One heck of a question period
August 6, 2025
It’s been a privilege to sit in on the public information meetings hosted by the directors of Quyon’s Maison de la Famille to update the
Opinion
What are we waiting for
July 31, 2025
Dear Editor, Six months ago, my wife gave birth to our first child — a healthy baby boy. Our biggest challenge so far has been
Noxious weed
July 31, 2025
Dear Editor, It’s high time to renew the battle against the invasive noxious weed known as the Manitoba maple. If you have them growing near
When the next storm comes knocking
July 29, 2025
At June’s meeting of MRC Pontiac mayors, a member of the public asked a question about what local plans are in place for responding to
Snip snap
July 22, 2025
Quebec school boards have undergone some serious whiplash over the past year. The roller coaster began in December, when the province’s education ministry demanded school
A window for dreaming
July 15, 2025
Municipal election season is not under way yet, at least not officially. But the buzz around who will run, and who will not, is certainly
The end of an era – The dawn of a new chapter
July 15, 2025
Dear Editor, The Rotary Club of Shawville extends heartfelt gratitude to the Pontiac Agricultural Society (PAS) for entrusting us with the management of the Shawville
Who is in the penalty box?
July 15, 2025
Dear Editor, Chris Judd’s July 9 column makes me want to better understand Canada’s supply management system (SMS). I have no skin in this game,
False advertising
July 8, 2025
Dear Editor, There’s a lot of talk these days about so-called artificial intelligence creating false impressions. I don’t watch television, but I probably see many
Hunker down
July 8, 2025
That’s the distressing message we got from longtime environmental activist David Suzuki last week. For decades, Suzuki has been a voice of at once urgency
One heck of a question period
August 6, 2025
It’s been a privilege to sit in on the public information meetings hosted by the directors of Quyon’s Maison de la Famille to update the community on their efforts to keep this critical social service organization alive. These four women
What are we waiting for
July 31, 2025
Dear Editor, Six months ago, my wife gave birth to our first child — a healthy baby boy. Our biggest challenge so far has been mild eczema on his forehead. When it flares up, we wrap his head in gauze
Noxious weed
July 31, 2025
Dear Editor, It’s high time to renew the battle against the invasive noxious weed known as the Manitoba maple. If you have them growing near your foundation, they are eating the stone work, and destroying your house from the bottom
When the next storm comes knocking
July 29, 2025
At June’s meeting of MRC Pontiac mayors, a member of the public asked a question about what local plans are in place for responding to emergency situations, specifically extreme weather events. “The climate crisis basically says that we may be
Snip snap
July 22, 2025
Quebec school boards have undergone some serious whiplash over the past year. The roller coaster began in December, when the province’s education ministry demanded school boards and service centres collectively find $200 million to give back to the CAQ government.
A window for dreaming
July 15, 2025
Municipal election season is not under way yet, at least not officially. But the buzz around who will run, and who will not, is certainly getting louder. Over the summer, several residents have indicated their intention to make a go
The end of an era – The dawn of a new chapter
July 15, 2025
Dear Editor, The Rotary Club of Shawville extends heartfelt gratitude to the Pontiac Agricultural Society (PAS) for entrusting us with the management of the Shawville Fair entrance gates since 1976 – an incredible 48-year partnership. It has been an honour
Who is in the penalty box?
July 15, 2025
Dear Editor, Chris Judd’s July 9 column makes me want to better understand Canada’s supply management system (SMS). I have no skin in this game, but am a city dweller – and cottage owner at Green Lake – so my
False advertising
July 8, 2025
Dear Editor, There’s a lot of talk these days about so-called artificial intelligence creating false impressions. I don’t watch television, but I probably see many of the same ads on YouTube. The ads I see that are AI-generated are obviously
Hunker down
July 8, 2025
That’s the distressing message we got from longtime environmental activist David Suzuki last week. For decades, Suzuki has been a voice of at once urgency and optimism in the fight against climate change, pushing individuals and governments to do more,
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