Who will guide the ship?
September 14, 2021
Centuries ago, before trains, automobiles, airplanes, tanks or other armored vehicles, ships took a major position in international trade, exploration and the security of a
Centuries ago, before trains, automobiles, airplanes, tanks or other armored vehicles, ships took a major position in international trade, exploration and the security of a
Before I go any further, I must state that during my lifetime, I have voted for most of the various political parties but my decision
Sometimes it’s just time to sit back and think about why things happened. August 29, was one of those days for me. I was sitting
We have been recently reminded of the extreme danger of a state, political party or province using oppressive tactics to take control of a country
Majority control of government? Recovery of the economy? How our government dealt with COVID-19? Climate change? Or control over language? Many successful countries in the
Fifty years ago, nobody specialized in environmental science because there were no jobs when you graduated. I can remember when the first classes were offered
Twenty-five years ago I wrote a series of articles: “The seven bank accounts of a farmer”(Soil, seed, continuous education, the “team,” neighbours, politics, and money).
I am writing this article because over my lifetime of farming I have been asked many times “why can we no longer buy: many herbicides,
When Canada was first settled, most immigrants came to Canada for the opportunity to get free land and farm. Whether they came from Germany, Prussia,
The first big trade in my life wasn’t a trade on the stock market that could have made me a million or put me bankrupt.
Centuries ago, before trains, automobiles, airplanes, tanks or other armored vehicles, ships took a major position in international trade, exploration and the security of a country. The choice of a captain who would guide the ship was not taken lightly.
Before I go any further, I must state that during my lifetime, I have voted for most of the various political parties but my decision was based on my trust in the candidate and view on their party policy rather
Sometimes it’s just time to sit back and think about why things happened. August 29, was one of those days for me. I was sitting in a comfortable lawn chair in the back of the old drive shed where the
We have been recently reminded of the extreme danger of a state, political party or province using oppressive tactics to take control of a country when the Taliban forcibly took over Afghanistan.
Majority control of government? Recovery of the economy? How our government dealt with COVID-19? Climate change? Or control over language? Many successful countries in the world have worked with minority governments for decades. Every political party wants a majority government
Fifty years ago, nobody specialized in environmental science because there were no jobs when you graduated. I can remember when the first classes were offered at McGill on environmental problems and they were not very popular. Now most universities offer
Twenty-five years ago I wrote a series of articles: “The seven bank accounts of a farmer”(Soil, seed, continuous education, the “team,” neighbours, politics, and money). After twenty five years; I still realize that “soil” is still the most important “bank
I am writing this article because over my lifetime of farming I have been asked many times “why can we no longer buy: many herbicides, insecticides, mouse killers, etc.?” Many of the poisons that have been removed from sales, except
When Canada was first settled, most immigrants came to Canada for the opportunity to get free land and farm. Whether they came from Germany, Prussia, France, England, Scotland, Ireland, USA, or any other country, freedom from political strife, and the
The first big trade in my life wasn’t a trade on the stock market that could have made me a million or put me bankrupt. It wasn’t for my first new truck or car. It wasn’t for a rotary combine,
We’re thrilled to invite you to join our team as we celebrate SADC Pontiac’s 40 years of local economic development with you in your community. This special presence is part of our exciting year-long tour across all 19 municipalities in our territory.
Come and discover the variety of services we offer, chat about business strategies and opportunities, and connect with our fantastic team. Whether you’re a local business owner, an aspiring entrepreneur, or just curious about what we do, this day is open to all!
Let’s celebrate together and look forward to many more years of growth and community success. Feel free to bring your friends and family, we look forward to seeing you there!
Nous sommes ravis de vous inviter à vous joindre à notre équipe pour célébrer les 40 ans de développement économique local de la SADC Pontiac, directement dans votre communauté. Cet présence spéciale fait partie de notre tournée à travers toutes les 19 municipalités de notre territoire.
Venez découvrir les services que nous offrons, discuter des stratégies et opportunités d’affaires, et rencontrer notre équipe fantastique. Que vous soyez un propriétaire d’entreprise local, un entrepreneur en herbe, ou simplement curieux de savoir ce que nous faisons, cet événement est ouvert à tous !
Célébrons ensemble et envisageons de nombreuses autres années de croissance et de succès communautaire. N’hésitez pas à venir accompagné(e) de vos amis et de votre famille — au plaisir de vous y voir!
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.
We’re thrilled to invite you to join our team as we celebrate SADC Pontiac’s 40 years of local economic development with you in your community. This special presence is part of our exciting year-long tour across all 19 municipalities in our territory.
Come and discover the variety of services we offer, chat about business strategies and opportunities, and connect with our fantastic team. Whether you’re a local business owner, an aspiring entrepreneur, or just curious about what we do, this day is open to all!
Let’s celebrate together and look forward to many more years of growth and community success. Feel free to bring your friends and family, we look forward to seeing you there!
Nous sommes ravis de vous inviter à vous joindre à notre équipe pour célébrer les 40 ans de développement économique local de la SADC Pontiac, directement dans votre communauté. Cet présence spéciale fait partie de notre tournée à travers toutes les 19 municipalités de notre territoire.
Venez découvrir les services que nous offrons, discuter des stratégies et opportunités d’affaires, et rencontrer notre équipe fantastique. Que vous soyez un propriétaire d’entreprise local, un entrepreneur en herbe, ou simplement curieux de savoir ce que nous faisons, cet événement est ouvert à tous !
Célébrons ensemble et envisageons de nombreuses autres années de croissance et de succès communautaire. N’hésitez pas à venir accompagné(e) de vos amis et de votre famille — au plaisir de vous y voir!
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/waltham-tournee-communautaire-community-day-tickets-1409289134739
Join us as we come together to mark the 45th Anniversary of Terry Fox’s Marathon of Hope — a powerful legacy that continues to inspire Canadians from coast to coast.
Whether you walk, run, cycle, roll, or push a stroller — everyone is welcome!
TO REGISTER OR DONATE: https://run.terryfox.ca/93169
Joignez-vous à nous pour souligner le 45e anniversaire du Marathon de l’Espoir de Terry Fox.
Que vous marchiez, couriez, rouliez à vélo ou en fauteuil, ou poussiez une poussette — tout le monde est bienvenu !
Ladies Night: Sippin’ & Salsas!
Enjoy an evening filled with:
Grab your friends and book your table now- spots are limited!
Table of 8-$400
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