Empathy for farmers
February 28, 2024
Agriculture has long been fundamental to the economy and culture of the Pontiac. In simpler times, not so long ago, most every farm had a
Agriculture has long been fundamental to the economy and culture of the Pontiac. In simpler times, not so long ago, most every farm had a
Megawatts Dear Editor, In a recent article in THE EQUITY covering a presentation I made to Renfrew County on the proposed energy from waste project,
Watching the video of our warden’s recent incinerator presentation to mayors of Renfrew County has provided a glimpse into what an open county council meeting
Outdated binaries Dear Editor, Thank you for your thoughtful editorial about the insanity of our merry-go-round world (Feb. 7, 2024). As you said, and I
If you’re facing a tough challenge, it can be a good idea to consult an expert. Take, for example, the challenge of convincing a community
Our Pontiac Haven Dear Editor CNL has recently been given the green light to go ahead with its radioactive waste mound upriver from us, while
What are we to do when the world seems to make no sense. When Russia can break international law and waltz into its sovereign neighbour
Congratulations Dear Editor, I have been a subscriber to THE EQUITY for several years now, courtesy of a generous gift from close friends on Leslie
People of all political persuasions attended the state funeral for former NDP leader Ed Broadbent this past Sunday afternoon. Prime Minister Trudeau attended. So did
A member of Friends of the Pontiac asks questions about the proposal to locate an Energy-from-Waste incinerator in the Pontiac. In June 2023, a public
Agriculture has long been fundamental to the economy and culture of the Pontiac. In simpler times, not so long ago, most every farm had a small herd of milk cows, a few beef steers, some pigs and chickens and often
Megawatts Dear Editor, In a recent article in THE EQUITY covering a presentation I made to Renfrew County on the proposed energy from waste project, there was an error I would like to correct (Warden Toller pitches Pontiac incinerator to
Watching the video of our warden’s recent incinerator presentation to mayors of Renfrew County has provided a glimpse into what an open county council meeting can look like. It may seem incredible, but just across the Ottawa River at the
Outdated binaries Dear Editor, Thank you for your thoughtful editorial about the insanity of our merry-go-round world (Feb. 7, 2024). As you said, and I paraphrase, many of us are inclined to bury our heads in distractions as the greater
If you’re facing a tough challenge, it can be a good idea to consult an expert. Take, for example, the challenge of convincing a community to build a multi-million-dollar garbage incinerator in its midst. It would be a particularly difficult
Our Pontiac Haven Dear Editor CNL has recently been given the green light to go ahead with its radioactive waste mound upriver from us, while the MRC Pontiac’s Council approved spending $120,000 for Deloitte to create a business plan that
What are we to do when the world seems to make no sense. When Russia can break international law and waltz into its sovereign neighbour unimpeded and kill thousands of innocent people yet maintain its position as a permanent member
Congratulations Dear Editor, I have been a subscriber to THE EQUITY for several years now, courtesy of a generous gift from close friends on Leslie Lake. I want to recognize the positive recent changes that have significantly built on THE
People of all political persuasions attended the state funeral for former NDP leader Ed Broadbent this past Sunday afternoon. Prime Minister Trudeau attended. So did former Prime Minister Joe Clark. Former Prime Minister Mulroney wasn’t there but he had many
A member of Friends of the Pontiac asks questions about the proposal to locate an Energy-from-Waste incinerator in the Pontiac. In June 2023, a public presentation was given by Pontiac warden Jane Toller on behalf of the MRC Council of
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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