Municipality of Pontiac in total chaos
April 9, 2019
Dear Editor, I really did not want to get involved again, however, with the events occurring in the Municipality of Pontiac since the November 2017
Dear Editor, I really did not want to get involved again, however, with the events occurring in the Municipality of Pontiac since the November 2017
Dear Editor, Every decade or so, someone comes up with the bright idea that what Pontiac needs is a big garbage dump. Twice before, we’ve
Dear Editor, I’m more than embarrassed that Pontiac’s Member of Parliament, Will Amos, has decided to perpetuate the shameless explanations spouted by the Prime Minister’s
Dear Editor, Epistemology is the branch of philosophy which deals with asking how do we know what we know? It’s one of those university courses
Dear Editor, Previous Municipality of Pontiac Mayor Roger Larose is demanding an apology from Mayor Joanne Labadie. For 17 months I have sat silently on
Dear Editor, Regarding the article of March 6 on the community centre delays: Pierre Tabet was given the contract to design, facilitate and oversee the
Dear Editor, Something’s happening across the river, about an hour upstream from the Pontiac and we should take notice. Starting in the 1950s, ever since
Dear Editor, What is wrong with our mayor? First, in last week’s article, Mayor Labadie claims there are over 4,000 residences “subsidizing” businesses in the
Dear Editor, The new budget in the Municipality of Pontiac was tabled with approximately a 50 per cent increase on business taxes. The mayor’s explanation
Dear Editor, Please accept this letter as an open response to Mr. Robbie Beck’s letter to your paper last week under the leader of ‘Surprise
Dear Editor, I really did not want to get involved again, however, with the events occurring in the Municipality of Pontiac since the November 2017 election, I felt something had to be said and done. A chance had been given
Dear Editor, Every decade or so, someone comes up with the bright idea that what Pontiac needs is a big garbage dump. Twice before, we’ve fended off plans; first in Bristol, then near Danford Lake and now, there’s a scheme
Dear Editor, I’m more than embarrassed that Pontiac’s Member of Parliament, Will Amos, has decided to perpetuate the shameless explanations spouted by the Prime Minister’s Office on the SNC-Lavalin scandal. I simply don’t understand how anyone could believe the Prime
Dear Editor, Epistemology is the branch of philosophy which deals with asking how do we know what we know? It’s one of those university courses easily dismissed by, ‘When am I ever going to need this in real life?’ The
Dear Editor, Previous Municipality of Pontiac Mayor Roger Larose is demanding an apology from Mayor Joanne Labadie. For 17 months I have sat silently on many occasions, understanding that Madame Labadie, came into office without any municipal experience, even stating
Dear Editor, Regarding the article of March 6 on the community centre delays: Pierre Tabet was given the contract to design, facilitate and oversee the project in its entirety as per Resolution 16-12-3003. In other words, he was the project
Dear Editor, Something’s happening across the river, about an hour upstream from the Pontiac and we should take notice. Starting in the 1950s, ever since the nuclear research facility at Chalk River has been operational, low intensity nuclear waste has
Dear Editor, What is wrong with our mayor? First, in last week’s article, Mayor Labadie claims there are over 4,000 residences “subsidizing” businesses in the municipality. However, according to the 2016 census, there are only 2,664 private dwellings. She indicated
Dear Editor, The new budget in the Municipality of Pontiac was tabled with approximately a 50 per cent increase on business taxes. The mayor’s explanation for the additional taxes on businesses is that she felt that it was unfair to
Dear Editor, Please accept this letter as an open response to Mr. Robbie Beck’s letter to your paper last week under the leader of ‘Surprise and disappointment.’ Since Mr. Beck has chosen to convey his disappointment in regards to my
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.
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 !
Ladies Night: Sippin’ & Salsas!
Enjoy an evening filled with:
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Table of 8-$400
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