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November 26, 2025

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Eyes wide shut – or so they hope

Dear Editor, While we have been preoccupied thinking about municipal elections, the CAQ government has quietly introduced Bill 1, the “Quebec Constitution Act”. While it

On setting the tone

Dear Editor,  There were many recent election races where people were appalled at how “low, down and dirty” some campaigns got. Not all, by any

Quyon – Jillian Young

Congratulations to Kristen (Woolsey) and Matt Curley on the arrival of their baby girl, born on Nov. 19.  They named her Evelyn Ray, and she

Waltham – Helen Perry

Warm birthday wishes are extended to Melanie Clouthier, who celebrated her birthday on Nov. 25. Mel, we hope that you enjoyed your special day. Birthday

Shawville – Lyse Lacourse

Our deepest condolences to the Sharpe family on the loss of Gerald on Nov. 14, at the age of 68.  Our condolences to the Greer

Forgotten

I called my brother out west a little earlier than usual. We talk once a week. When he answered, there was another voice in the

Congratulations

Dear Editor, I would like to congratulate Mr. Stewart, Ms. Kuijper Dickson, and your journalists and staff of The Equity for the new look of

Montreal-quality

Dear Editor, I would hope that some level of government would take on the task of fixing the pavement on Route 303/Centre Street in Shawville,

Sand in the soup

Dear Editor, When I worked for National Defence as a civilian contractor, I had to have Level 11 Secret Clearance, both when I worked in

Eyes wide shut – or so they hope

Dear Editor, While we have been preoccupied thinking about municipal elections, the CAQ government has quietly introduced Bill 1, the “Quebec Constitution Act”. While it has sparked conversations about language and national identity, the deeper implications have not yet reached

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Should be giving thanks, not grief

To MNA Bussière and CAQ cohorts, I am taking a stance on Law 2 and this is my response to you. I was once very proud to live in a province that provided good and efficient health care for all

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On setting the tone

Dear Editor,  There were many recent election races where people were appalled at how “low, down and dirty” some campaigns got. Not all, by any means, but some. It leaves a bad taste in my mouth as well as concerns

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Quyon – Jillian Young

Congratulations to Kristen (Woolsey) and Matt Curley on the arrival of their baby girl, born on Nov. 19.  They named her Evelyn Ray, and she is a little sister for Brooks.  Best wishes to the whole family as they settle

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Waltham – Helen Perry

Warm birthday wishes are extended to Melanie Clouthier, who celebrated her birthday on Nov. 25. Mel, we hope that you enjoyed your special day. Birthday wishes and love are wished to my sister Susan Pilon, of Casselman, who is celebrating

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Shawville – Lyse Lacourse

Our deepest condolences to the Sharpe family on the loss of Gerald on Nov. 14, at the age of 68.  Our condolences to the Greer family on the loss of Emery on Nov. 18, at the age of 52.  

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Forgotten

I called my brother out west a little earlier than usual. We talk once a week. When he answered, there was another voice in the background. “Can I call you right back?” he asked. “Sure.” I hung up. I waited.

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Congratulations

Dear Editor, I would like to congratulate Mr. Stewart, Ms. Kuijper Dickson, and your journalists and staff of The Equity for the new look of the paper. The articles have been informative and interesting. That’s not to say they weren’t

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Montreal-quality

Dear Editor, I would hope that some level of government would take on the task of fixing the pavement on Route 303/Centre Street in Shawville, from the 7th line on into town. This is a major traffic route, and the

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Sand in the soup

Dear Editor, When I worked for National Defence as a civilian contractor, I had to have Level 11 Secret Clearance, both when I worked in Quebec and Ontario. With all due respect, how can the federal Conservative leader, Pierre Poilievre,

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