A new normal
January 12, 2021
Dear Editor, I was born and raised to study and ponder history. My dad was a habitual student of socio-political history, as well as editor
Dear Editor, I was born and raised to study and ponder history. My dad was a habitual student of socio-political history, as well as editor
We’re all grounded Even before this public health crisis smashed our daily lives like a wrecking ball nearly a year ago (seems like only yesterday),
Dear Editor, Are you tired of worrying about COVID-19? Me too. Here are a few other items of interest, which may offer your brain some
Well, ready or not, we’re all off on another trip around the sun. I had a lot of ideas kicking around in my head for
Dear Editor, People read these letters I write. I know this because they stop me on the street and tell me so. I like that,
Dear Editor, Christmas is a time of celebration, when family gets together and when good times are enjoyed by all. This year, the pandemic has
Even before seeing the title of this editorial, readers probably had a good idea what the topic was going to be. Last week the region
Dear Editor, I often see demonstrators carrying signs saying, “Save the earth” or something to that effect. The earth doesn’t need saving — it’s human
On Friday MRC Pontiac Warden Jane Toller issued a public statement on a number of pressing issues for local residents. She addressed the current state
The Christmas holidays are an odd paradox. In theory, it’s supposed to be a time to relax and get together with family and friends, perhaps
Dear Editor, I was born and raised to study and ponder history. My dad was a habitual student of socio-political history, as well as editor of a weekly newspaper — the two seem to go together. One is the presentation
We’re all grounded Even before this public health crisis smashed our daily lives like a wrecking ball nearly a year ago (seems like only yesterday), it was obvious to everyone paying attention that our society was rapidly stratifying into the
Dear Editor, Are you tired of worrying about COVID-19? Me too. Here are a few other items of interest, which may offer your brain some temporary relief. Our governments are sponsoring a giant landfill of radioactive waste, near the Ottawa
Well, ready or not, we’re all off on another trip around the sun. I had a lot of ideas kicking around in my head for the first editorial of the year, wanting to start things off on a high note.
Dear Editor, People read these letters I write. I know this because they stop me on the street and tell me so. I like that, so don’t feel shy about saying it. For me, this hobby is a way of
Dear Editor, Christmas is a time of celebration, when family gets together and when good times are enjoyed by all. This year, the pandemic has cast a pall on the traditions of Christmas as contacts are limited and social distancing
Even before seeing the title of this editorial, readers probably had a good idea what the topic was going to be. Last week the region was shaken up by a string of announcements from the provincial authorities. On Monday, it
Dear Editor, I often see demonstrators carrying signs saying, “Save the earth” or something to that effect. The earth doesn’t need saving — it’s human society that is threatened by our own actions and consequences. On the other hand, I
On Friday MRC Pontiac Warden Jane Toller issued a public statement on a number of pressing issues for local residents. She addressed the current state of the obstetrics unit as well as offering support for the province-wide movement to decentralize
The Christmas holidays are an odd paradox. In theory, it’s supposed to be a time to relax and get together with family and friends, perhaps with some good food and conversation thrown in. In reality, the stress of hosting that
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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