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January 7, 2026

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It’s time for the fair

Caleb Nickerson SHAWVILLE Aug. 30, 2017 Last week The Equity had a chat with Shawville Fair board member Mavis Hanna to discuss several changes and

Hot and bothered in Bristol

Caleb Nickerson BRISTOL Aug. 23, 2017 The stage was set at Coronation Hall in Bristol on Wednesday night for the premiere of Hotbed Hotel, a

Senators in Shawville

Caleb Nickerson SHAWVILLE Aug. 23, 2017 On Aug. 23, hockey fans young and old from around the Pontiac converged on the Canadian Tire in Shawville

Getting crafty by Caleb Nickerson

When you think of the Shawville Fair, the first thing to come to mind is usually the agriculture competitions or the midway. But tucked away

Home team takes the championship

Caleb Nickerson, THE EQUITY On Thursday night the Shawville Minor Fastball League Championship game for the 13-17 age group was held at the Shawville R.A.

Cooking up a storm by CALEB NICKERSON

Throughout my life I’ve had a fairly diverse range of jobs. I’ve worked in a wood shop making high-end croquet mallets and accessories, at flea

Calumet under construction

Caleb Nickerson CALUMET ISLAND Aug. 23, 2017 A section of Chemin des Outaouais on Calumet Island is getting a much needed renovation. The stretch being

It’s time for the fair

Caleb Nickerson SHAWVILLE Aug. 30, 2017 Last week The Equity had a chat with Shawville Fair board member Mavis Hanna to discuss several changes and new additions for the fair’s 161st iteration and announce the winners of the gate decorating

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Hot and bothered in Bristol

Caleb Nickerson BRISTOL Aug. 23, 2017 The stage was set at Coronation Hall in Bristol on Wednesday night for the premiere of Hotbed Hotel, a slapstick romp written by Michael Parker and performed by the Pontiac Community Players (PCP). Over

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Senators in Shawville

Caleb Nickerson SHAWVILLE Aug. 23, 2017 On Aug. 23, hockey fans young and old from around the Pontiac converged on the Canadian Tire in Shawville for a chance to meet some of their heroes. The Ottawa Senators Hometown Tour rolled

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April Wine returns by Caleb Nickerson

As has been tradition for the past several years, the Friday night of the Shawville Fair is reserved for a classic rock act and this year fans are in for a treat. Canadian Music Industry Hall of Famers April Wine

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Getting crafty by Caleb Nickerson

When you think of the Shawville Fair, the first thing to come to mind is usually the agriculture competitions or the midway. But tucked away in the Ag Hall is a competition just as fierce as the animal showing going

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Home team takes the championship

Caleb Nickerson, THE EQUITY On Thursday night the Shawville Minor Fastball League Championship game for the 13-17 age group was held at the Shawville R.A. field with Quyon facing off against Shawville 2. The home team prevailed and took the

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Cooking up a storm by CALEB NICKERSON

Throughout my life I’ve had a fairly diverse range of jobs. I’ve worked in a wood shop making high-end croquet mallets and accessories, at flea markets selling second-hand stuff and in a kitchen at a high-traffic brunch joint. (I like

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Calumet under construction

Caleb Nickerson CALUMET ISLAND Aug. 23, 2017 A section of Chemin des Outaouais on Calumet Island is getting a much needed renovation. The stretch being resurfaced is about 600 metres and extends north from the intersection in town. Work began

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