Call out to the MRC Pontiac
Dear Editor, It’s always been comforting for me to know that living in the small communities of the Pontiac came with the ability to live
Dear Editor, It’s always been comforting for me to know that living in the small communities of the Pontiac came with the ability to live
Dear Editor, As the Pro-Mayor of Alleyn and Cawood, I have spent countless hours fighting for fairness and transparency on behalf of our small, rural
Dear Editor, Many of us in Alleyn and Cawood and across other Pontiac municipalities believe the actions—or lack thereof—of the MRC Pontiac’s warden and its
Dear Editor, I am responding to the letter to the editor submitted by Robert Wills (Transparency in government, THE EQUITY, Nov. 27, 2024). Robert Wills
Dear Editor, I’d like to thank Robert Wills for his letter in last week’s edition of the paper (Transparency in Government, Nov. 27, 2024, THE
Dear Editor, Over the past two months, I have consistently spoken about fairness in the MRC meetings. Today, I must raise a pressing concern. In
Dear Editor, Transparency in government: often promised, seldom delivered. Some folks are agitating to have public plenary sessions of the MRC council. My feeling is
Dear Editor , I am writing today as the chair of the 370% Taskforce who recently read about the dissolution of the MRC Pontiac waste
Dear Editor,Rick Bradshaw and Jennifer Quaile have both brought to light serious concerns regarding the management and functioning of the MRC Pontiac Waste Management Committee.
Dear Editor, MRC Pontiac Warden Toller’s recent dissolving of the Pontiac Waste Committee (https://theequity.ca/mrc-waste-committee-disbanded-members-say-work-is-not-done/) just at the time when fresh input and ideas are needed
Dear Editor, It’s always been comforting for me to know that living in the small communities of the Pontiac came with the ability to live in our homes and pay taxes on realistic property evaluations. Today, that comfort is being
Dear Editor, As the Pro-Mayor of Alleyn and Cawood, I have spent countless hours fighting for fairness and transparency on behalf of our small, rural municipality in our fight against the 370 per cent property evaluation hike that has unfortunately
Dear Editor, Many of us in Alleyn and Cawood and across other Pontiac municipalities believe the actions—or lack thereof—of the MRC Pontiac’s warden and its Council of Mayors have reached a point of blatant disregard for the people they serve,
Dear Editor, I am responding to the letter to the editor submitted by Robert Wills (Transparency in government, THE EQUITY, Nov. 27, 2024). Robert Wills is the pro-mayor of Thorne and has attended some plenary meetings when Mayor Karen Kelly
Dear Editor, I’d like to thank Robert Wills for his letter in last week’s edition of the paper (Transparency in Government, Nov. 27, 2024, THE EQUITY). It serves to open the door to what goes on at the closed plenary
Dear Editor, Over the past two months, I have consistently spoken about fairness in the MRC meetings. Today, I must raise a pressing concern. In 2024, the MRC Pontiac charged inflated shares to Alleyn and Cawood, increasing from $112,000 to
Dear Editor, Transparency in government: often promised, seldom delivered. Some folks are agitating to have public plenary sessions of the MRC council. My feeling is you would be disillusioned more than informed upon seeing what’s behind the curtain. Having sat
Dear Editor , I am writing today as the chair of the 370% Taskforce who recently read about the dissolution of the MRC Pontiac waste management committee, and the lack of inclusiveness and transparency in Warden Toller’s approach. I found
Dear Editor,Rick Bradshaw and Jennifer Quaile have both brought to light serious concerns regarding the management and functioning of the MRC Pontiac Waste Management Committee. Their accounts raise critical questions about the irregularities in how this committee was run, its
Dear Editor, MRC Pontiac Warden Toller’s recent dissolving of the Pontiac Waste Committee (https://theequity.ca/mrc-waste-committee-disbanded-members-say-work-is-not-done/) just at the time when fresh input and ideas are needed most, proves her need to have total control of everything. You’d think, after the failure
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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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