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One hundred years and counting

Dear Editor, Sand Bay is a friendly community surrounded by nature, forest and sandy beach with its waterfront on the Ottawa River. This gem has

Can we afford billionaires?

Dear Editor, This is not a question that will show up on a ballot, so it’s more of a philosophical, rather than a political issue.

The world will be a better place

Dear Editor, I am writing in response to the “Insensitive and uncaring” letter to the editor in the April 22, 2020 edition of THE EQUITY.

COVID-19 vaccine

Dear Editor, Regarding the many governments and countries working to develop a COVID-19 vaccine. All health experts have stated that until a vaccine is created,

Response to letter from April 22

Dear Editor, The “Coronavirus” is insensitive and uncaring and not welcome, not you or your family. Common sense must prevail. The Health Authorities are in

Algae bloom continues to cause waves

Dear Editor, This letter to the Editor stems from your article that appeared on 22 April, 2020 with respect to the above-mentioned article. I typically

A reply for cottagers and weekenders

Dear Editor, I am writing in response to Pamela Sheehan’s letter to the editor on April 22, 2020. In hers letter she expresses that the

Consider this…

Dear Editor, In the new future, here is an agricultural industry which might work well for the Pontiac: hemp. Not the smokable THC-laden pot –

It’s been a tough few weeks

Dear Editor, Across Québec, over 800 have now died of Covid-19. Parents, grandparents. People who loved and were loved. People who built this province. An

One hundred years and counting

Dear Editor, Sand Bay is a friendly community surrounded by nature, forest and sandy beach with its waterfront on the Ottawa River. This gem has a long, steadfast history with its rural roots and beloved pioneers. Protecting its heritage, identity,

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Can we afford billionaires?

Dear Editor, This is not a question that will show up on a ballot, so it’s more of a philosophical, rather than a political issue. During this time when most economic activity is suspended, is a good time to re-evaluate

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The world will be a better place

Dear Editor, I am writing in response to the “Insensitive and uncaring” letter to the editor in the April 22, 2020 edition of THE EQUITY. I am a little upset by this letter because I feel that it is an

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COVID-19 vaccine

Dear Editor, Regarding the many governments and countries working to develop a COVID-19 vaccine. All health experts have stated that until a vaccine is created, tested and mass distributed, we are living in extreme danger of transmitting the disease and

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Response to letter from April 22

Dear Editor, The “Coronavirus” is insensitive and uncaring and not welcome, not you or your family. Common sense must prevail. The Health Authorities are in charge. The politicians are following their advice. We are all in this pandemic together. We

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Algae bloom continues to cause waves

Dear Editor, This letter to the Editor stems from your article that appeared on 22 April, 2020 with respect to the above-mentioned article. I typically enjoy the balanced neutral nature of your articles. Unfortunately, this article was not that. The

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A reply for cottagers and weekenders

Dear Editor, I am writing in response to Pamela Sheehan’s letter to the editor on April 22, 2020. In hers letter she expresses that the Pontiac political leadership, namely the warden Jane Toller, could have done more to be more

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Consider this…

Dear Editor, In the new future, here is an agricultural industry which might work well for the Pontiac: hemp. Not the smokable THC-laden pot – that market was covered years ago – this is the rest of the plant, which

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It’s been a tough few weeks

Dear Editor, Across Québec, over 800 have now died of Covid-19. Parents, grandparents. People who loved and were loved. People who built this province. An orderly. A doctor. Some will say we’ve been spared in the Pontiac so far. But

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The Ticking Timebomb of Addiction During COVID-19

Dear Editor, People who are in recovery from substance use are facing serious relapse issues during the COVID-19 shelter in place orders. Current drug users are at an increased risk of severe illness because of the virus. Drug-related overdose deaths

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