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June 25, 2026

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Decisions

Most decisions are benign. What clothes should I put on today? Some though, will have long term consequences. Extra work and money. And who knows,

Clarendon’s pioneers

Dear Editor, On Sat., Aug, 8, Nancy Conroy will be leading a tour of the early pioneers in Clarendon at Shawville Village Cemetery on Main

So, separation again, eh?

Dear Editor, Twice within my residency in Quebec (53 years and counting), we’ve endured the confidence-shaking test of a referendum on separation from Canada. Right

PHS, DWKS celebrate 2026 grads 

Staff, students and families at Pontiac High School and Dr. Wilbert Keon School celebrated the end of their high school careers on the weekend with

Getting out of the way

Years ago I remember our neighbour’s barn caught on fire. I had two little children at the time. I stood outside with one at my

Restrictions

I’m not driving my car right now because of eye surgery. The doctor has to give me the okay. I don’t like all the restrictions,

My Jell-O egg salad adventure

Dear Editor, I would like to start off by saying how much I enjoy THE EQUITY and have for many years. Over that time I’ve

Planned obsolescence

Dear Editor, Years ago, Ralph Nader led a movement to expose the practice of “planned obsolescence”. That means, a product is built so that it

Online articles now available en Français

THE EQUITY has launched a new feature on its website this week, designed to make our reporting more accessible to people who speak French. Owner/publisher Jon Stewart has developed an AI tool that can make articles we publish available in

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Decisions

Most decisions are benign. What clothes should I put on today? Some though, will have long term consequences. Extra work and money. And who knows, maybe even unexpected trouble? Then again, maybe a lot of happiness. How can a person

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Clarendon’s pioneers

Dear Editor, On Sat., Aug, 8, Nancy Conroy will be leading a tour of the early pioneers in Clarendon at Shawville Village Cemetery on Main St.. Many people in Shawville have ancestors that are buried in that cemetery. At the

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So, separation again, eh?

Dear Editor, Twice within my residency in Quebec (53 years and counting), we’ve endured the confidence-shaking test of a referendum on separation from Canada. Right now, it’s the oil-drenched cowboys of Alberta who are seeking a better deal by threatening

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PHS, DWKS celebrate 2026 grads 

Staff, students and families at Pontiac High School and Dr. Wilbert Keon School celebrated the end of their high school careers on the weekend with respective end-of-year celebrations. Pontiac High School staff, students and parents descended upon Pine Lodge on

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Getting out of the way

Years ago I remember our neighbour’s barn caught on fire. I had two little children at the time. I stood outside with one at my side and the toddler in my arms, completely helpless to do anything but pray. God

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Restrictions

I’m not driving my car right now because of eye surgery. The doctor has to give me the okay. I don’t like all the restrictions, but I was told they will keep me from doing damage to my eye. They

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My Jell-O egg salad adventure

Dear Editor, I would like to start off by saying how much I enjoy THE EQUITY and have for many years. Over that time I’ve seen photos of people with their Equity in hand while they are on an adventure

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Planned obsolescence

Dear Editor, Years ago, Ralph Nader led a movement to expose the practice of “planned obsolescence”. That means, a product is built so that it breaks down in such a way that its repair is more costly than purchasing a

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