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November 19, 2025

Opinion

Trashy decisions

The MRC Pontiac’s social media page exploded with anger this week when photos were posted showing piles of garbage strewn about a section of the

MRC Pontiac Youth Council

Dear Editor, The MRC Council of Mayors voted unanimously to create an MRC Pontiac Youth Council on Sept. 17, 2018. We want the youth of

Tip of the hat to Toller

A rule of thumb in politics is to never show weakness. It’s why we so often see politicians defending indefensible policies simply because it was

Poppy Campaign

Dear Editor, The time has once again arrived for our Poppy Campaign (Oct. 25) at the Royal Canadian Legion Pontiac Branch 162 Campbell’s Bay. We

Remebering Terry’s legacy

Dear Editor, The Terry Fox organizing committee would like to thank everyone who came out on Sept. 16 for the annual Run/Ride /Walk. Just over

Pool and park

Dear Editor, Provided the economics work I fully support the warden’s pool initiative, but for a different reason. I believe the future for the Ottawa

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

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

Trashy decisions

The MRC Pontiac’s social media page exploded with anger this week when photos were posted showing piles of garbage strewn about a section of the Picanoc Road. The photos show everything from residential garbage to appliances to commercial waste. This

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A fine line between skepticism and cynicism

There tends to be two prevailing opinions when it comes to the future of the Pontiac, one that’s jaded and one that’s rose-coloured. The jaded folks look at the industries that have left the region and throw up their hands,

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MRC Pontiac Youth Council

Dear Editor, The MRC Council of Mayors voted unanimously to create an MRC Pontiac Youth Council on Sept. 17, 2018. We want the youth of the Pontiac to know that their voice is important. We want our youth to see

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Tip of the hat to Toller

A rule of thumb in politics is to never show weakness. It’s why we so often see politicians defending indefensible policies simply because it was advanced by the higher-ups on their side. Their told to toe the party line lest

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Poppy Campaign

Dear Editor, The time has once again arrived for our Poppy Campaign (Oct. 25) at the Royal Canadian Legion Pontiac Branch 162 Campbell’s Bay. We deeply appreciate the generosity we have been shown in the past and thank all who

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Remebering Terry’s legacy

Dear Editor, The Terry Fox organizing committee would like to thank everyone who came out on Sept. 16 for the annual Run/Ride /Walk. Just over 100 people participated, which was down from last year, but the amount raised for cancer

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Pool and park

Dear Editor, Provided the economics work I fully support the warden’s pool initiative, but for a different reason. I believe the future for the Ottawa Valley on both sides of the river is tourism and residential development. They go hand

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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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