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November 26, 2025

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Pontiac sculptor on the Hill

Pontiac’s very own John-Philippe Smith was chosen as Canada’s new Dominion Sculptor in 2021 Only six people have held the title before him since the

The Panthers return

Contributed by PHS teacher Brenda Davis SHAWVILLE Feb. 24 2022 The Pontiac Panthers played their first basketball game since the most recent round of COVID-19

Pontiac on ice

Zainab Al-Mehdar Shawville March 1, 2021 Whether skating or curling, community members are excited to be back on the ice with family and friends. The

Fires across the region

Brett Thoms Luskville Feb. 28, 2021 Fires claimed two homes in Luskville recently. One fire occurred at a home at 319 Cregheur Rd. on Feb.

Upcoming live show in Shawville

Brett Thoms Shawville Feb 26 2022 Pontiac Community Players are performing the play Steel Magnolias in front of live audiences between March 9 and 12

Pontiac sculptor on the Hill

Pontiac’s very own John-Philippe Smith was chosen as Canada’s new Dominion Sculptor in 2021 Only six people have held the title before him since the role was created in 1936. His successor, Phil White, recently retired after 15 years at

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The Panthers return

Contributed by PHS teacher Brenda Davis SHAWVILLE Feb. 24 2022 The Pontiac Panthers played their first basketball game since the most recent round of COVID-19 restrictions began to lift Thursday night. The Panthers basketball program features three teams this season.

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Pontiac Community Players now a non-profit

Brett Thoms Shawville Feb. 26 2022 Pontiac Community Players, a local community group of actors, has just achieved non-profit status. THE EQUITY sat down with president of Pontiac Community Players, Greg Graham, to discuss how the group started and what

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Pontiac on ice

Zainab Al-Mehdar Shawville March 1, 2021 Whether skating or curling, community members are excited to be back on the ice with family and friends. The national learn-to-skate program run through SkateCanada, is one of many local branches that helps kids

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Fires across the region

Brett Thoms Luskville Feb. 28, 2021 Fires claimed two homes in Luskville recently. One fire occurred at a home at 319 Cregheur Rd. on Feb. 28 in the afternoon. Though the exact cause of the fire is unknown it is

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Upcoming live show in Shawville

Brett Thoms Shawville Feb 26 2022 Pontiac Community Players are performing the play Steel Magnolias in front of live audiences between March 9 and 12 at the Pontiac High School auditorium. There will be showings on . . .

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Local farm buys old M&R feed mill in Quyon

Brett Thoms Pontiac Feb. 21, 2022 A local farm, La Paysannerie, has purchased the former M&R feed mill in Quyon. The mill was purchased for $80,000, according to Pierre Said, Director General of the municipality of Pontiac. La Paysanne plans

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COVID update: Phasing out the vaccination passport

Carole St-Aubin Campbell’s Bay Feb.17, 2022 As of March 14, vaccination passports will no longer be required to access businesses and services in Québec, according to Minister of Health and Social Services, Christian Dubé. He advised Quebec residents to keep

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