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February 16, 2021
When some of my older friends (that are over 70) chat at the coffee shop and think back about the big changes that we have
When some of my older friends (that are over 70) chat at the coffee shop and think back about the big changes that we have
Brain health is commonly called mental health but for generations, the word mental health had a stigma attached to it that many people associated with
Last Thursday, Jan. 29, after supper Jeannie noticed that I had a fever and was not too “bright” (even worse than normal.) When I tried
“When the going gets tough … the tough get going.” While WWII was devastating the world, 1939-1945, everything got pretty tough for all the people
The big question is, how long is long? Last week, the city of Ottawa announced its willingness to release several hundred acres of prime farmland
“I’ve made choices.” This old song by George Jones has taken on a greater meaning this year. Some good like your partner in life. Some
During everyday chit-chat, we seldom associate politics with food. When an election or just hot political topics arise, we are assured that jobs, health care,
Without a doubt 2020 has been the most trying year in the life of everyone living today. This is also the time of year when
The U.S. election results — a hoax? COVID-19 — a hoax? Climate change — a hoax? Are these the same group of people? Now that
When I was a kid in the 1950s, it was common for my dad to stop and give the horse a rest beside the line
When some of my older friends (that are over 70) chat at the coffee shop and think back about the big changes that we have had the pleasure to witness in our lifetime, there are some very big changes. We
Brain health is commonly called mental health but for generations, the word mental health had a stigma attached to it that many people associated with “he’s a bit crazy.” For years talking about mental health was almost taboo in many
Last Thursday, Jan. 29, after supper Jeannie noticed that I had a fever and was not too “bright” (even worse than normal.) When I tried to stand up, I realized that my balance had deteriorated quite quickly too. My son
“When the going gets tough … the tough get going.” While WWII was devastating the world, 1939-1945, everything got pretty tough for all the people in our world. While factories that produced for both domestic use and exports were being
The big question is, how long is long? Last week, the city of Ottawa announced its willingness to release several hundred acres of prime farmland from the green belt for development and housing. The green belt is a large belt
“I’ve made choices.” This old song by George Jones has taken on a greater meaning this year. Some good like your partner in life. Some not so good, and we have all made a few of those. Our diet, only
During everyday chit-chat, we seldom associate politics with food. When an election or just hot political topics arise, we are assured that jobs, health care, education, national defence and the state of the economy will be at the top of
Without a doubt 2020 has been the most trying year in the life of everyone living today. This is also the time of year when people reflect back on the year that is almost gone and take stock of how
The U.S. election results — a hoax? COVID-19 — a hoax? Climate change — a hoax? Are these the same group of people? Now that I have your attention, let’s look a little closer. The U.S. election involved recount after
When I was a kid in the 1950s, it was common for my dad to stop and give the horse a rest beside the line fence and our neighbour would do the same. This was not only appreciated by the
We’re thrilled to invite you to join our team as we celebrate SADC Pontiac’s 40 years of local economic development with you in your community. This special presence is part of our exciting year-long tour across all 19 municipalities in our territory.
Come and discover the variety of services we offer, chat about business strategies and opportunities, and connect with our fantastic team. Whether you’re a local business owner, an aspiring entrepreneur, or just curious about what we do, this day is open to all!
Let’s celebrate together and look forward to many more years of growth and community success. Feel free to bring your friends and family, we look forward to seeing you there!
Nous sommes ravis de vous inviter à vous joindre à notre équipe pour célébrer les 40 ans de développement économique local de la SADC Pontiac, directement dans votre communauté. Cet présence spéciale fait partie de notre tournée à travers toutes les 19 municipalités de notre territoire.
Venez découvrir les services que nous offrons, discuter des stratégies et opportunités d’affaires, et rencontrer notre équipe fantastique. Que vous soyez un propriétaire d’entreprise local, un entrepreneur en herbe, ou simplement curieux de savoir ce que nous faisons, cet événement est ouvert à tous !
Célébrons ensemble et envisageons de nombreuses autres années de croissance et de succès communautaire. N’hésitez pas à venir accompagné(e) de vos amis et de votre famille — au plaisir de vous y voir!
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.
We’re thrilled to invite you to join our team as we celebrate SADC Pontiac’s 40 years of local economic development with you in your community. This special presence is part of our exciting year-long tour across all 19 municipalities in our territory.
Come and discover the variety of services we offer, chat about business strategies and opportunities, and connect with our fantastic team. Whether you’re a local business owner, an aspiring entrepreneur, or just curious about what we do, this day is open to all!
Let’s celebrate together and look forward to many more years of growth and community success. Feel free to bring your friends and family, we look forward to seeing you there!
Nous sommes ravis de vous inviter à vous joindre à notre équipe pour célébrer les 40 ans de développement économique local de la SADC Pontiac, directement dans votre communauté. Cet présence spéciale fait partie de notre tournée à travers toutes les 19 municipalités de notre territoire.
Venez découvrir les services que nous offrons, discuter des stratégies et opportunités d’affaires, et rencontrer notre équipe fantastique. Que vous soyez un propriétaire d’entreprise local, un entrepreneur en herbe, ou simplement curieux de savoir ce que nous faisons, cet événement est ouvert à tous !
Célébrons ensemble et envisageons de nombreuses autres années de croissance et de succès communautaire. N’hésitez pas à venir accompagné(e) de vos amis et de votre famille — au plaisir de vous y voir!
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/waltham-tournee-communautaire-community-day-tickets-1409289134739
Join us as we come together to mark the 45th Anniversary of Terry Fox’s Marathon of Hope — a powerful legacy that continues to inspire Canadians from coast to coast.
Whether you walk, run, cycle, roll, or push a stroller — everyone is welcome!
TO REGISTER OR DONATE: https://run.terryfox.ca/93169
Joignez-vous à nous pour souligner le 45e anniversaire du Marathon de l’Espoir de Terry Fox.
Que vous marchiez, couriez, rouliez à vélo ou en fauteuil, ou poussiez une poussette — tout le monde est bienvenu !
Ladies Night: Sippin’ & Salsas!
Enjoy an evening filled with:
Grab your friends and book your table now- spots are limited!
Table of 8-$400
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