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February 4, 2026

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The Equity

Who’s in control?

Thursday evening, I realized that what had started as a tickle in my throat the day before, was a full blown chest cold. The night

Quyon – Jill Young

I had a very lucky week last week, as I was the big winner of the Grand in the Hand draw hosted by the Quyon

Waltham – Helen Perry

We were saddened to hear of the passing of a long time resident Edith Charlotte Robinson (nee Way). She was the beloved wife of the

Shawville – Lyse Lacourse

Our local schools were closed on Monday due to a heat wave that is set to last til mid-week. Temperatures with the humidity are reaching

Another day in paradise

Dear Editor, We’ve had very good weather recently, and it’s easy to get into the feeling that everything is A-OK. Well, around here, it is

Shawville bread and Quyon butter

Dear Editor, I was reading today’s Equity and there was a nice story on the Quyon Mill and its new lease on life. When I

Quyon – Jillian Young

On Sunday morning, the Quyon Pastoral Charge celebrated the 100th Anniversary of the United Church of Canada with a joy-filled church service led by Pastor

Who’s in control?

Thursday evening, I realized that what had started as a tickle in my throat the day before, was a full blown chest cold. The night was difficult with both small amounts of rest and restless periods of coughing, tossing and

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Quyon – Jill Young

I had a very lucky week last week, as I was the big winner of the Grand in the Hand draw hosted by the Quyon Community Association. The QCA have been holding these draws weekly to raise money for their

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Waltham – Helen Perry

We were saddened to hear of the passing of a long time resident Edith Charlotte Robinson (nee Way). She was the beloved wife of the late Floyd Robinson. Edith and Floyd had lived in Waltham and raised their two sons,

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Shawville – Lyse Lacourse

Our local schools were closed on Monday due to a heat wave that is set to last til mid-week. Temperatures with the humidity are reaching highs of 46 degrees Celsius. People will need to stay indoors, limit exertion outdoors and

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Another day in paradise

Dear Editor, We’ve had very good weather recently, and it’s easy to get into the feeling that everything is A-OK. Well, around here, it is pretty good. We can read and hear about troubles in other places. I spread my

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Shawville bread and Quyon butter

Dear Editor, I was reading today’s Equity and there was a nice story on the Quyon Mill and its new lease on life. When I was a young lad in the ‘50s and ‘60s living in Shawville, when a new

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Quyon – Jillian Young

On Sunday morning, the Quyon Pastoral Charge celebrated the 100th Anniversary of the United Church of Canada with a joy-filled church service led by Pastor Patricia Power at Wesley United Church. Rolly Bernier played some of the congregation’s favourite hymns

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