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The countdown is on. Not only for Halloween or Christmas, but for the next federal election, now just under a year away. That’s not a

New date to be announced

Dear Editor, In support of the Pontiac Bakery’s win and celebration party we have decided to postpone the Dinner and the Arts fundraiser for the

Reaching our pot-ential

On Oct. 17, Canada will become a pioneer among developed nations and venture into uncharted territory. With the legalization of recreational cannabis, Canada will open

Money stays here

An open letter to all residents of the Pontiac, As a sitting board member and President of the Pontiac Community Hospital Foundation it has once

Let me see

Dear Editor, Let me see if I have this straight … a refugee who comes to Canada, moves into Quebec, and integrates into Canadian society

What will CAQ policies look like?

With the recent landslide win by the Coalition Avenir Quebec (CAQ) in the provincial election, it’s time for the party to clarify some of it’s

Une rumeur

Une lettre ouverte à tous les résidents du Pontiac, En tant que membre du conseil d’administration et président de la Fondation de l’Hôpital communautaire du

Pool project politicking

If there has been one municipal issue at the forefront of people’s minds in recent weeks, it’s the new Pontiac pool project. It’s been nearly

Important facts

Dear Editor, This is my response to Mr. Landry’s letter published in THE EQUITY on Sept. 12. I am writing to confirm some important facts

Think before you tweet

The countdown is on. Not only for Halloween or Christmas, but for the next federal election, now just under a year away. That’s not a subject that most want to give much thought, as campaign signs from the most recent

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Our vote counts for nothing in the Pontiac

Dear Editor, I have attached an interesting chart which shows us that voters of the Pontiac MRC voted for absolutely nothing. My chart shows this via two scenarios. It shows that in the last election we produced 20.7 per cent

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New date to be announced

Dear Editor, In support of the Pontiac Bakery’s win and celebration party we have decided to postpone the Dinner and the Arts fundraiser for the Villa James Shaw Retirement Residence scheduled on Oct. 20. The new date will be announced

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Reaching our pot-ential

On Oct. 17, Canada will become a pioneer among developed nations and venture into uncharted territory. With the legalization of recreational cannabis, Canada will open up an industry that Statistics Canada estimates to be worth $5.7 billion annually. This could

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Money stays here

An open letter to all residents of the Pontiac, As a sitting board member and President of the Pontiac Community Hospital Foundation it has once again come to my attention that the rumour questioning whether or not all monies donated

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Let me see

Dear Editor, Let me see if I have this straight … a refugee who comes to Canada, moves into Quebec, and integrates into Canadian society and after three years cannot speak French, but has learned only English, they face expulsion

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What will CAQ policies look like?

With the recent landslide win by the Coalition Avenir Quebec (CAQ) in the provincial election, it’s time for the party to clarify some of it’s promises from the campaign. The Caquists made several wide-ranging promises to voters that targeted everything

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Une rumeur

Une lettre ouverte à tous les résidents du Pontiac, En tant que membre du conseil d’administration et président de la Fondation de l’Hôpital communautaire du Pontiac, j’ai à nouveau remarqué qu’une rumeur se demande si toutes les sommes versées à

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Pool project politicking

If there has been one municipal issue at the forefront of people’s minds in recent weeks, it’s the new Pontiac pool project. It’s been nearly impossible to miss, with a petition declaring its necessity distributed all across the region. Warden

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Important facts

Dear Editor, This is my response to Mr. Landry’s letter published in THE EQUITY on Sept. 12. I am writing to confirm some important facts regarding our new proposed Piscine Pontiac Pool and to address Landry’s concerns. The MRC Council

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LOCAL EVENTS
166th Cobden Fair

166th Cobden Fair

August 22, 2025 - August 24, 2025
9:30 am - 3:00 pm

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!

artPontiac's Celebration of Youth & Grand Re-Opening

artPontiac's Celebration of Youth & Grand Re-Opening

August 23, 2025
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
All are welcome! Come and celebrate our youth with us at our grand reopening!

Yes, you heard us right: grand reopening! August 23, 2025 from 1-4p.m.

Fun activities await: silent auction, youth-focused art workshops, live entertainment, food, and much more.

Don’t miss the chance to meet us and join the celebration!
Play in the Park! "Twain's Tales" at Mill Dam Park

Play in the Park! "Twain's Tales" at Mill Dam Park

August 23, 2025
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

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.

Expo Shawville Fair 2025

Expo Shawville Fair 2025

August 28, 2025 - September 1, 2025
All Day

The Valley’s Most Family Friendly Fair!

www.shawvillefair.ca

Quyon Community Day

Quyon Community Day

September 6, 2025
All Day

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

Salon du livre de Fort-Coulonge

September 6, 2025
10:00 am - 4:00 pm

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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