We need better palliative care
June 5, 2018
Palliative care is one of the most important healthcare initiatives that can be offered. When someone is diagnosed with a terminal illness, we as a
Palliative care is one of the most important healthcare initiatives that can be offered. When someone is diagnosed with a terminal illness, we as a
After nearly 10 years of hand-wringing, it appears that the Pontiac will finally get the redundant phone line that local leaders have been calling for.
It was recently revealed that the municipality of Shawville has formed a committee tasked with bringing a new arena to town. The arena would be
It appears as if the Centre intégré de santé et de services sociaux (CISSSO) is making good on its promise to ticket staff members who
If you’ve paid a municipal fine in the last five years, there’s a good chance more than half of that didn’t make it into the
A movement is afoot to bring high-level hockey back to the Pontiac, and that should be welcomed. Nick St-Laurent and Danick Boisvert are looking to
Staff employed by the Centre intégré de santé et des services sociaux de l’Outaouais (CISSSO) have made their long list of grievances public over the
We’ve all been there. Whether it was you or someone you know, we’ve all had to get on a bus and go somewhere. Maybe it
In what seems to be a perennial issue, the pearl-clutchers of Quebec society have come together to worry about the cultural influence of the English
What is with Quebec politicians and cultural “values?” Quebec politicians are at it again. Coalition Avenir Quebec (CAQ) leader, François Legault, recently announced his party’s
Palliative care is one of the most important healthcare initiatives that can be offered. When someone is diagnosed with a terminal illness, we as a society need to make sure that they are as comfortable as possible in their final
After nearly 10 years of hand-wringing, it appears that the Pontiac will finally get the redundant phone line that local leaders have been calling for. Welcome to 1999. After years of service interruptions, Bell announced that it will finally pony
It was recently revealed that the municipality of Shawville has formed a committee tasked with bringing a new arena to town. The arena would be named after local hockey legend Bryan Murray. THE EQUITY published an editorial in the wake
It appears as if the Centre intégré de santé et de services sociaux (CISSSO) is making good on its promise to ticket staff members who haven’t paid for parking. Several people on the “Pontiac Voice” Facebook group have drawn attention
If you’ve paid a municipal fine in the last five years, there’s a good chance more than half of that didn’t make it into the MRC’s coffers. The MRC Pontiac sent out a press release in March detailing the fact
A movement is afoot to bring high-level hockey back to the Pontiac, and that should be welcomed. Nick St-Laurent and Danick Boisvert are looking to bring senior hockey teams to Fort Coulonge and Shawville, along with other communities across the
Staff employed by the Centre intégré de santé et des services sociaux de l’Outaouais (CISSSO) have made their long list of grievances public over the last year. Here in the Pontiac, support staff at the Shawville Hospital staged a protest
We’ve all been there. Whether it was you or someone you know, we’ve all had to get on a bus and go somewhere. Maybe it was for sports – maybe not – but it’s one of those universal experiences. Which
In what seems to be a perennial issue, the pearl-clutchers of Quebec society have come together to worry about the cultural influence of the English language in Shawville. Jean-Paul Perreault, the president of Impératif Français, an organization that works to
What is with Quebec politicians and cultural “values?” Quebec politicians are at it again. Coalition Avenir Quebec (CAQ) leader, François Legault, recently announced his party’s intentions to implement a “values test” for new immigrants. This is the second time the
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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