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August 13, 2025

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Our County of Pontiac

Dear Editor, There were a couple of articles in THE EQUITY that spurred me to write this letter. The first was an editorial about Pontiac’s

Mark it on your calendar

It may not be the sexiest event you’ve ever heard of, or maybe it is. But the warden debate for the MRC Pontiac is coming

Elections

Dear Editor, Quebec municipal elections are quickly approaching, making for an early Christmas-like atmosphere of excitement in the Woodman household. To me, municipal politics are

Construction on Hwy. 148, Breckenridge

Dear Editor, It’s a long time coming but the re-construction of Highway 148 between Maple and Terry Fox is underway and is welcomed. The work

Quebec can still get pot right, dude!

With the federal government setting the date for legalizing cannabis for July 1, 2018, the provinces will start rolling out their plans for legal pot

Informed citizens

Dear Editor: The Old Fort William Cottagers’ Association (OFWCA) is a group of informed citizens. We care deeply for our watershed. We are not “anti-nukes.”

Time to speak up

In recent weeks, The Equity has run editorials imploring people to get more involved in municipal politics. Well, here is your chance. On Oct. 12

More mad math in Thorne

Dear Editor, In response to Mrs. Champoux’s rebuttal, I’m confident about the amounts I stated. Those are the totals for legal expenses. More than $100,000

Our County of Pontiac

Dear Editor, There were a couple of articles in THE EQUITY that spurred me to write this letter. The first was an editorial about Pontiac’s race to the bottom. We are running to be the poorest county in Quebec (maybe

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Mark it on your calendar

It may not be the sexiest event you’ve ever heard of, or maybe it is. But the warden debate for the MRC Pontiac is coming up and we want to hear from you – and see you. It may not

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Elections

Dear Editor, Quebec municipal elections are quickly approaching, making for an early Christmas-like atmosphere of excitement in the Woodman household. To me, municipal politics are truly the most satisfying form of the fine art of the possible. Largely devoid of

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Construction on Hwy. 148, Breckenridge

Dear Editor, It’s a long time coming but the re-construction of Highway 148 between Maple and Terry Fox is underway and is welcomed. The work promises to take the dangers and disrepair out of this section of road. Hopefully turn-off

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Quebec can still get pot right, dude!

With the federal government setting the date for legalizing cannabis for July 1, 2018, the provinces will start rolling out their plans for legal pot in the coming months. Ontario has already released its plan and there is no shortage

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Informed citizens

Dear Editor: The Old Fort William Cottagers’ Association (OFWCA) is a group of informed citizens. We care deeply for our watershed. We are not “anti-nukes.” Many of our friends and acquaintances are now or formerly employed in the nuclear industry.

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Time to speak up

In recent weeks, The Equity has run editorials imploring people to get more involved in municipal politics. Well, here is your chance. On Oct. 12 The Equity will host a debate between the candidates for MRC Pontiac Warden. This is

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More mad math in Thorne

Dear Editor, In response to Mrs. Champoux’s rebuttal, I’m confident about the amounts I stated. Those are the totals for legal expenses. More than $100,000 by the time the fiscal year ends. The general public is left to guess at

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Participate more in local democracy

Now that the Shawville Fair is done, summer has come to an end and fall is upon us. Along with children going back to school and farmers harvesting their crops, this year marks the first time residents will be electing

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