The heavy lifting continues
June 4, 2019
While the water levels of the Ottawa River are creeping back to normal, those by the shore are not out of the woods yet. Many
While the water levels of the Ottawa River are creeping back to normal, those by the shore are not out of the woods yet. Many
At this month’s MRC meeting on May 15, the subject of public cannabis consumption was broached, with an eye to the warmer weather and the
The MRC Pontiac council of mayors recently passed a motion asking for an independent inquiry into Ottawa River dam management and its impact on the
The local powers that be have decided that it’s in our county’s best interest to investigate whether the PPJ trail, which is currently designated as
Dear Editor, The Government of Canada is proposing that the project list for Bill C-69, the Impact Assessment Act, exempt many nuclear reactors from any
Dear Editor, How long is the government of the land going to try and trick us into believing they are doing something about pollution and
Acknowledgments Dear Editor, With the recent flooding in different parts of the Pontiac, I want to thank all the people who are volunteering their time
Though there weren’t too many events left on the calendar, there is no way that you could characterize these past seven days as a slow
Dear Editor, From my window, I have a clear view of the PPJ Trail. Over the winter, it was a noisy neighbour as snowmobiles make
Dear Editor, I am writing in response to the editorial of April 23, 2019. It is important to clarify the position of the MRC Pontiac
While the water levels of the Ottawa River are creeping back to normal, those by the shore are not out of the woods yet. Many folks who have been hit by flooding are still waiting on insurance companies to process
At this month’s MRC meeting on May 15, the subject of public cannabis consumption was broached, with an eye to the warmer weather and the various outdoor “activities” it might bring. Officials have consulted with local police since legalization took
The MRC Pontiac council of mayors recently passed a motion asking for an independent inquiry into Ottawa River dam management and its impact on the flooding in the region. The MRC council is responding to the requests of residents who
The local powers that be have decided that it’s in our county’s best interest to investigate whether the PPJ trail, which is currently designated as a cycling path, can accommodate ATVs in the summer months. A committee of five mayors
Dear Editor, The Government of Canada is proposing that the project list for Bill C-69, the Impact Assessment Act, exempt many nuclear reactors from any environmental assessment. Civil society groups are condemning the exemption from environmental assessment under Bill C-69
Dear Editor, How long is the government of the land going to try and trick us into believing they are doing something about pollution and climate change? The government’s solution to pollution is the same as it always has been;
Acknowledgments Dear Editor, With the recent flooding in different parts of the Pontiac, I want to thank all the people who are volunteering their time to help those affected. I also want to thank members of the Canadian Armed Forces
Though there weren’t too many events left on the calendar, there is no way that you could characterize these past seven days as a slow news week. It makes choosing the topic for an editorial much more difficult. Should the
Dear Editor, From my window, I have a clear view of the PPJ Trail. Over the winter, it was a noisy neighbour as snowmobiles make a lot of sound for the amount of cargo they move. As soon as the
Dear Editor, I am writing in response to the editorial of April 23, 2019. It is important to clarify the position of the MRC Pontiac Council of Mayors. At our recent Plenary meeting, we heard a presentation by representatives of
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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