Letters to the Editor – July 17, 2024
NSDF rally Dear Editor, I attended the rally in front of the Supreme Court regarding the request by the Kebaowek First Nation for a judicial
NSDF rally Dear Editor, I attended the rally in front of the Supreme Court regarding the request by the Kebaowek First Nation for a judicial
An open letter from Pontiac doctors to Christian Dubé, Quebec’s Minister of Health Dear Minister, The medical imaging, ultrasound, CT scan, mammography and X-ray department
Fight for pay equity Dear Editor, I am appalled at the CAQ’s discriminatory tactics whereby in a complete lack of wisdom and fairness, they decided
Dear Editor, We are writing to bring attention to a critical issue that has arisen in Alleyn and Cawood, one that could soon impact all
The root cause of assessment injustices Dear Editor, As a Chartered Professional Accountant and a cottage resident of McCarthy Lake, I am encouraged by the
For tax fairness Dear Editor, I want to extend my heartfelt thanks to THE EQUITY for your continued coverage of the property assessment crisis facing
The new math Dear Editor, After the unanimous vote by MRC Pontiac mayors against the proposed incineration project, it is surprising and somewhat perplexing how
Highway help Dear Editor, I would like to thank everyone who stopped along Hwy 148 on Sunday of the long weekend to offer help when
A night to remember? Dear Editor, The upcoming Pontiac MRC meeting scheduled for Wednesday, May 15 could very well be one of the most important
Outside the box Dear Editor, The common sense approach to development as reflected in your editorial is, in my view, right on the mark (What
NSDF rally Dear Editor, I attended the rally in front of the Supreme Court regarding the request by the Kebaowek First Nation for a judicial review of the decision by the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) to grant a permit
An open letter from Pontiac doctors to Christian Dubé, Quebec’s Minister of Health Dear Minister, The medical imaging, ultrasound, CT scan, mammography and X-ray department is an essential service in a modern hospital. Without this department, there is no possibility
Fight for pay equity Dear Editor, I am appalled at the CAQ’s discriminatory tactics whereby in a complete lack of wisdom and fairness, they decided to give pay raises to Papineau and Maniwaki based medical imaging technicians . . .
Dear Editor, We are writing to bring attention to a critical issue that has arisen in Alleyn and Cawood, one that could soon impact all communities within MRC Pontiac. This year, with our municipal tax bill, we received our notice
The root cause of assessment injustices Dear Editor, As a Chartered Professional Accountant and a cottage resident of McCarthy Lake, I am encouraged by the progress made by our municipality and the dedicated members of the taskforce addressing the property
For tax fairness Dear Editor, I want to extend my heartfelt thanks to THE EQUITY for your continued coverage of the property assessment crisis facing Alleyn and Cawood. Your dedication to keeping the community informed has been invaluable in our
The new math Dear Editor, After the unanimous vote by MRC Pontiac mayors against the proposed incineration project, it is surprising and somewhat perplexing how tenaciously Warden Toller is holding on to the possibility of such a project. As reported
Highway help Dear Editor, I would like to thank everyone who stopped along Hwy 148 on Sunday of the long weekend to offer help when my car overheated. I especially would like to thank J.S. (Jean Sebastien) of Bristol. He
A night to remember? Dear Editor, The upcoming Pontiac MRC meeting scheduled for Wednesday, May 15 could very well be one of the most important sessions in the history of the region. Not for what might be approved, but for
Outside the box Dear Editor, The common sense approach to development as reflected in your editorial is, in my view, right on the mark (What does Pontiac need? THE EQUITY, Apr. 17, 2024). For starters, the search for practical ideas
PPHS REUNION: August 2, 2025
REGISTRATION IS ON AND ACTIVE!
$60 per person (cocktails, dinner)
Come connect with your classmates. Space limited, so registration & payment a must.
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Cheque: Kathy Wickens (call 613-600-1455)
331 Somerville Drive, Perth, ON K7H 3C6
Location: Otter Lake R.A. Association, 394 Tessier Street
Euchre tournament fundraiser for Otter Lake’s 150th Anniversary in 2026.
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The door opens at noon. Snacks and drinks for sale. The tournament starts at 1PM—prizes for the top 3 places; the lowest score and most lone hands. All skill levels welcome.
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