Democratic malaise
Dear Editor, I wish to thank you for bringing continued awareness to a subject that I am very passionate about and have referenced several times
Dear Editor, I wish to thank you for bringing continued awareness to a subject that I am very passionate about and have referenced several times
Dear Canadian investigative journalists, friends of the CBC, others? We the Canadian public need to understand what Pierre Poilievre’s relationship with Elon Musk actually is
Dear Editor, It is up to the grass roots in our community to find a worthy warden to lead us. A worthy candidate for warden
Dear Editor, Some wiseacre social commentator once said, “History doesn’t repeat, but it does rhyme.” Here’s an ironic historical rhyme. About 10 years ago, Thorne
Dear Editor, I recently subscribed to THE EQUITY after a far too long lapse. It’s like going home again. Like so many others, I grew
Dear Editor, It is uncertain and yet to be determined how the billionaires in Trump’s inner circle are going to help working class Americans. The
Dear Editor, My dream of a former Prime Minister Trudeau was a little premature. His fake resignation and prorogation of Parliament have allowed him a
Dear Editor, Contrary to what many may have been led to believe, including yours truly, the much-vaunted Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) does not provide
Dear Editor, After an extended holiday from concerns of the larger world, we are now faced, like it or not, with a year of electioneering
Dear Editor, I am very pleased to see that Santa has visited the Pontiac, perhaps a bit early this year, to meet children of all
Dear Editor, I wish to thank you for bringing continued awareness to a subject that I am very passionate about and have referenced several times in the last few years in letters to this paper. Last week’s editorial concerning the
Dear Canadian investigative journalists, friends of the CBC, others? We the Canadian public need to understand what Pierre Poilievre’s relationship with Elon Musk actually is (and Poilievre’s relationship with Trump). Exactly WHY did Elon Musk endorse Poilievre as PM of
Dear Editor, It is up to the grass roots in our community to find a worthy warden to lead us. A worthy candidate for warden is one who supports open plenary sessions with a closed portion only for very specific
Dear Editor, Some wiseacre social commentator once said, “History doesn’t repeat, but it does rhyme.” Here’s an ironic historical rhyme. About 10 years ago, Thorne Council saw fit to sue its volunteer community recreation association. Both sides, being the taxpayers
Dear Editor, I recently subscribed to THE EQUITY after a far too long lapse. It’s like going home again. Like so many others, I grew up in Shawville and have so many fond memories of going to Langford’s after school
Dear Editor, It is uncertain and yet to be determined how the billionaires in Trump’s inner circle are going to help working class Americans. The notion these oligarchs espouse about government being too large seems to ignore the elephant in
Dear Editor, My dream of a former Prime Minister Trudeau was a little premature. His fake resignation and prorogation of Parliament have allowed him a couple more months in office and further opportunity to destroy our once great country. Few
Dear Editor, Contrary to what many may have been led to believe, including yours truly, the much-vaunted Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) does not provide free basic dental care for all of us. If you were hoping to visit your
Dear Editor, After an extended holiday from concerns of the larger world, we are now faced, like it or not, with a year of electioneering and awkward posturing; politicians parading as saviours of this or that, promising deliverance from strife,
Dear Editor, I am very pleased to see that Santa has visited the Pontiac, perhaps a bit early this year, to meet children of all ages. This is especially important because the postal strike makes it difficult for kids in
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The Bromley Historical Society welcomes Dónall Ó Dubhghaill to speak on “Gaelic Roots: The Irish Language in the Ottawa Valley” on Sunday, July 13, 2pm, at the Old Town Hall, 498 Micksburg Road, Osceola. Renowned for its strong Irish heritage, many of the early Irish settlers of the Ottawa Valley spoke Irish. A Celtic Studies scholar and educator, Mr. Ó Dubhghaill will delve into the rich history of the Irish (Gaelic) language, tracing its ancient roots in Ireland, its journey across the Atlantic, and its vibrant life within the Ottawa Valley. This free presentation is open to the public. Refreshments will be served following the presentation.
The Bromley Historical Society welcomes Dónall Ó Dubhghaill to speak on “Gaelic Roots: The Irish Language in the Ottawa Valley” on Sunday, July 13, 2pm, at the Old Town Hall, 498 Micksburg Road, Osceola. Renowned for its strong Irish heritage, many of the early Irish settlers of the Ottawa Valley spoke Irish. A Celtic Studies scholar and educator, Mr. Ó Dubhghaill will delve into the rich history of the Irish (Gaelic) language, tracing its ancient roots in Ireland, its journey across the Atlantic, and its vibrant life within the Ottawa Valley. This free presentation is open to the public. Refreshments will be served following the presentation.
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