Missing the mark
May 5, 2020
On Friday, the Prime Minister and his colleagues announced that they were cracking down on gun violence in the country by enacting a ban on
On Friday, the Prime Minister and his colleagues announced that they were cracking down on gun violence in the country by enacting a ban on
Dear Editor, The “Coronavirus” is insensitive and uncaring and not welcome, not you or your family. Common sense must prevail. The Health Authorities are in
Dear Editor, This letter to the Editor stems from your article that appeared on 22 April, 2020 with respect to the above-mentioned article. I typically
Dear Editor, I am writing in response to Pamela Sheehan’s letter to the editor on April 22, 2020. In hers letter she expresses that the
It seems like stress fractures are starting to appear in our society’s fortifications against this global pandemic. It’s been more than a month since the
Dear Editor, In the new future, here is an agricultural industry which might work well for the Pontiac: hemp. Not the smokable THC-laden pot –
Dear Editor, Across Québec, over 800 have now died of Covid-19. Parents, grandparents. People who loved and were loved. People who built this province. An
Dear Editor, People who are in recovery from substance use are facing serious relapse issues during the COVID-19 shelter in place orders. Current drug users
Dear Editor, This letter to the Editor stems from your article that appeared on 15 April, 2020. The article was well written and researched, that
Dear Editor, While as a family we understand the restrictions on “cottagers” accessing their properties, the publicity around this to this group has been insensitive
On Friday, the Prime Minister and his colleagues announced that they were cracking down on gun violence in the country by enacting a ban on a handful of semi-automatic rifles and their numerous variants. This announcement comes on the heels
Dear Editor, The “Coronavirus” is insensitive and uncaring and not welcome, not you or your family. Common sense must prevail. The Health Authorities are in charge. The politicians are following their advice. We are all in this pandemic together. We
Dear Editor, This letter to the Editor stems from your article that appeared on 22 April, 2020 with respect to the above-mentioned article. I typically enjoy the balanced neutral nature of your articles. Unfortunately, this article was not that. The
Dear Editor, I am writing in response to Pamela Sheehan’s letter to the editor on April 22, 2020. In hers letter she expresses that the Pontiac political leadership, namely the warden Jane Toller, could have done more to be more
It seems like stress fractures are starting to appear in our society’s fortifications against this global pandemic. It’s been more than a month since the country shut down and everyone’s lives changed. Even the recluses and hermits among us, who
Dear Editor, In the new future, here is an agricultural industry which might work well for the Pontiac: hemp. Not the smokable THC-laden pot – that market was covered years ago – this is the rest of the plant, which
Dear Editor, Across Québec, over 800 have now died of Covid-19. Parents, grandparents. People who loved and were loved. People who built this province. An orderly. A doctor. Some will say we’ve been spared in the Pontiac so far. But
Dear Editor, People who are in recovery from substance use are facing serious relapse issues during the COVID-19 shelter in place orders. Current drug users are at an increased risk of severe illness because of the virus. Drug-related overdose deaths
Dear Editor, This letter to the Editor stems from your article that appeared on 15 April, 2020. The article was well written and researched, that came across very clearly. It was also balanced in its description of the issue. However,
Dear Editor, While as a family we understand the restrictions on “cottagers” accessing their properties, the publicity around this to this group has been insensitive and uncaring from certain members of the community and especially spokesperson Warden Jane Toller. Our
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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