With the 161st iteration of the Shawville Fair fast approaching, volunteers and members of the Fair Board are gearing up to prepare for the hordes of people that will inundate our little town. THE EQUITY caught up with President Sara

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

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

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

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

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

Caleb Nickerson CAMPBELL’S BAY Aug. 18, 2017 The fire hall in Campbell’s Bay was jumping on Friday afternoon as the Campbell’s Bay-Litchfield Fire Department held its annual open house. The department’s trucks were all lined up out front for the

Caleb Nickerson BRISTOL Aug. 13, 2017 The celebrations for Canada’s 150th were well underway in Bristol over the weekend with a dinner and fireworks on Saturday night followed by a parade on Sunday afternoon. The parade started off by the

Caleb Nickerson QUYON Aug. 12, 2017 Around 30 people gathered at the Domaine de Pontiac Village winery outside Quyon on Saturday night for an evening of wine and classic jazz. “Let’s Jazz” is a cabaret style show based out of

Caleb Nickerson NORWAY BAY Aug. 12, 2017 Close to 300 people gathered at McLellan Park in Norway Bay on Saturday night for a community dinner hosted by the Bristol 150 Committee.