That dog won’t hunt
April 10, 2024
With turnouts of 70, 100 and 150 people at MRC Pontiac’s first three public meetings on the incinerator business case, it’s clear that the issue
With turnouts of 70, 100 and 150 people at MRC Pontiac’s first three public meetings on the incinerator business case, it’s clear that the issue
The initial business plan for the energy-from-waste project proposed for the Pontiac compares two means of disposal: incineration versus landfill, and it uses the volume
In his presentation on Monday evening in Allumette Island, Mayor Corey Spence referred frequently to comments made by Dr. Paul Connett on the wisdom of
One of the comments at Saturday’s discussion on the incinerator was the observation that the parts of the world with the least transparency in government
Agriculture has long been fundamental to the economy and culture of the Pontiac. In simpler times, not so long ago, most every farm had a
Watching the video of our warden’s recent incinerator presentation to mayors of Renfrew County has provided a glimpse into what an open county council meeting
If you’re facing a tough challenge, it can be a good idea to consult an expert. Take, for example, the challenge of convincing a community
What are we to do when the world seems to make no sense. When Russia can break international law and waltz into its sovereign neighbour
People of all political persuasions attended the state funeral for former NDP leader Ed Broadbent this past Sunday afternoon. Prime Minister Trudeau attended. So did
THE EQUITY is what you might call a hyper-local newspaper. We try to keep our focus on the news and community activities of people living
With turnouts of 70, 100 and 150 people at MRC Pontiac’s first three public meetings on the incinerator business case, it’s clear that the issue has provided a rallying point that has brought people together from one end of the
The initial business plan for the energy-from-waste project proposed for the Pontiac compares two means of disposal: incineration versus landfill, and it uses the volume of 400,000 tons of garbage in its calculations. A problem that immediately pops up with
In his presentation on Monday evening in Allumette Island, Mayor Corey Spence referred frequently to comments made by Dr. Paul Connett on the wisdom of incineration, and found much with which to agree. Connett was one of four presenters who
One of the comments at Saturday’s discussion on the incinerator was the observation that the parts of the world with the least transparency in government are also the most polluted. This is the point of intersection between two current concerns
Agriculture has long been fundamental to the economy and culture of the Pontiac. In simpler times, not so long ago, most every farm had a small herd of milk cows, a few beef steers, some pigs and chickens and often
Watching the video of our warden’s recent incinerator presentation to mayors of Renfrew County has provided a glimpse into what an open county council meeting can look like. It may seem incredible, but just across the Ottawa River at the
If you’re facing a tough challenge, it can be a good idea to consult an expert. Take, for example, the challenge of convincing a community to build a multi-million-dollar garbage incinerator in its midst. It would be a particularly difficult
What are we to do when the world seems to make no sense. When Russia can break international law and waltz into its sovereign neighbour unimpeded and kill thousands of innocent people yet maintain its position as a permanent member
People of all political persuasions attended the state funeral for former NDP leader Ed Broadbent this past Sunday afternoon. Prime Minister Trudeau attended. So did former Prime Minister Joe Clark. Former Prime Minister Mulroney wasn’t there but he had many
THE EQUITY is what you might call a hyper-local newspaper. We try to keep our focus on the news and community activities of people living here in the Pontiac and on issues that directly affect their lives. And we leave
We’re thrilled to invite you to join our team as we celebrate SADC Pontiac’s 40 years of local economic development with you in your community. This special presence is part of our exciting year-long tour across all 19 municipalities in our territory.
Come and discover the variety of services we offer, chat about business strategies and opportunities, and connect with our fantastic team. Whether you’re a local business owner, an aspiring entrepreneur, or just curious about what we do, this day is open to all!
Let’s celebrate together and look forward to many more years of growth and community success. Feel free to bring your friends and family, we look forward to seeing you there!
Nous sommes ravis de vous inviter à vous joindre à notre équipe pour célébrer les 40 ans de développement économique local de la SADC Pontiac, directement dans votre communauté. Cet présence spéciale fait partie de notre tournée à travers toutes les 19 municipalités de notre territoire.
Venez découvrir les services que nous offrons, discuter des stratégies et opportunités d’affaires, et rencontrer notre équipe fantastique. Que vous soyez un propriétaire d’entreprise local, un entrepreneur en herbe, ou simplement curieux de savoir ce que nous faisons, cet événement est ouvert à tous !
Célébrons ensemble et envisageons de nombreuses autres années de croissance et de succès communautaire. N’hésitez pas à venir accompagné(e) de vos amis et de votre famille — au plaisir de vous y voir!
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Join us as we come together to mark the 45th Anniversary of Terry Fox’s Marathon of Hope — a powerful legacy that continues to inspire Canadians from coast to coast.
Whether you walk, run, cycle, roll, or push a stroller — everyone is welcome!
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Joignez-vous à nous pour souligner le 45e anniversaire du Marathon de l’Espoir de Terry Fox.
Que vous marchiez, couriez, rouliez à vélo ou en fauteuil, ou poussiez une poussette — tout le monde est bienvenu !
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