What will CAQ policies look like?
October 9, 2018
With the recent landslide win by the Coalition Avenir Quebec (CAQ) in the provincial election, it’s time for the party to clarify some of it’s
With the recent landslide win by the Coalition Avenir Quebec (CAQ) in the provincial election, it’s time for the party to clarify some of it’s
If there has been one municipal issue at the forefront of people’s minds in recent weeks, it’s the new Pontiac pool project. It’s been nearly
The Municipality of Pontiac just can’t seem to get a break when it comes to avoiding the wrath of Mother Nature. Not that long ago
The Municipality of Pontiac just can’t seem to get a break when it comes to avoiding the wrath of Mother Nature. Not that long ago
This week, local radio station CHIP FM released a statement saying it had been under political pressure as a result of a story it published.
This week, local radio station CHIP FM released a statement saying it had been under political pressure as a result of a story it published.
Quick, what’s the one trope that Quebec politicians are guaranteed to trot out during any election? Of course, it’s minority language rights. As with any
Take a deep breath Shawville, you’ve earned it. With the closure of another successful Shawville Fair, congratulations are in order. First of all, the legions
As citizens in a country like Canada, we get to enjoy a number of perks: universal healthcare, reasonably affordable post-secondary education and, compared to our
It’s the most depressing time of year. Once the Shawville Fair is over, so is summer. It’s the time of year when the nights get
With the recent landslide win by the Coalition Avenir Quebec (CAQ) in the provincial election, it’s time for the party to clarify some of it’s promises from the campaign. The Caquists made several wide-ranging promises to voters that targeted everything
If there has been one municipal issue at the forefront of people’s minds in recent weeks, it’s the new Pontiac pool project. It’s been nearly impossible to miss, with a petition declaring its necessity distributed all across the region. Warden
The Municipality of Pontiac just can’t seem to get a break when it comes to avoiding the wrath of Mother Nature. Not that long ago I was sitting down to write a similar editorial in the aftermath of the severe
The Municipality of Pontiac just can’t seem to get a break when it comes to avoiding the wrath of Mother Nature. Not that long ago I was sitting down to write a similar editorial in the aftermath of the severe
This week, local radio station CHIP FM released a statement saying it had been under political pressure as a result of a story it published. “CHIP has faced a lot of pressure from politicians recently that no media should ever
This week, local radio station CHIP FM released a statement saying it had been under political pressure as a result of a story it published. “CHIP has faced a lot of pressure from politicians recently that no media should ever
Quick, what’s the one trope that Quebec politicians are guaranteed to trot out during any election? Of course, it’s minority language rights. As with any election campaign, the debate over whether or not Quebec is French enough appears to be
Take a deep breath Shawville, you’ve earned it. With the closure of another successful Shawville Fair, congratulations are in order. First of all, the legions of volunteers who chipped in with their hard work and spare time deserve the lion’s
As citizens in a country like Canada, we get to enjoy a number of perks: universal healthcare, reasonably affordable post-secondary education and, compared to our southern neighbours, a far less toxic political climate. In exchange for these perks, we have
It’s the most depressing time of year. Once the Shawville Fair is over, so is summer. It’s the time of year when the nights get colder, the sun sets earlier and the TV is inundated with tired commercials showing exuberant
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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