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April 9, 2026

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The Equity

Social Notes – June 21, 2023

Quyon – Jill Young Congratulations to Katie Dolan and Ben Younge, who were married in an outdoor ceremony at their home on Saturday. The newlyweds

The Way We Were

25 Years Ago – June 17, 1998 Larva warning for area farmers: It’s not the army-worm but the larva of the European Skipper butterfly that

Well done, Jane

In the Pontiac, we essentially live in the forest. As we’ve seen over the past two weeks, we may hear about forest fires in faraway

THE EQUITY wins a few at QCNA awards

Charles Dickson Gatineau June 15, 2023 Among the dozens of prizes awarded to English community newspapers from across Quebec at Friday evening’s gala in Gatineau,

Social Notes – June 21, 2023

Quyon – Jill Young Congratulations to Katie Dolan and Ben Younge, who were married in an outdoor ceremony at their home on Saturday. The newlyweds were surrounded by family and friends as they celebrated in the evening with a beautiful

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The Way We Were

25 Years Ago – June 17, 1998 Larva warning for area farmers: It’s not the army-worm but the larva of the European Skipper butterfly that has been detected near Quyon. Farmers are warned by MAPAQ’s crop detection service to examine

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Letters to the Editor – June 21, 2023

Ruffled feathers Dear Mr. Dickson: Since June 12, 2023 and your subsequent edition of THE EQUITY, June 14, 2023, I suspect there is even more ammunition in my “war chest” (my pun) to expand on. First and foremost, I wonder

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Well done, Jane

In the Pontiac, we essentially live in the forest. As we’ve seen over the past two weeks, we may hear about forest fires in faraway B.C. and Nova Scotia, but we also experience them here. And not just somewhere else

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THE EQUITY wins a few at QCNA awards

Charles Dickson Gatineau June 15, 2023 Among the dozens of prizes awarded to English community newspapers from across Quebec at Friday evening’s gala in Gatineau, several were given to THE EQUITY for both writing and layout. Chris Judd won a

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Bristol seniors recognized for community service

Charles Dickson Bristol June 15, 2023 In a ceremony at the Jack Graham Community Centre on Thursday afternoon, Bristol Mayor Brent Orr presented awards on behalf of the Lieutenant Governor of Quebec to Bristol residents Peter Haughton and Nora Bailey

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Pontiac Comets reignited for 2023-2024 season

Pierre Cyr Fort Coulonge June 19, 2023 Great news for hockey fans, the Pontiac Comets are back in business. Team owner Sébastien Bonnerot has announced that the semi-pro team will return for the 2023-2024 season after a three-season absence. The

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