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Math is all around us

Math is one of the most exciting concepts to teach young children. It’s literally around us at all times in everything we do, and is

Where’s the juice?

The recent power outage and communications failure in upper Pontiac during the coldest time of the year should serve as a wake-up call for Hydro

Shawville: Lyse Lacourse

Our thoughts and prayers for the Leach family on the loss of Evelyn on Feb. 12 at the age of 84. She was the sister

Waltham: Helen Perry

We were saddened to hear of the passing of Judith Ann (Judy) Carroll (nee Harkin) of Temiscaaming. She was the beloved wife of Willis Carroll.

Quyon: Jill Young

Last Tuesday was Valentine’s Day, and the highlight of my day was the amazing take-out lasagna dinner hosted by the Quyon Legion. We enjoyed a

And dance they did…

Glen Hartle Otter Lake February 18, 2022 The Otter Lake 50 Plus Club hosted their annual-when-it’s-not-covid Valentine Dinner & Dance at the Raymond Johnston Centre

THE EQUITY’S newest reporter

Connor Lalande Shawville February 20, 2023 Hello, my name is Connor Lalande and I am the newest reporter at THE EQUITY. An outdoor enthusiast who

Chamber celebrates local businesses

Connor Lalande Pontiac February 22, 2022 Business owners, politicians, artists and other community members joined in a celebration of Pontiac’s business community at a gala

Math is all around us

Math is one of the most exciting concepts to teach young children. It’s literally around us at all times in everything we do, and is super useful for the future. Regardless of your child’s age, if they haven’t started to

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Where’s the juice?

The recent power outage and communications failure in upper Pontiac during the coldest time of the year should serve as a wake-up call for Hydro Quebec and policymakers. Residents of L’Isle-aux-Allumettes, Chichester, Sheenboro, Waltham and Mansfield were stuck for hours

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Shawville: Lyse Lacourse

Our thoughts and prayers for the Leach family on the loss of Evelyn on Feb. 12 at the age of 84. She was the sister of Isabelle, Rosie and Leona. Our sympathies to the Ryan family on the loss of

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Waltham: Helen Perry

We were saddened to hear of the passing of Judith Ann (Judy) Carroll (nee Harkin) of Temiscaaming. She was the beloved wife of Willis Carroll. Judy and Willis were formerly from Waltham and had moved away several years ago. Our

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Quyon: Jill Young

Last Tuesday was Valentine’s Day, and the highlight of my day was the amazing take-out lasagna dinner hosted by the Quyon Legion. We enjoyed a delicious meal at home. They thought of everything, right down to the festive napkins and

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And dance they did…

Glen Hartle Otter Lake February 18, 2022 The Otter Lake 50 Plus Club hosted their annual-when-it’s-not-covid Valentine Dinner & Dance at the Raymond Johnston Centre on February 18. It was a sold-out affair well over a month beforehand and that

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THE EQUITY’S newest reporter

Connor Lalande Shawville February 20, 2023 Hello, my name is Connor Lalande and I am the newest reporter at THE EQUITY. An outdoor enthusiast who enjoys music, literature and history, I am excited to explore the Pontiac region and gain

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Chamber celebrates local businesses

Connor Lalande Pontiac February 22, 2022 Business owners, politicians, artists and other community members joined in a celebration of Pontiac’s business community at a gala hosted by the Pontiac Chamber of Commerce in Fort Coulonge on Saturday evening. The event

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