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January 14, 2026

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Never letting go

ESTHER COLPITTS A friend was preparing minutes for a Zoom meeting and when she sent out the emails, one of the addresses was incorrect. Trying

The way we were (March 3)

Mar. 6,1996 25 Years Ago Underwater Waterway work underway: Working construction in sub-zero temperatures wouldn’t be ideal conditions for most. Divers from Les Scaphandriers du

March Break Science

SHELLEY HEAPHY for The Parents’ Voice This year the arrival of March break has me feeling relieved. I’m happy to have a break from worrying

Do not see the relevance

Dear Editor, In regards to your recent article concerning COVID-19 in the Pontiac area. I do not see the relevance of printing a picture of

Appalled

Dear Editor, Upon reading this week’s edition of THE EQUITY I was appalled to see this headline on the front page, “COVID-19 Update: Valu-mart employee

Shawville: Lyse Lacourse (March 3)

Our deepest condolences to the Perkins family on the loss of Allan William at the Pembroke Regional Hospital on Feb. 20 at the age of

Quyon: Jill Young (March 3)

Our deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Erwin Mohr as he passed away on Feb. 27. Erwin was a hard working farmer who

Vinton: Dian Boisvert (March 3)

Winter finally came over the last few weeks with all the snow and cooler weather. I see that the snowmobilers are finally having their day

Sheenboro: Doris Ranger (March 3)

Our heartfelt thoughts and prayers continue to be with Paul Chartrand and Lorraine Adam on the sudden passing of their son Robert. We have no

Never letting go

ESTHER COLPITTS A friend was preparing minutes for a Zoom meeting and when she sent out the emails, one of the addresses was incorrect. Trying to fix that error became . . . .

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We deserve to be in the forest again

Dear Editor, In my first months as the elected warden, I held a forestry meeting in Fort Coulonge which was attended by 96 people. It was perhaps the first meeting of its kind in 10 years. At that meeting I

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The way we were (March 3)

Mar. 6,1996 25 Years Ago Underwater Waterway work underway: Working construction in sub-zero temperatures wouldn’t be ideal conditions for most. Divers from Les Scaphandriers du nord of Chelsea were doing exactly that last week in Portage du Fort when they

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March Break Science

SHELLEY HEAPHY for The Parents’ Voice This year the arrival of March break has me feeling relieved. I’m happy to have a break from worrying about whether or not my kids have a COVID-19 symptom and whether or not they

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Do not see the relevance

Dear Editor, In regards to your recent article concerning COVID-19 in the Pontiac area. I do not see the relevance of printing a picture of Joanne’s Valu-mart with the headline “Valu-mart employee tests positive.” The major content of the article

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Appalled

Dear Editor, Upon reading this week’s edition of THE EQUITY I was appalled to see this headline on the front page, “COVID-19 Update: Valu-mart employee tests positive, Outaouais region shifts into the orange zone.” Should we not be supporting local

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Shawville: Lyse Lacourse (March 3)

Our deepest condolences to the Perkins family on the loss of Allan William at the Pembroke Regional Hospital on Feb. 20 at the age of 91. He was the husband of the late June Graham. He was . . .

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Quyon: Jill Young (March 3)

Our deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Erwin Mohr as he passed away on Feb. 27. Erwin was a hard working farmer who was well respected in our community. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of his

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Vinton: Dian Boisvert (March 3)

Winter finally came over the last few weeks with all the snow and cooler weather. I see that the snowmobilers are finally having their day on the trail and are able to use their sleds. I would like to send

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Sheenboro: Doris Ranger (March 3)

Our heartfelt thoughts and prayers continue to be with Paul Chartrand and Lorraine Adam on the sudden passing of their son Robert. We have no words to express our sympathies. Belated birthday greetings go out to . . .

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