A critique of government priorities
November 11, 2025
Dear Editor, The 2025 “Canada Strong” budget was proposed Nov. 4, providing a clear look into this government’s priorities. We got increased funding for the
Dear Editor, The 2025 “Canada Strong” budget was proposed Nov. 4, providing a clear look into this government’s priorities. We got increased funding for the
Madame, I write to you to express my displeasure over the government’s budget. In particular I wish to raise awareness of the $4.23 billion cut
Dear Editor, In response to the letter from Mr. Robert Wills of Thorne: Mr. Wills, I applaud your reuse and repurpose spirit. I firmly believe
Dear Editor, I awaken, the sky is always black, my skin seems greenish. I have no mojo. Am I a martian? Am I now the
Dear Editor, Having once believed the Quebec healthcare system could not possibly be abused any further – after decades of Quebec Liberal penny-pinching, damaging reforms
Dear Editor, I would like to extend my heartfelt thanks to the person who reported the smell of smoke on Oct. 19 in Otter Lake.
Dear Editor, Unbelievably the CAQ government is passing new laws, 89 and 3, in the National Assembly to weaken the power of unions to strike.
Dear Editor, What sort of cryptic formula is this? Well, it indicates that in dealing with waste material, there is a hierarchy of efficiency. We
In a previous Letter to the Editor in THE EQUITY, Linda Lafortune stated a complaint was sent to the CMQ alleging I had violated 21
Dear Editor, Democracy, at the core, includes the tenet that everyone is entitled to their opinion. At no time is this more sacred than in
Dear Editor, The 2025 “Canada Strong” budget was proposed Nov. 4, providing a clear look into this government’s priorities. We got increased funding for the Department of Women and Gender Equality (WAGE), continued support for Canada Summer Jobs, a refundable
Madame, I write to you to express my displeasure over the government’s budget. In particular I wish to raise awareness of the $4.23 billion cut in Veteran Affairs Canada, as juxtaposed with the increase in the National Defence budget to
Dear Editor, In response to the letter from Mr. Robert Wills of Thorne: Mr. Wills, I applaud your reuse and repurpose spirit. I firmly believe that everyone profits when we take time to reuse and repurpose. Those pill bottles
Dear Editor, I awaken, the sky is always black, my skin seems greenish. I have no mojo. Am I a martian? Am I now the first man on Mars? Did they adjust the doomsday clock? Not quite . . .
Dear Editor, Having once believed the Quebec healthcare system could not possibly be abused any further – after decades of Quebec Liberal penny-pinching, damaging reforms that favoured big cities over rural communities, and the abolition of hospital boards – the
Dear Editor, I would like to extend my heartfelt thanks to the person who reported the smell of smoke on Oct. 19 in Otter Lake. Thanks to your quick action, a fire was discovered and prevented from spreading further. I
Dear Editor, Unbelievably the CAQ government is passing new laws, 89 and 3, in the National Assembly to weaken the power of unions to strike. This repressive 1940s Duplessis-style governing is done to prevent “serious harm to the citizenry”. How
Dear Editor, What sort of cryptic formula is this? Well, it indicates that in dealing with waste material, there is a hierarchy of efficiency. We have the mechanisms in place for us to ship our plastic waste downriver to places
In a previous Letter to the Editor in THE EQUITY, Linda Lafortune stated a complaint was sent to the CMQ alleging I had violated 21 clauses of the warden’s code of conduct. Now it has been brought to my attention
Dear Editor, Democracy, at the core, includes the tenet that everyone is entitled to their opinion. At no time is this more sacred than in the moment when someone is approaching the voting booth. We all have something we can
Joel Plaskett, an East Coast icon, takes the stage at Gavan’s in Qyuon.
Gavan’s is the place to be on November 18th for an intimate and unforgettable night with Joel Plaskett — a songwriter, storyteller, and performer who always leaves the crowd wanting more. Opener is Mars Aspen, an emerging singer-songwriter from Ottawa.
Tuesday, November 18
Gavan’s 1157 Rue de Clarendon, Quyon, QC.
Doors at 8:00PM | Show at 9:00PM
Tickets $45 Available now at Gavanshotel.com
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!
Where: 530 Main St., Shawville
When: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Looking for free legal information or support? The Centre de justice de proximité de l’Outaouais is offering free legal walk-in clinics in Shawville. These clinics are open to all ages. Meet confidentially with a lawyer and social worker to discuss topics like family law, housing, wills, small claims, and more. Two other clinics will be held at the same location, Dec. 18 and Jan. 15.
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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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Where: Shawville United Church, 410 Main St.
When: 4:45 p.m. – 6:45 p.m.
A traditional Christmas meal featuring turkey with all the trimmings and homemade pie or Christmas pudding. Meals are $25 a person, or $10 for those 12 and under.
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Every Friday – Hooley in the Hall. Live music 7 – 9:30 p.m. Anglican Church Hall, 530 Main, Shawville. Free. Dance if you’d like
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