Reusing, repurposing, recycling
November 10, 2025
Dear Editor, What sort of cryptic formula is this? Well, it indicates that in dealing with waste material, there is a hierarchy of efficiency. We
Dear Editor, What sort of cryptic formula is this? Well, it indicates that in dealing with waste material, there is a hierarchy of efficiency. We
Dear Editor, I would like to extend my heartfelt thanks to the person who reported the smell of smoke on Oct. 19 in Otter Lake.
Dear Editor, Unbelievably the CAQ government is passing new laws, 89 and 3, in the National Assembly to weaken the power of unions to strike.
In a surprising plot twist, this spring’s federal Conservative candidate Brian Nolan was elected mayor in Chelsea, one of the communities of our federal riding
In a previous Letter to the Editor in THE EQUITY, Linda Lafortune stated a complaint was sent to the CMQ alleging I had violated 21
On Sunday, the surgical ward at the Pontiac Hospital was named in honour of Dr. Earle Potvin, a surgeon family physician who’s healed generations of
Dear Editor, Democracy, at the core, includes the tenet that everyone is entitled to their opinion. At no time is this more sacred than in
Dear Editor, Community volunteer organizations can do wonders when they work cooperatively with politicians. It is the philosophy of the Citizens of the Pontiac (CoP)
Dear Editor, Elections are coming; your chance to shape your world. Here’s what I would like to see in the upcoming municipal and MRC elections:
This Wednesday evening, THE EQUITY is hosting a Conversation with the Candidates running to be MRC Pontiac’s next warden. We’re hosting the public event at
Dear Editor, What sort of cryptic formula is this? Well, it indicates that in dealing with waste material, there is a hierarchy of efficiency. We have the mechanisms in place for us to ship our plastic waste downriver to places
Dear Editor, I would like to extend my heartfelt thanks to the person who reported the smell of smoke on Oct. 19 in Otter Lake. Thanks to your quick action, a fire was discovered and prevented from spreading further. I
Dear Editor, Unbelievably the CAQ government is passing new laws, 89 and 3, in the National Assembly to weaken the power of unions to strike. This repressive 1940s Duplessis-style governing is done to prevent “serious harm to the citizenry”. How
In a surprising plot twist, this spring’s federal Conservative candidate Brian Nolan was elected mayor in Chelsea, one of the communities of our federal riding that reliably swings Liberal. And it wasn’t close. Nolan won with 62 per cent of
In a previous Letter to the Editor in THE EQUITY, Linda Lafortune stated a complaint was sent to the CMQ alleging I had violated 21 clauses of the warden’s code of conduct. Now it has been brought to my attention
On Sunday, the surgical ward at the Pontiac Hospital was named in honour of Dr. Earle Potvin, a surgeon family physician who’s healed generations of people in this community. Dr. Potvin retired from practicing medicine a few years ago after
Dear Editor, Democracy, at the core, includes the tenet that everyone is entitled to their opinion. At no time is this more sacred than in the moment when someone is approaching the voting booth. We all have something we can
Dear Editor, Community volunteer organizations can do wonders when they work cooperatively with politicians. It is the philosophy of the Citizens of the Pontiac (CoP) that citizens shouldn’t rely only on busy elected officials to initiate every program that could
Dear Editor, Elections are coming; your chance to shape your world. Here’s what I would like to see in the upcoming municipal and MRC elections: voters asking questions of the candidates before they vote, rather than complaining afterward that councillors,
This Wednesday evening, THE EQUITY is hosting a Conversation with the Candidates running to be MRC Pontiac’s next warden. We’re hosting the public event at École secondaire Sieur-de-Coulonge in Mansfield. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and our live stream, which
The Pontiac Historical Society will hold its Annual General Meeting at the Pontiac Archives, 358 Main Street, Shawville, Quebec, on Wednesday, 12 November 2025, at 7:00 p.m. All are welcome. Phone 819-647-3538 for information.
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!
Every Friday – Hooley in the Hall. Live music 7 – 9:30 p.m. Anglican Church Hall, 530 Main, Shawville. Free. Dance if you’d like
Where: Shawville Arena, 215 rue Lang
When: 7:45 p.m. (Warmup at 7:15 p.m.)
Regular Season Home Game #4 – Pontiacs vs. Arnprior Rivermen – Minor Hockey Night. Warmup at 7:15 p.m.
Ticket link: https://events.frontdoor.plus/event/1555
St-Edwards Christmas Tea and Bazaar will be held at 34 ch Bristol on Saturday, November 15, 2025 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
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