Spring into action
March 28, 2023
Now that the long-awaited thaw is finally here, the feeling of optimism among individuals and community groups around the region is hard to miss. A
Now that the long-awaited thaw is finally here, the feeling of optimism among individuals and community groups around the region is hard to miss. A
Disappointment on the waste management front Dear Editor, As environment councillor for Thorne, and a member of the waste management committee of MRC, I am
The announcements of the 29 projects through the regions and rurality fund are excellent news. Investment into projects that help build the economy and community
A curious feature Dear Editor, A curious feature in being human is that more often than not one is not aware of their own flaws
It’s past time we stop moving the clocks back and forth for daylight saving time (DST) twice a year. It’s a myth that the need
Complaint Dear Editor, I’d like to complain* – imagine that – about the weather. Over this past winter, we’ve had warnings of huge fierce storms,
The recent name change of the federal riding from Pontiac to Pontiac-Kitigan Zibi is all about symbolism. Not that that’s a bad thing. Recognizing the
Solar power Dear Editor, In the aftermath of recent power outages that occurred in the Upper Pontiac, it seems timely to examine how alternative energy
The recent power outage and communications failure in upper Pontiac during the coldest time of the year should serve as a wake-up call for Hydro
Thank you for explaining Dear Editor, Thank you for your editorial on page 4 (Feb.8, 2023). Thank you for explaining again the pinch that the
Now that the long-awaited thaw is finally here, the feeling of optimism among individuals and community groups around the region is hard to miss. A sentiment common to pretty much every event we Equity reporters get to cover is the
Disappointment on the waste management front Dear Editor, As environment councillor for Thorne, and a member of the waste management committee of MRC, I am dedicated to the idea of reducing the costs of disposing of things citizens buy and
The announcements of the 29 projects through the regions and rurality fund are excellent news. Investment into projects that help build the economy and community of the Pontiac is desperately needed. However, despite how grateful the recipients are for the
A curious feature Dear Editor, A curious feature in being human is that more often than not one is not aware of their own flaws and weakness until they are pointed out or taken advantage of by someone else in
It’s past time we stop moving the clocks back and forth for daylight saving time (DST) twice a year. It’s a myth that the need for DST had anything to do with farmers. Farmers have long been accustomed to starting
Complaint Dear Editor, I’d like to complain* – imagine that – about the weather. Over this past winter, we’ve had warnings of huge fierce storms, which often turned out to be piddly little snow squalls; inconvenient enough, but not the
The recent name change of the federal riding from Pontiac to Pontiac-Kitigan Zibi is all about symbolism. Not that that’s a bad thing. Recognizing the presence of the Kitigan Zibi reservation, home to descendents of the original inhabitants of what
Solar power Dear Editor, In the aftermath of recent power outages that occurred in the Upper Pontiac, it seems timely to examine how alternative energy sources could alleviate some of the drastic inconveniences suffered by citizens. We’ve been encouraged to
The recent power outage and communications failure in upper Pontiac during the coldest time of the year should serve as a wake-up call for Hydro Quebec and policymakers. Residents of L’Isle-aux-Allumettes, Chichester, Sheenboro, Waltham and Mansfield were stuck for hours
Thank you for explaining Dear Editor, Thank you for your editorial on page 4 (Feb.8, 2023). Thank you for explaining again the pinch that the encroaching French-first language laws are bringing against bilingualism in Quebec. Trusting that I may respond
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