The shift to the right
June 12, 2024
News over the weekend on the results of elections to the European Parliament has sparked much speculation around what is driving the shift to the
News over the weekend on the results of elections to the European Parliament has sparked much speculation around what is driving the shift to 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
Ah, farming. Master of your own destiny. Up before the sun. Working in the great outdoors. Coaxing plants from the soil. Caring for animals. Harvesting
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
Somehow, our governments seem to have missed the baby boomer memo. They appear not to have picked up on the fact that the largest demographic
Can we simultaneously address both? The federal carbon pricing system has sparked vigorous debate in the Pontiac. Many of you have written to me on
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
They say that 80 per cent of success is just showing up. An estimated 500 people, give or take, showed up at the five public
By Lynn Jones and Gordon Edwards The 2024 federal budget contains many references to nuclear energy as a “clean” source of electricity. In our view,
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
News over the weekend on the results of elections to the European Parliament has sparked much speculation around what is driving the shift to the right seen there and in other parts of the western world. The key drivers appear
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
Ah, farming. Master of your own destiny. Up before the sun. Working in the great outdoors. Coaxing plants from the soil. Caring for animals. Harvesting the fruits of your own labour. There’s no life like it. All this may be
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
Somehow, our governments seem to have missed the baby boomer memo. They appear not to have picked up on the fact that the largest demographic that has ever existed in our country would eventually grow older, retire, become senior citizens
Can we simultaneously address both? The federal carbon pricing system has sparked vigorous debate in the Pontiac. Many of you have written to me on this subject, expressing views on whether to maintain, modify, or scrap it altogether. Initially, it
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
They say that 80 per cent of success is just showing up. An estimated 500 people, give or take, showed up at the five public presentations on the incinerator project held across the Pontiac through late March and much of
By Lynn Jones and Gordon Edwards The 2024 federal budget contains many references to nuclear energy as a “clean” source of electricity. In our view, referring to nuclear electricity as “clean” is the height of absurdity. The nuclear fuel chain
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
Come help us celebrate our 166th Cobden Fair! This year’s fair is perfect for all ages! It will be the perfect family event. Join us on Friday, August 22nd, 2025 until Sunday, August 24th, 2025.
Enjoy Cope Amusements midway, livestock shows, food and craft vendors, scavenger hunt, bingo and non-stop entertainment all weekend long! Our infamous Demolition Derby and Beer Tent on Saturday night! Plus, Ry-J’s Rock Climbing Wall, MTK Racetrack Racing, Mini Golf, The Skills Ontario – Trades and Tech Truck and don’t forget to join us for dinner on Friday and Saturday night! And….so much more! And again this year we are offering Pay One Price! Buy your Advance Passes for $16 online or in person.
On Friday and Saturday, tickets at the gate will cost $20. On Sunday tickets at the gate will cost $16.
End your summer with Flair, come to the Cobden Fair!
Come see the Pontiac Community Players perform “Twain’s at Mill Dam Park in Shawville! Weather dependent. If it rains the day of the show, we will cancel on our facebook page. Stay tuned folks!! Free admission for all, bring your own chair. Saturday, August 23rd at 2 p.m.
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.
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