The new Caisse Desjardins in Mansfield and Pontefract officially welcomed clients into its new building on Wednesday with an open house featuring food, drink and
Picard’s U-Pick closes after 26 years Michael Picard loves farming because he gets to witness life blossoming right in front of his eyes. “It’s really
English-language school boards in the province are celebrating a temporary victory after the provincial appeals court ruled it will continue to allow communication in English
Brauwerk Hoffman owner Todd Hoffman has announced he will run as the People’s Party of Canada (PPC) candidate for the Pontiac riding in next year’s
St. John’s Elementary School in Campbell’s Bay opened its door Thursday night for an evening of community fun. The event, put on by the Home
Farmers and agriculture workers from across the Pontiac and beyond gathered on Thursday night for a social held in support of farmers’ mental health. There
Residents of Alleyn and Cawood are circulating a petition to protest what they call “unfair” property assessments conducted across the municipality. This spring, residents received
Julie Brousseau spent her childhood summers on the shores of the Ottawa River, learning how to swim. Her family had a cottage in Norway Bay,
The new Caisse Desjardins in Mansfield and Pontefract officially welcomed clients into its new building on Wednesday with an open house featuring food, drink and tours of the facility. The new building, at 243 Rue Hérault in Mansfield, has been
Picard’s U-Pick closes after 26 years Michael Picard loves farming because he gets to witness life blossoming right in front of his eyes. “It’s really something to watch stuff grow,” he told THE EQUITY over the phone last week, only
English-language school boards in the province are celebrating a temporary victory after the provincial appeals court ruled it will continue to allow communication in English inside of school boards and with other English-speaking bodies. Earlier this month, a provincial appeals
Brauwerk Hoffman owner Todd Hoffman has announced he will run as the People’s Party of Canada (PPC) candidate for the Pontiac riding in next year’s federal election. The announcement came at an event hosted at his Campbell’s Bay brewery on
St. John’s Elementary School in Campbell’s Bay opened its door Thursday night for an evening of community fun. The event, put on by the Home and School Association, featured a BBQ, face painting, a clown, and bouncy castles. Students, their
Farmers and agriculture workers from across the Pontiac and beyond gathered on Thursday night for a social held in support of farmers’ mental health. There was live country music, snacks, and good conversation. The owners of the host farm, Pure
Residents of Alleyn and Cawood are circulating a petition to protest what they call “unfair” property assessments conducted across the municipality. This spring, residents received their letter of property assessment in the mail, only to find the value of their
Julie Brousseau spent her childhood summers on the shores of the Ottawa River, learning how to swim. Her family had a cottage in Norway Bay, a community with a deep connection to the water. She couldn’t get enough of it
The Bromley Historical Society welcomes Dónall Ó Dubhghaill to speak on “Gaelic Roots: The Irish Language in the Ottawa Valley” on Sunday, July 13, 2pm, at the Old Town Hall, 498 Micksburg Road, Osceola. Renowned for its strong Irish heritage, many of the early Irish settlers of the Ottawa Valley spoke Irish. A Celtic Studies scholar and educator, Mr. Ó Dubhghaill will delve into the rich history of the Irish (Gaelic) language, tracing its ancient roots in Ireland, its journey across the Atlantic, and its vibrant life within the Ottawa Valley. This free presentation is open to the public. Refreshments will be served following the presentation.
The Bromley Historical Society welcomes Dónall Ó Dubhghaill to speak on “Gaelic Roots: The Irish Language in the Ottawa Valley” on Sunday, July 13, 2pm, at the Old Town Hall, 498 Micksburg Road, Osceola. Renowned for its strong Irish heritage, many of the early Irish settlers of the Ottawa Valley spoke Irish. A Celtic Studies scholar and educator, Mr. Ó Dubhghaill will delve into the rich history of the Irish (Gaelic) language, tracing its ancient roots in Ireland, its journey across the Atlantic, and its vibrant life within the Ottawa Valley. This free presentation is open to the public. Refreshments will be served following the presentation.
PPHS REUNION: August 2, 2025
REGISTRATION IS ON AND ACTIVE!
$60 per person (cocktails, dinner)
Come connect with your classmates. Space limited, so registration & payment a must.
E-transfer: pphsreunioncommittee@gmail.com
Cheque: Kathy Wickens (call 613-600-1455)
331 Somerville Drive, Perth, ON K7H 3C6
The Equity is a division of Calumet Media, along with the Pontiac Printshop and Cygraphics.
This project was made possible with the support of the Government of Canada through the Canada Periodical Fund.
Unfortunately, Meta (Facebook’s parent company) has blocked the sharing of news content in Canada. Normally, you would not be able to share links from The Equity, but if you copy the link below, Facebook won’t block you!
