Letters to the Editor
February 22, 2022
Anti-virus measures Dear Editor, This is in response to the articles that Chris Judd and Robert Wills have written about the Freedom Truck Convoy 2022
Anti-virus measures Dear Editor, This is in response to the articles that Chris Judd and Robert Wills have written about the Freedom Truck Convoy 2022
Canadians have had a front row seat on the fracturing of American society over the past few years. We have seen at close range how
The responsibility for the emergency declarations by the City of Ottawa and the province of Ontario, the traffic snarl in Windsor and the Coutts blockade
Dear Editor, In the olden days, elections were decided by whomever raised the most money and could buy the most advertising. They would presumably win
The recent ousting of Erin O’Toole as leader of the Conservative Party of Canada is a matter of concern for all Canadians interested in good
Despite the Coalition Avenir Québec (CAQ) government’s repeated insistence that it will maintain the rights of English-speaking Quebecers, anglophones are struggling to see where they
Sympathies Dear Editor, My sympathies lie with the people of Ottawa. Their neighbourhood has been invaded and blockaded by noisy, sometimes rude people who somehow
What has this pandemic taught us so far? For many, it has been the realization that we are very much social beings. People still miss
Nobody loves the pandemic. COVID-19 and its variants have claimed 33 thousand lives across Canada, postponed medical attention and delayed surgeries, stranded people in unsafe
Pontiac MP Sophie Chatel is hoping to hear from local farmers when she convenes public consultations on sustainable agriculture in early February. This will be
Anti-virus measures Dear Editor, This is in response to the articles that Chris Judd and Robert Wills have written about the Freedom Truck Convoy 2022 over the past couple of weeks. Has either of those gentlemen been to Ottawa to
Canadians have had a front row seat on the fracturing of American society over the past few years. We have seen at close range how different world views can split a country in two and damage the very institutions that
The responsibility for the emergency declarations by the City of Ottawa and the province of Ontario, the traffic snarl in Windsor and the Coutts blockade in Alberta lies at the feet of the federal government. The chaos can be specifically
Dear Editor, In the olden days, elections were decided by whomever raised the most money and could buy the most advertising. They would presumably win the most votes and therefore run the government. In the next election, it will be
The recent ousting of Erin O’Toole as leader of the Conservative Party of Canada is a matter of concern for all Canadians interested in good governance, regardless of political stripe. The main complaint about O’Toole is that he flip-flopped on
Despite the Coalition Avenir Québec (CAQ) government’s repeated insistence that it will maintain the rights of English-speaking Quebecers, anglophones are struggling to see where they stand with this government. Recent decisions and statements by the premier have only heightened concerns.
Sympathies Dear Editor, My sympathies lie with the people of Ottawa. Their neighbourhood has been invaded and blockaded by noisy, sometimes rude people who somehow have the resources to take two weeks off and drive cross country and leave their
What has this pandemic taught us so far? For many, it has been the realization that we are very much social beings. People still miss having habitual gatherings with family members and friends. They miss those carefree, leisurely outings. They
Nobody loves the pandemic. COVID-19 and its variants have claimed 33 thousand lives across Canada, postponed medical attention and delayed surgeries, stranded people in unsafe home environments, damaged mental health, disrupted the education of children, caused economic hardship and destroyed
Pontiac MP Sophie Chatel is hoping to hear from local farmers when she convenes public consultations on sustainable agriculture in early February. This will be the first of several themes being considered in the elaboration of her initiative Towards a
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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