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January 16, 2018
Last week marked the beginning of the sign-up period for free money – but what has it cost you? Loblaws has started issuing the gift
Last week marked the beginning of the sign-up period for free money – but what has it cost you? Loblaws has started issuing the gift
The end of 2017 came with some bad news for many local residents throughout the Ottawa area: their local papers would be closing down. This
Ok, we made it. Another year in the history books and we can set our sights on the upcoming one. But first, we should take
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
Last week marked the beginning of the sign-up period for free money – but what has it cost you? Loblaws has started issuing the gift cards in response to the bread price-fixing scheme. As of Jan. 8, people have been
The end of 2017 came with some bad news for many local residents throughout the Ottawa area: their local papers would be closing down. This was the result of Postmedia buying many of the local papers owned by the Torstar
Ok, we made it. Another year in the history books and we can set our sights on the upcoming one. But first, we should take a look back. There was no shortage of newsworthy events in the Pontiac this year.
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
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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