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June 11, 2026

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Things to be thankful for

No, it’s not Thanksgiving yet. However, there are a multitude of things that we must be thankful for every day. I hope that every mother

Quyon notes

I hope all of the moms and mother figures had a fantastic Mother’s Day weekend. My family celebrated with a spaghetti dinner at my place

Made new

I had surgery the other day. My eye went from cloudy to clear within two days. There are restrictions on me though. I was told

Pontiac Farmers’ Markets

If your vegetable garden doesn’t pan out quite as planned, you need a last-minute bouquet of flowers or you’re sick of paying too much for

The place we call home

Every summer, I get the same reminder. The Pontiac is not just where I work. It is where I belong. Through my role as the

In plain view

I walked past a tall tree the other day, only to notice a large nest near the top.  In summer it would have been completely

How big is your ego?

Dear Editor, How big is your ego?  How much territory do you identify as your own responsibility?  You may identify as king or queen of

Of roads and trash

Editor, On Sunday, a friend and I travelled to Ottawa to take part in the guitar show. He travels regularly to the city, and has

Things to be thankful for

No, it’s not Thanksgiving yet. However, there are a multitude of things that we must be thankful for every day. I hope that every mother was recognized on Sunday. Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms. All of us have

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Quyon notes

I hope all of the moms and mother figures had a fantastic Mother’s Day weekend. My family celebrated with a spaghetti dinner at my place on Saturday, and we had a great time filled with laughter and gifting the moms

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Made new

I had surgery the other day. My eye went from cloudy to clear within two days. There are restrictions on me though. I was told I couldn’t bend over. No bending? How on earth do you move around through a

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THE EQUITY’s guide to getting outside

THE EQUITY’s newsroom has compiled a list of some of the most beautiful and accessible places to get out for a swim, hike or to camp overnight without having to leave the county. Though this list is not comprehensive, we

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Pontiac Farmers’ Markets

If your vegetable garden doesn’t pan out quite as planned, you need a last-minute bouquet of flowers or you’re sick of paying too much for eggs at the grocery store, Pontiac farmers have you covered. Stop by any of the

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The place we call home

Every summer, I get the same reminder. The Pontiac is not just where I work. It is where I belong. Through my role as the MRC’s tourism developer, I spend a lot of time telling people outside of this region

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In plain view

I walked past a tall tree the other day, only to notice a large nest near the top.  In summer it would have been completely hidden, but today, without leaves on the tree, it was very conspicuous.  It got me

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How big is your ego?

Dear Editor, How big is your ego?  How much territory do you identify as your own responsibility?  You may identify as king or queen of your castle, be it a small apartment or a spacious mansion, looking after your family

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Of roads and trash

Editor, On Sunday, a friend and I travelled to Ottawa to take part in the guitar show. He travels regularly to the city, and has found that crossing over to Ontario means driving on scenic well-paved roads – better paved

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