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January 7, 2026

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Caleb Nickerson

Quad Club to host outdoor show

CALEB NICKERSON LITCHFIELD March 28, 2018 The Pontiac Quad Club is seeking vendors for its upcoming outdoors show on April 14. “It’s the first time

Bill C-71: sensible, for the most part

On March 20, Federal Public Safety Minister Ralph Goodale tabled Bill C-71, which would alter the law surrounding firearms in this nation. On the whole,

Poetry shared with open hearts

CALEB NICKERSON FORT COULONGE March 28, 2018 The auditorium at École secondaire Sieur de Coulonge was packed on Friday night as students performed in the

We’ve been nominated

Chris Lowrey PONTIAC March 19, 2018 THE EQUITY has received seven nominations from the Quebec Community Newspaper Awards. Editor Chris Lowrey was nominated for best

Toller addresses Chamber

CALEB NICKERSON CLARENDON March 15, 2018 On March 15, the Pontiac Chamber of Commerce met for it’s general meeting at the Little Red Wagon Winery

Pontiac gets a little more Irish

CALEB NICKERSON PONTIAC March 17, 2018 You could have mistaken parts of the Pontiac for the Emerald Isle on Saturday as revelers were out in

Weaving project promotes community vision

CALEB NICKERSON SHAWVILLE March 22, 2018 Students at the Pontiac Continuing Education Centre got a chance to try their hand at a loom last week as part of a community weaving initiative. Entitled “The Community Vision Weave,” students and guests

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Quad Club to host outdoor show

CALEB NICKERSON LITCHFIELD March 28, 2018 The Pontiac Quad Club is seeking vendors for its upcoming outdoors show on April 14. “It’s the first time we’re doing this,” explained club President Patrick Amyotte. He said there are currently several ATV

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Bill C-71: sensible, for the most part

On March 20, Federal Public Safety Minister Ralph Goodale tabled Bill C-71, which would alter the law surrounding firearms in this nation. On the whole, most of these proposed changes are sensible – if a little redundant – though it’s

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Poetry shared with open hearts

CALEB NICKERSON FORT COULONGE March 28, 2018 The auditorium at École secondaire Sieur de Coulonge was packed on Friday night as students performed in the third annual poetry slam event, with this year’s iteration entitled: À Coeurs Ouverts (Open Hearts).

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We’ve been nominated

Chris Lowrey PONTIAC March 19, 2018 THE EQUITY has received seven nominations from the Quebec Community Newspaper Awards. Editor Chris Lowrey was nominated for best photo essay (May 10, 2017), best news photo (May 10, 2017) and best sports story

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New Langford’s Grocery location in Chelsea

CALEB NICKERSON CHELSEA March 26, 2018 Commuters looking for a quick snack on the way home from the city now have a familiar option along Mountain Road. Just over the municipal line in Chelsea, the newest location of Langford’s Grocery

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Toller addresses Chamber

CALEB NICKERSON CLARENDON March 15, 2018 On March 15, the Pontiac Chamber of Commerce met for it’s general meeting at the Little Red Wagon Winery in Clarendon. The night featured wine and hors d’oeuvres, as well as a talk from

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Pontiac gets a little more Irish

CALEB NICKERSON PONTIAC March 17, 2018 You could have mistaken parts of the Pontiac for the Emerald Isle on Saturday as revelers were out in force for one of the region’s most popular celebrations: St. Patrick’s Day. THE EQUITY was

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Skating on the high seas at the Shawville Arena

CALEB NICKERSON SHAWVILLE March 16, 2018 On March 16, the Shawville Figure Skating Club put on it’s annual performance, packing the local arena with friends and family. Club President Ronda Richardson explained that every year the show has a specific

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