Is this the new normal?
April 30, 2019
With the Pontiac facing its second 100-year flood in three years, many residents are wondering if this kind of flooding is going to be the
With the Pontiac facing its second 100-year flood in three years, many residents are wondering if this kind of flooding is going to be the
Dear Editor, The recent letters in THE EQUITY from former mayors of the Municipality of Pontiac (Campbell, McCann and Larose) commenting (positively and negatively) on
The dangers of asbestos fibre have been well documented – it was declared a human carcinogen by the World Health Organization (WHO) in 1987. It
Dear Editor, It is unfortunate to see a letter written by a former mayor critical of the current council in your paper. It is one
Dear Editor, I hate when this happens but it’s better to deal with it than to ignore it. I let my opinions get ahead of
Dear Editor, Mr. Campbell, who are you to give advice and complain about our hard-working mayor Joanne Labadie? First of all, Mr. Campbell, for someone
It’s relatively common knowledge that many communities rely on the work of volunteers to keep local residents active and involved in local issues. From organizing
Last Tuesday, Nova Scotia’s Premier Stephen McNeil introduced new legislation that will make organ and tissue donations in the province automatic, a policy known as
Dear Editor, For years, making the Pontiac a tourist haven has been the mantra of the region. How ironic that it may soon be home
Dear Editor, I really did not want to get involved again, however, with the events occurring in the Municipality of Pontiac since the November 2017
With the Pontiac facing its second 100-year flood in three years, many residents are wondering if this kind of flooding is going to be the new normal. The flood of 2017 brought with it water levels that hadn’t been seen
Dear Editor, The recent letters in THE EQUITY from former mayors of the Municipality of Pontiac (Campbell, McCann and Larose) commenting (positively and negatively) on the current mayor and council reflect some deep divisions in the municipality.
The dangers of asbestos fibre have been well documented – it was declared a human carcinogen by the World Health Organization (WHO) in 1987. It has been used in construction as a fire retardant for decades, but exposure to it
Dear Editor, It is unfortunate to see a letter written by a former mayor critical of the current council in your paper. It is one thing to put it on a website his friends created but to place it in
Dear Editor, I hate when this happens but it’s better to deal with it than to ignore it. I let my opinions get ahead of my knowledge in my previous letter about the proposed landfill project at the Industrial Park.
Dear Editor, Mr. Campbell, who are you to give advice and complain about our hard-working mayor Joanne Labadie? First of all, Mr. Campbell, for someone who had to be put under tutorship during your term as mayor because of a
It’s relatively common knowledge that many communities rely on the work of volunteers to keep local residents active and involved in local issues. From organizing local sports leagues to community dinners and caring for shut-ins, there is a lot of
Last Tuesday, Nova Scotia’s Premier Stephen McNeil introduced new legislation that will make organ and tissue donations in the province automatic, a policy known as ‘presumed consent.’ Instead of filling out paperwork that comes with driver’s licenses or health cards,
Dear Editor, For years, making the Pontiac a tourist haven has been the mantra of the region. How ironic that it may soon be home to a less than efficient garbage dump, taking garbage up the less than stellar highway
Dear Editor, I really did not want to get involved again, however, with the events occurring in the Municipality of Pontiac since the November 2017 election, I felt something had to be said and done. A chance had been given
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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