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The Way We Were – July 5, 2023

25 Years Ago – July 1, 1998 Shawville’s 125 anniversary: In a few days, we’ll begin the celebration of Shawville’s 125th anniversary. It was 1873

Water Safety

The allure of water during the hot months we’ve awaited all winter can be very exciting. Cooling off just feels so good. With little ones,

Letters to the Editor – July 5, 2023

Radioactive waste Dear Editor, Sophie Kuijper Dickson’s excellent coverage of why the Algonquins of Pikwakanagan consented to the NSDF (THE EQUITY, June 28) includes this

Still standing

Pontiac is a busy place on Canada Day weekend with all kinds of community events taking place from Sheenboro to Shawville, Calumet to Quyon, and

O Canada – Pontiac Celebrates

Canada Day, the Sheenboro Way Madelaine Methot Sheenboro July 1, 2023 The Sheenboro Recreation Association had a fantastic turnout for their annual Canada Day event

The Way We Were – July 5, 2023

25 Years Ago – July 1, 1998 Shawville’s 125 anniversary: In a few days, we’ll begin the celebration of Shawville’s 125th anniversary. It was 1873 when Shawville was incorporated as a municipality. But the town’s history goes back much further

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Water Safety

The allure of water during the hot months we’ve awaited all winter can be very exciting. Cooling off just feels so good. With little ones, the excitement of swimming may be hard for them to hold back on, whether the

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Letters to the Editor – July 5, 2023

Radioactive waste Dear Editor, Sophie Kuijper Dickson’s excellent coverage of why the Algonquins of Pikwakanagan consented to the NSDF (THE EQUITY, June 28) includes this eye-popping statement from Pikwakanagan Councillor Don Bilodeau: “Plus, it’s low-level radioactive, so it dissipates quickly.

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Still standing

Pontiac is a busy place on Canada Day weekend with all kinds of community events taking place from Sheenboro to Shawville, Calumet to Quyon, and many points beyond and in between. Any one of them would be a shining example

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O Canada – Pontiac Celebrates

Canada Day, the Sheenboro Way Madelaine Methot Sheenboro July 1, 2023 The Sheenboro Recreation Association had a fantastic turnout for their annual Canada Day event on Saturday at the St. Paul the Hermit church grounds. It was a fun-filled day

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Fortin declines run for Liberal leadership

“I’ve got two little girls who need a dad,” says Pontiac MNA. Connor Lalande Pontiac June 28, 2023 Pontiac MNA André Fortin has announced that he will not run for leader of the Quebec Liberal Party. “Tough decision, but I

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