Letters to the Editor
December 7, 2022
A tribute to Sandra Murray Dear Editor, On behalf of the MRC Pontiac and the Council of Mayors I would like to reflect on the
A tribute to Sandra Murray Dear Editor, On behalf of the MRC Pontiac and the Council of Mayors I would like to reflect on the
Urban planning is in the news, both in the Pontiac and around Canada. While the subject may seem boring and inconsequential, it really is one
We’ll have to take care of this one ourselves Dear Editor, I’m talking about waste management. We’ve gotten to the point where nearly everything we
Now that we are in the thick of the holidays, it is important to remember the true spirit of the season. While buying the latest
The recent announcement that former US President Donald Trump will be seeking re-election will put the media, their audiences, politicians and civil society to a
Fed up in the Pontiac Dear Editor, Why shouldn’t the public question the transparency of our local government? From personal experience, we’ve found public participation
With the passing of Remembrance Day, it’s important to centre on and bolster a common sentiment of the ceremonies that took place in the Pontiac
The Ontario government’s recent use of the notwithstanding clause to undercut the rights of citizens – in this case, the right of education assistants, school
What do higher costs for things like food and cell service, the lack of trust in the “media” or even the lowering quality of entertainment
The passing of Maurice Beauregard is a difficult loss for Campbell’s Bay and the whole Pontiac. First as a firefighter, then a town councillor and
A tribute to Sandra Murray Dear Editor, On behalf of the MRC Pontiac and the Council of Mayors I would like to reflect on the great contribution that the former mayor of Shawville made at the MRC. Sandra Murray will
Urban planning is in the news, both in the Pontiac and around Canada. While the subject may seem boring and inconsequential, it really is one of the most important and impactful responsibilities of local governments. Zoning directly shapes the landscapes
We’ll have to take care of this one ourselves Dear Editor, I’m talking about waste management. We’ve gotten to the point where nearly everything we buy and use comes to us wrapped in plastic. I had a project for which
Now that we are in the thick of the holidays, it is important to remember the true spirit of the season. While buying the latest toys, watching cartoons, decorating and attending parades are all fun traditions, it is important to
The recent announcement that former US President Donald Trump will be seeking re-election will put the media, their audiences, politicians and civil society to a test. The test is whether or not anyone has learned one of the most important
Fed up in the Pontiac Dear Editor, Why shouldn’t the public question the transparency of our local government? From personal experience, we’ve found public participation to be hindered by the very same government employees who should foster democratic participation. We’ve
With the passing of Remembrance Day, it’s important to centre on and bolster a common sentiment of the ceremonies that took place in the Pontiac and across the country; that War is a tragedy that we should do all that
The Ontario government’s recent use of the notwithstanding clause to undercut the rights of citizens – in this case, the right of education assistants, school custodians and librarians to strike – is a strategy all too familiar to religious and
What do higher costs for things like food and cell service, the lack of trust in the “media” or even the lowering quality of entertainment have in common? The answer is that the industries that provide these goods and services
The passing of Maurice Beauregard is a difficult loss for Campbell’s Bay and the whole Pontiac. First as a firefighter, then a town councillor and finally as mayor of Campbell’s Bay, Beauregard has long been committed to public service. Widely
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