Province sour on weed sweets
July 30, 2019
The provincial government has taken its latest step towards becoming the most restrictive province when it comes to using legal cannabis. While the federal government
The provincial government has taken its latest step towards becoming the most restrictive province when it comes to using legal cannabis. While the federal government
Dear Editor, I have just read your extensive coverage of the recent inaugural Pontiac Quad Club Rally and was extremely gratified to see in both
Last week it was discovered that the Pontiac Community Hospital (PCH) would likely experience an interruption to their obstetrical services at the end of this
Dear Editor, I am writing in response to the article entitled “Mayor seeks transparency at MRC.” [Editor’s note: July 10 pg. 1 & 2] Mayor
Dear Sir, I am writing to you today to express concerns my constituents have raised regarding the special intervention zone (Zone d’Intervention Spéciale – ZIS)
Last week, the Quebec government finally decided to avoid the hypocrisy argument that has plagued its attempts at banning religious symbols by taking down the
Monsieur le Ministre, Je vous écris aujourd’hui pour exprimer les inquiétudes des gens de notre région face à la zone d’intervention spéciale (ZIS) que votre
The Coalition Avenir Quebec (CAQ) is still in the infancy of it’s first time leading the provincial government, and does it ever show. On June
Dear Editor, Thank you to everyone who attended last Thursday night’s meeting in Campbell’s Bay. The room was packed with 350 people and we sent
In the last couple of years, the refrain “Enemy of the People” has become a common one from those who wear their distrust of the
The provincial government has taken its latest step towards becoming the most restrictive province when it comes to using legal cannabis. While the federal government plans to legalize . . .
Dear Editor, I have just read your extensive coverage of the recent inaugural Pontiac Quad Club Rally and was extremely gratified to see in both word and picture that the trail system currently in place for the use of ATV
Last week it was discovered that the Pontiac Community Hospital (PCH) would likely experience an interruption to their obstetrical services at the end of this week, lasting approximately a month. The reason is that there just aren’t enough nurses available
Dear Editor, I am writing in response to the article entitled “Mayor seeks transparency at MRC.” [Editor’s note: July 10 pg. 1 & 2] Mayor Newberry has made some observations and criticisms of the current practice at the MRC. I
Dear Sir, I am writing to you today to express concerns my constituents have raised regarding the special intervention zone (Zone d’Intervention Spéciale – ZIS) that your government wants to put in place in at-risk for floods areas. Like you,
Last week, the Quebec government finally decided to avoid the hypocrisy argument that has plagued its attempts at banning religious symbols by taking down the crucifix that has hung in the legislature since the 1930s. For years the cross was
Monsieur le Ministre, Je vous écris aujourd’hui pour exprimer les inquiétudes des gens de notre région face à la zone d’intervention spéciale (ZIS) que votre gouvernement souhaite mettre en place dans les zones inondables. Tout comme vous, je veux faire
The Coalition Avenir Quebec (CAQ) is still in the infancy of it’s first time leading the provincial government, and does it ever show. On June 17, the province revealed a revised map of the flood plains throughout the province, which
Dear Editor, Thank you to everyone who attended last Thursday night’s meeting in Campbell’s Bay. The room was packed with 350 people and we sent a strong message to Quebec City. André Fortin, our mayors and MRC staff made it
In the last couple of years, the refrain “Enemy of the People” has become a common one from those who wear their distrust of the media like a badge of honour. Even here in the Pontiac, THE EQUITY has been
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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