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March 26, 2026

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Sophie Kuijper Dickson

THE EQUITY welcomes Chapeau youth reporter

Life-long Chapeau resident Leiya Fischer is joining THE EQUITY’s team as youth reporter for Chapeau and Allumette Island. Fischer was valedictorian in her graduating class

Pier review

Rock wall reinforcement chosen as best option for repairing Norway Bay landmark The Municipality of Bristol has accepted the recommendation from the Bristol Pier Committee

THE EQUITY welcomes Chapeau youth reporter

Life-long Chapeau resident Leiya Fischer is joining THE EQUITY’s team as youth reporter for Chapeau and Allumette Island. Fischer was valedictorian in her graduating class at Dr. Wilbert Keon School this spring. In September she will start her Grade 12

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Bonuses extended to Pontiac imaging technicians

At least three techs still pursuing positions elsewhere The union representing medical imaging technicians in the Outaouais has confirmed three of the technicians currently working in the Pontiac who had recently applied to higher paying positions in Gatineau and Ontario

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Pier review

Rock wall reinforcement chosen as best option for repairing Norway Bay landmark The Municipality of Bristol has accepted the recommendation from the Bristol Pier Committee that the best course of action for preserving the historical pier in Norway Bay is

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