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April 26, 2022
Dear Editor, There must be an (provincial) election in the wind. In the Quebec wind. Why would one say that? Well, on Friday, April 22
Dear Editor, There must be an (provincial) election in the wind. In the Quebec wind. Why would one say that? Well, on Friday, April 22
We had a glimpse of what democracy looks like on Wednesday. Usually, the monthly public meetings of the MRC Council of Mayors see a routine
Voice objections Dear Editor, Robert Wills’ elegant letter about there being no good way of dealing with nuclear waste (Hoarding waste, April 13, 2022) highlights
A few weeks ago, Warden Jane Toller told THE EQUITY she planned to discuss with the mayors the statement she was preparing for the upcoming
As the sun hangs a little longer in the sky, buds erupt into leaves, flowers start to bloom, and the snow is but puddles on
Anyone hoping to see democracy in action at the MRC Council of Mayors would be excused for feeling a bit short-changed. At the monthly public
With covid restrictions lifting, everyone seems eager to get back out there and start living their lives again. As the weather warms up, and we
It’s amazing how often we humans are caught by surprise. Word of a pandemic in China started to percolate through the media in January 2020.
THE EQUITY welcomes and typically errs to the side of publishing letters to the editor advancing all kinds of views, as long as they seem
Whether as entrepreneurs, caregivers, nurses, teachers, doctors, farmers, athletes, environmental activists, community leaders, or welders, women in the Pontiac are making their mark. In celebrating
Dear Editor, There must be an (provincial) election in the wind. In the Quebec wind. Why would one say that? Well, on Friday, April 22 both myself, and my husband received our revised Quebec Provincial tax returns for 2021 with
We had a glimpse of what democracy looks like on Wednesday. Usually, the monthly public meetings of the MRC Council of Mayors see a routine passing of resolutions that have already been agreed at the behind-closed-doors plenary sessions held one
Voice objections Dear Editor, Robert Wills’ elegant letter about there being no good way of dealing with nuclear waste (Hoarding waste, April 13, 2022) highlights a major flaw with the Chalk River project. Wills tells us to “vote no to
A few weeks ago, Warden Jane Toller told THE EQUITY she planned to discuss with the mayors the statement she was preparing for the upcoming public hearings on the nuclear waste facility proposed for Chalk River. But when we learned
As the sun hangs a little longer in the sky, buds erupt into leaves, flowers start to bloom, and the snow is but puddles on the ground, the smell of spring fills the air and signals a new beginning. It’s
Anyone hoping to see democracy in action at the MRC Council of Mayors would be excused for feeling a bit short-changed. At the monthly public meetings, what you see is 18 mayors dutifully raising their hands in support of a
With covid restrictions lifting, everyone seems eager to get back out there and start living their lives again. As the weather warms up, and we can open windows and get outdoors, the opportunities to mingle with family, friends and neighbours,
It’s amazing how often we humans are caught by surprise. Word of a pandemic in China started to percolate through the media in January 2020. In February, we heard of its devastating impact in Italy. Then, in March, suddenly it
THE EQUITY welcomes and typically errs to the side of publishing letters to the editor advancing all kinds of views, as long as they seem to be reasonably coherent arguments based on a reasonable interpretation of the facts, expressed in
Whether as entrepreneurs, caregivers, nurses, teachers, doctors, farmers, athletes, environmental activists, community leaders, or welders, women in the Pontiac are making their mark. In celebrating International Women’s Day, it is imperative to take a moment not only to celebrate the
We’re thrilled to invite you to join our team as we celebrate SADC Pontiac’s 40 years of local economic development with you in your community. This special presence is part of our exciting year-long tour across all 19 municipalities in our territory.
Come and discover the variety of services we offer, chat about business strategies and opportunities, and connect with our fantastic team. Whether you’re a local business owner, an aspiring entrepreneur, or just curious about what we do, this day is open to all!
Let’s celebrate together and look forward to many more years of growth and community success. Feel free to bring your friends and family, we look forward to seeing you there!
Nous sommes ravis de vous inviter à vous joindre à notre équipe pour célébrer les 40 ans de développement économique local de la SADC Pontiac, directement dans votre communauté. Cet présence spéciale fait partie de notre tournée à travers toutes les 19 municipalités de notre territoire.
Venez découvrir les services que nous offrons, discuter des stratégies et opportunités d’affaires, et rencontrer notre équipe fantastique. Que vous soyez un propriétaire d’entreprise local, un entrepreneur en herbe, ou simplement curieux de savoir ce que nous faisons, cet événement est ouvert à tous !
Célébrons ensemble et envisageons de nombreuses autres années de croissance et de succès communautaire. N’hésitez pas à venir accompagné(e) de vos amis et de votre famille — au plaisir de vous y voir!
Details: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/pontiac-ouest-journee-communautaire-community-event-tickets-1384250754269
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!!!!
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