By Ole Hendrickson The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) has scheduled hearings on a controversial 60-foot-high mound for one million cubic metres of radioactive and
Warden’s response to editorial Dear Editor, I am writing in response to the Editorial of January 12, 2022 entitled “Democratic Deficit” submitted by the publisher
Quebec residents have some of the highest vaccination rates in the world, yet the province has endured some of the most restrictive preventative health measures
An unfortunately weak resolution on the proposed Chalk River nuclear dump was passed at the December meeting of the Pontiac Council of Mayors, and the
We have all heard the old adage, “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” It would seem our provincial government has been under the illusion
Last week, a teacher was removed from her job at an elementary school in Chelsea because she wears a hijab. The school board felt it
Just as COVID-19 restrictions seemed to be easing this Fall, we have learned of the emergence of yet another variant of the virus. Before Omicron
Dear Editor, This heartfelt letter is a huge shout out to the people of the Pontiac for their continued support of the Terry Fox run.
It’s becoming the norm, people admitting they are suffering mental health issues. Athletes, musicians, co-workers, classmates and family members are all affected. Mental illness is
In the article in the Nov. 17 edition of THE EQUITY about the injured hiker in Luskville, the first challenge the rescuers faced was locating
By Ole Hendrickson The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) has scheduled hearings on a controversial 60-foot-high mound for one million cubic metres of radioactive and hazardous wastes, called the “Near Surface Disposal Facility”, or NSDF. The mound – similar to
Warden’s response to editorial Dear Editor, I am writing in response to the Editorial of January 12, 2022 entitled “Democratic Deficit” submitted by the publisher Charles Dickson. He criticizes two items, 1) the MRC Council resolution about the Canadian Nuclear
Quebec residents have some of the highest vaccination rates in the world, yet the province has endured some of the most restrictive preventative health measures in the country. Curfews, vaccination passports, school closures, restrictions on travel, sports, and social gatherings,
An unfortunately weak resolution on the proposed Chalk River nuclear dump was passed at the December meeting of the Pontiac Council of Mayors, and the question is why. The plan being advanced by Canadian Nuclear Laboratories (CNL) is to locate
We have all heard the old adage, “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” It would seem our provincial government has been under the illusion that this could be applied to our health care system. It’s not a very pragmatic
Last week, a teacher was removed from her job at an elementary school in Chelsea because she wears a hijab. The school board felt it had no alternative but to enforce the Legault government’s secularism law. Secularism is supposed to
Just as COVID-19 restrictions seemed to be easing this Fall, we have learned of the emergence of yet another variant of the virus. Before Omicron was identified in South Africa, it had already infected people in Europe. Now cases have
Dear Editor, This heartfelt letter is a huge shout out to the people of the Pontiac for their continued support of the Terry Fox run. 2021 marked the 41st anniversary of the national run. It was the 40th year for
It’s becoming the norm, people admitting they are suffering mental health issues. Athletes, musicians, co-workers, classmates and family members are all affected. Mental illness is real. Numbers are rising dramatically, and people are embracing and supporting each other. From anxiety
In the article in the Nov. 17 edition of THE EQUITY about the injured hiker in Luskville, the first challenge the rescuers faced was locating the victim. There is a solution to this problem. Someone, somewhere invented an app called,
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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