Students from École secondaire Sieur-de-Coulonge (ESSC) graduated from the province’s first high school firefighting training program with their Firefighting 1 certifications on Monday evening. The
The Municipality of Thorne hosted an information session Sunday morning at the Thorne Community Recreation Association to help residents understand how to request a review
Dear Editor, I recently subscribed to THE EQUITY after a far too long lapse. It’s like going home again. Like so many others, I grew
Dear Editor , I am writing today as the chair of the 370% Taskforce who recently read about the dissolution of the MRC Pontiac waste
Parents’ Voice event brings children and seniors together Dozens of excited children and seniors filled the Dale Thompson room at the CHSLD du Pontiac (CAP)
The Shawville Curling Club hosted its annual Lions Bonspiel on Saturday, with the weather not deterring curlers who competed to win the coveted Lions Club
Smoke could be seen across much of Shawville late afternoon on Dec. 27, as 24 firefighters responded to a call about a workshop on fire
Students from École secondaire Sieur-de-Coulonge (ESSC) graduated from the province’s first high school firefighting training program with their Firefighting 1 certifications on Monday evening. The two-year program, which began at the Mansfield high school in the fall of 2023, is
The Municipality of Thorne hosted an information session Sunday morning at the Thorne Community Recreation Association to help residents understand how to request a review of their most recent property assessment. About 40 people gathered to learn more about the
Dear Editor, I recently subscribed to THE EQUITY after a far too long lapse. It’s like going home again. Like so many others, I grew up in Shawville and have so many fond memories of going to Langford’s after school
Dear Editor , I am writing today as the chair of the 370% Taskforce who recently read about the dissolution of the MRC Pontiac waste management committee, and the lack of inclusiveness and transparency in Warden Toller’s approach. I found
Parents’ Voice event brings children and seniors together Dozens of excited children and seniors filled the Dale Thompson room at the CHSLD du Pontiac (CAP) long-term care home on Saturday to get a hands-on experience with animals courtesy of Meet
The Shawville Curling Club hosted its annual Lions Bonspiel on Saturday, with the weather not deterring curlers who competed to win the coveted Lions Club Governors trophy. The bonspiel is a one-day event where members of Lions Clubs from all
Smoke could be seen across much of Shawville late afternoon on Dec. 27, as 24 firefighters responded to a call about a workshop on fire on Hilton Avenue. Shawville-Clarendon Fire Chief Lee Laframboise said the call was received around 4:30
Come help us celebrate our 166th Cobden Fair! This year’s fair is perfect for all ages! It will be the perfect family event. Join us on Friday, August 22nd, 2025 until Sunday, August 24th, 2025.
Enjoy Cope Amusements midway, livestock shows, food and craft vendors, scavenger hunt, bingo and non-stop entertainment all weekend long! Our infamous Demolition Derby and Beer Tent on Saturday night! Plus, Ry-J’s Rock Climbing Wall, MTK Racetrack Racing, Mini Golf, The Skills Ontario – Trades and Tech Truck and don’t forget to join us for dinner on Friday and Saturday night! And….so much more! And again this year we are offering Pay One Price! Buy your Advance Passes for $16 online or in person.
On Friday and Saturday, tickets at the gate will cost $20. On Sunday tickets at the gate will cost $16.
End your summer with Flair, come to the Cobden Fair!
Come see the Pontiac Community Players perform “Twain’s at Mill Dam Park in Shawville! Weather dependent. If it rains the day of the show, we will cancel on our facebook page. Stay tuned folks!! Free admission for all, bring your own chair. Saturday, August 23rd at 2 p.m.
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.
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