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November 5, 2025

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Waltham – Helen Perry

Birthday wishes and love is wished to my nephew Jesse Pilon, of Casselman, who is celebrating a birthday today. May you have an awesome day

Shawville – Lyse Lacourse

Our deepest condolences to the Presley family on the loss of Gilbert on Tuesday, July 1, at the age of 86. He was the husband

False advertising

Dear Editor, There’s a lot of talk these days about so-called artificial intelligence creating false impressions. I don’t watch television, but I probably see many

Oh, Canada Day in Pontiac

From Danford Lake to Sand Bay, and Swisha to Quyon, communities in all corners of the Pontiac celebrated Canada’s birthday on July 1. THE EQUITY

Thanks for what

Dear Editor, Thank you for reminding your readers of our MP Ms. Chatel’s promise to lift all federal internal trade barriers by Canada Day. On

Quyon – Jillian Young

Deepest sympathy is extended to the family of Donald McKenny, as he passed away last week. Thoughts and prayers are with his wife Maureen, children

Waltham – Helen Perry

I sure hope that everyone enjoyed Canada Day. Love and best wishes are extended to Lorna Perry Turner and Tanya Fox who are celebrating their

Shawville – Lyse Lacourse

There is another special warning about the weather. The humidity for most of this week will be high so please be careful with exercise, drink

Waltham – Helen Perry

Birthday wishes and love is wished to my nephew Jesse Pilon, of Casselman, who is celebrating a birthday today. May you have an awesome day and year ahead Jesse. On Saturday evening, family and friends, gathered at Connie and Charlie

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Shawville – Lyse Lacourse

Our deepest condolences to the Presley family on the loss of Gilbert on Tuesday, July 1, at the age of 86. He was the husband of Gail and the father of Terry and Greg. The Municipality of Shawville will be

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False advertising

Dear Editor, There’s a lot of talk these days about so-called artificial intelligence creating false impressions. I don’t watch television, but I probably see many of the same ads on YouTube. The ads I see that are AI-generated are obviously

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Oh, Canada Day in Pontiac

From Danford Lake to Sand Bay, and Swisha to Quyon, communities in all corners of the Pontiac celebrated Canada’s birthday on July 1. THE EQUITY traveled far and wide to capture some of these celebrations. See anyone you know?

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Thanks for what

Dear Editor, Thank you for reminding your readers of our MP Ms. Chatel’s promise to lift all federal internal trade barriers by Canada Day. On this it appears that the Liberal government (of which she is a member) has achieved

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Quyon – Jillian Young

Deepest sympathy is extended to the family of Donald McKenny, as he passed away last week. Thoughts and prayers are with his wife Maureen, children Michael, Harold, and Sarah, and all of his loved ones at this sad time. May

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Waltham – Helen Perry

I sure hope that everyone enjoyed Canada Day. Love and best wishes are extended to Lorna Perry Turner and Tanya Fox who are celebrating their birthdays on July 4. Enjoy your special day girls. Best wishes and love is wished

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Shawville – Lyse Lacourse

There is another special warning about the weather. The humidity for most of this week will be high so please be careful with exercise, drink lots of water and stay out of the sun. Stay safe and well. Recently, Shawville

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LOCAL EVENTS
Pontiac Historical Society AGM

Pontiac Historical Society AGM

November 12, 2025
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

The Pontiac Historical Society will hold its Annual General Meeting at the Pontiac Archives, 358 Main Street, Shawville, Quebec, on Wednesday, 12 November 2025, at 7:00 p.m.  All are welcome.  Phone 819-647-3538 for information.

SADC Community Event - Thorne

SADC Community Event - Thorne

November 13, 2025
10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Celebrate 40 Years of Local Impact with SADC Pontiac!

We’re thrilled to invite you to join our team as we celebrate SADC Pontiac’s 40 years of local economic development with you in your community. This special presence is part of our exciting year-long tour across all 19 municipalities in our territory.

Come and discover the variety of services we offer, chat about business strategies and opportunities, and connect with our fantastic team. Whether you’re a local business owner, an aspiring entrepreneur, or just curious about what we do, this day is open to all!

Let’s celebrate together and look forward to many more years of growth and community success. Feel free to bring your friends and family, we look forward to seeing you there!

Thorne

Célébrons 40 ans d’impact local avec la SADC Pontiac !

Nous sommes ravis de vous inviter à vous joindre à notre équipe pour célébrer les 40 ans de développement économique local de la SADC Pontiac, directement dans votre communauté. Cet présence spéciale fait partie de notre tournée à travers toutes les 19 municipalités de notre territoire.

Venez découvrir les services que nous offrons, discuter des stratégies et opportunités d’affaires, et rencontrer notre équipe fantastique. Que vous soyez un propriétaire d’entreprise local, un entrepreneur en herbe, ou simplement curieux de savoir ce que nous faisons, cet événement est ouvert à tous !

Célébrons ensemble et envisageons de nombreuses autres années de croissance et de succès communautaire. N’hésitez pas à venir accompagné(e) de vos amis et de votre famille — au plaisir de vous y voir!

Hooley in the Hall (Every Friday in Shawville)

Hooley in the Hall (Every Friday in Shawville)

November 14, 2025
7:00 pm - 9:30 pm

Every Friday – Hooley in the Hall. Live music 7 – 9:30 p.m. Anglican Church Hall, 530 Main, Shawville. Free. Dance if you’d like

Pontiacs vs. Arnprior Rivermen - November 14 (Minor Hockey Night)

Pontiacs vs. Arnprior Rivermen - November 14 (Minor Hockey Night)

November 14, 2025
7:45 pm - 10:00 pm

Where:  Shawville Arena, 215 rue Lang

When: 7:45 p.m. (Warmup at 7:15 p.m.)

Regular Season Home Game #4 – Pontiacs vs. Arnprior Rivermen – Minor Hockey Night. Warmup at 7:15 p.m. 

Ticket link: https://events.frontdoor.plus/event/1555

Pontiac Artisans Christmas Market

Pontiac Artisans Christmas Market

November 15, 2025
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Come shop local and support a great cause!

We’re bringing together a fantastic lineup of talented artisans from across the Pontiac—perfect for checking off your holiday shopping list. From handcrafted goods to festive treats, there’s something for everyone!

Support the school, support local artists, and get into the holiday spirit with us!

Tag your friends, share the event, and we’ll see you there!
15 Nov

St-Edwards Christmas Tea and Bazaar

November 15, 2025
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

St-Edwards Christmas Tea and Bazaar will be held at 34 ch Bristol on Saturday, November 15, 2025 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

https://www.facebook.com/events/1870755183815088

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