Bill 10 gets blasted
December 19, 2017
It’s a common complaint in these parts that the healthcare system in the Pontiac was much more efficient before the amalgamation of the region’s healthcare
It’s a common complaint in these parts that the healthcare system in the Pontiac was much more efficient before the amalgamation of the region’s healthcare
Quebec politicians – despite having plenty of government files to sink their teeth into – have decided to reopen the language debate yet again. On
In today’s day and age of hyper-competitiveness between jurisdictions, private companies are wielding more and more power. Federal governments are constantly playing a game of
Does seven and-a-half hours constitute a long workday? It’s a question the MRC council of mayors debated at their last council meeting on Nov. 22.
The Quebec government recently released its framework for what the legal cannabis landscape will look like in the province. Some of the rules make sense,
The Equity ran an editorial two weeks ago arguing that the Shawville Arena should be renamed after the late Bryan Murray. After speaking with several
After a gruelling campaign season of door-knocking and sign-erecting, the candidates in Quebec’s municipal elections are either licking their wounds or preparing to start a
With the recent passing of Bryan Murray, the hockey world descended upon Shawville to pay their respects to a legend. Murray had a long, storied
Quebec’s Bill 62 is a heavy-handed effort by the government to solve a problem nobody knew we had. The new law will ban public workers
We aren’t going to lie, we were a little nervous about how it would go. After all, this hasn’t been done before. For the first
It’s a common complaint in these parts that the healthcare system in the Pontiac was much more efficient before the amalgamation of the region’s healthcare networks as a result of the provincial government’s Bill 10. Many people have talked about
Quebec politicians – despite having plenty of government files to sink their teeth into – have decided to reopen the language debate yet again. On Nov. 30, the Quebec legislature passed a bill that encourages store clerks to greet customers
In today’s day and age of hyper-competitiveness between jurisdictions, private companies are wielding more and more power. Federal governments are constantly playing a game of chicken with one another to cater to international conglomerates to secure the lifeblood of any
Does seven and-a-half hours constitute a long workday? It’s a question the MRC council of mayors debated at their last council meeting on Nov. 22. One of the top priorities of the council – as many of them noted in
The Quebec government recently released its framework for what the legal cannabis landscape will look like in the province. Some of the rules make sense, but others discard policies that have worked in the province for decades when it comes
The Equity ran an editorial two weeks ago arguing that the Shawville Arena should be renamed after the late Bryan Murray. After speaking with several stakeholders, it appears that it’s not that simple. The arena is owned by the Pontiac
After a gruelling campaign season of door-knocking and sign-erecting, the candidates in Quebec’s municipal elections are either licking their wounds or preparing to start a new mandate. Kudos to all who put forward their name on a ballot in the
With the recent passing of Bryan Murray, the hockey world descended upon Shawville to pay their respects to a legend. Murray had a long, storied career as an NHL coach and GM. He won the most prestigious award any hockey
Quebec’s Bill 62 is a heavy-handed effort by the government to solve a problem nobody knew we had. The new law will ban public workers and anyone receiving public services from wearing a face covering. The province said this is
We aren’t going to lie, we were a little nervous about how it would go. After all, this hasn’t been done before. For the first time, Pontiac residents will elect their warden on Nov. 5 and THE EQUITY hosted an
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We’re excited to announce our Car Wash and Bake Sale Fundraiser to support our amazing youth program!
When: Saturday, July 26th
Time: 9 AM – 1 PM
Where: Church Parking Lot – 209 rue Centre
All funds raised will go towards our end-of-summer event and an upcoming youth retreat. It’s a fantastic opportunity to support the growth and development of our youth in this community.
Pricing:
– Car Wash: $10
– Baked Goods: $1+
Bring your cars, and your sweet tooth. We can’t wait to see you there!
PPHS REUNION: August 2, 2025
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$60 per person (cocktails, dinner)
Come connect with your classmates. Space limited, so registration & payment a must.
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Cheque: Kathy Wickens (call 613-600-1455)
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Euchre tournament fundraiser for Otter Lake’s 150th Anniversary in 2026.
Pre-registration on now. $5 per person if pre-registered before the tournament. $8/pp at the door on the day of the tournament. You can send an e-transfer to pre-register to: otterlake150@outlook.com or contact Lory Beaudoin at: lorybeaudoin@gmail.com
The door opens at noon. Snacks and drinks for sale. The tournament starts at 1PM—prizes for the top 3 places; the lowest score and most lone hands. All skill levels welcome.
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