It should not have come as a big surprise last week when Quebec’s minister responsible for the French language, Jean-François Roberge, called for the resignation or firing of Ottawa’s recently-appointed anti-Islamophobia representative, Amira Elghawaby. Elghawaby’s alleged transgression came in 2019,

Anyone driving down the 148 at night is sure to see a common sight, headlights that are blindingly bright. This is not just annoying, but incredibly unsafe. Being blinded while driving at high speeds is a recipe for disaster. It

As has been reported multiple times, the Pontiac, like most of the country, has a serious skilled labour shortage, especially with nurses, a familiar subject in Josey Bouchard’s column on healthcare in the Pontiac. Giving people the financial space to

Now that THE EQUITY’s 2022 Year and Review has wrapped up, it’s a good time to reflect on the exercise of overviewing the year gone by. Over the past year, we’ve seen events of local, national and international significance. THE

As reported in last week’s edition of THE EQUITY, the MRC Pontiac sent a letter requesting two Pontiac residents delete critical comments about the warden, mayors and other MRC employees from their Facebook pages. This is the third time over

With the arrival of budget time across the Pontiac, many municipalities and the MRC have reportedly been put under strain to balance their budgets. The recent increase in inflation across the economy and the prospect of a looming recession make

It’s nice to wrap the year up on a good note. That’s a bit of a challenge after a year like 2022. It’s been a tough year and we need it to end. We need some down time. We need

With the failure of the last referendum on Quebec sovereignty almost 30 years ago, the idea that Canada could realistically break up has been put on the back burner. This stability has seemingly been solidified with the rise of the

Urban planning is in the news, both in the Pontiac and around Canada. While the subject may seem boring and inconsequential, it really is one of the most important and impactful responsibilities of local governments. Zoning directly shapes the landscapes

Now that we are in the thick of the holidays, it is important to remember the true spirit of the season. While buying the latest toys, watching cartoons, decorating and attending parades are all fun traditions, it is important to