regulations obstructing
This past week, Quebec’s health ministry announced that they would be switching from . . .
By getting out and enjoying the beautiful weather this week, it felt like I sweat out a good portion of the pounds that I gained
Dear Editor, I have been a follower of your weekly piece “The Way We Were” since I moved here in 1972 after . . .
What’s it been? Three months since the pandemic turned everything upside down? The number of new cases is recently slowing in our region and across
This past week, an enormous amount of people took to the streets in Canada and around the world to protest police violence against minority groups,
I really don’t like giving these columns up for personal issues but this little bit of navel gazing will have to be an exception. Ann
Dear Editor, From the beginning of this crisis, we have rallied as communities and come together as a country to fight COVID-19. In these extraordinary
Dear Editor, Before we were so rudely interrupted by a silent viral buzz-killer, we were on the verge of coming to grips with our garbage
On Wednesday, the powers that be in our fair county met to discuss the region’s business in their monthly public meeting, held via Zoom video
Well, this year’s Canada Day celebrations have come and gone. It was a different one for sure, with all the new rules and regulations obstructing all but the most determined of revellers. With any luck, the citizens of the Pontiac
This past week, Quebec’s health ministry announced that they would be switching from . . .
By getting out and enjoying the beautiful weather this week, it felt like I sweat out a good portion of the pounds that I gained during the lockdown. Unfortunately I was . . .
Dear Editor, I have been a follower of your weekly piece “The Way We Were” since I moved here in 1972 after . . .
What’s it been? Three months since the pandemic turned everything upside down? The number of new cases is recently slowing in our region and across the province. Combined with loosening restrictions and the heat of summer weather . . .
This past week, an enormous amount of people took to the streets in Canada and around the world to protest police violence against minority groups, specifically black people. The demonstrations were sparked on May 25, after a Minneapolis police officer
I really don’t like giving these columns up for personal issues but this little bit of navel gazing will have to be an exception. Ann Taylor has left the Pontiac Printshop, and it’s going to really complicate our lives. For
Dear Editor, From the beginning of this crisis, we have rallied as communities and come together as a country to fight COVID-19. In these extraordinary times, no Canadian should have to worry about paying their bills, rent or putting food
Dear Editor, Before we were so rudely interrupted by a silent viral buzz-killer, we were on the verge of coming to grips with our garbage habits. Single-use plastics were being phased out, replaced with re-usable or biodegradable containers. Suddenly, single-use
On Wednesday, the powers that be in our fair county met to discuss the region’s business in their monthly public meeting, held via Zoom video conference due to the pandemic situation. While most of the exchanges were congenial and straightforward,
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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