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November 19, 2025

The Equity

Anti-virus measures

Dear Editor, What happened Jan. 6 2021? Riots on Capitol Hill, Washington DC? Trump’s role was key to inciting insurrection. Astonishing. In the USA. Really?

The perils of democratic rule

Dear Editor, The recent assault by an unruly, well-prepared mob against our southern neighbour’s Capitol building in Washington D.C. was instigated by its outgoing president.

The way we were (Jan 13 – 19)

Jan. 17,1996 25 Years Ago Fort Coulonge resident to receive Medal of Bravery: For his efforts in saving the lives of two people, a Fort

Rub a dub dub in the tub

SHELLEY HEAPHY for The Parent’s voice January is National Bath Tub Safety month and it has me reliving my troubles and happy moments with bathtime.

Bad taste

Dear Editor, My name is Luc and I live in Fort-Coulonge. Like everybody else in the world, I was horrified and dismayed at what happened

A new normal

Dear Editor, I was born and raised to study and ponder history. My dad was a habitual student of socio-political history, as well as editor

Shawville: Lyse Lacourse

Our thoughts and prayers for the Menard family on the loss of Cecile on Jan. 6. She was the sister of Martine-Marie and Germain (Christiane).

Quyon: Jill Young

I hope everyone is staying safe and hanging in there during this current, second wave of COVID-19. This past weekend, new restrictions came into effect,

Vinton: Diane Boisvert

This is our first week of the 8 p.m. curfew for the province of Quebec. I’m sure Ontario will be next. It’s almost eerie looking

Waltham: Helen Perry

We live in interesting times. This often quoted statement is meant to soften the sting of unpleasant events and circumstances. We have just emerged from

Anti-virus measures

Dear Editor, What happened Jan. 6 2021? Riots on Capitol Hill, Washington DC? Trump’s role was key to inciting insurrection. Astonishing. In the USA. Really? I am thankful that I live in Canada and not the USA. To me, Canada

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The perils of democratic rule

Dear Editor, The recent assault by an unruly, well-prepared mob against our southern neighbour’s Capitol building in Washington D.C. was instigated by its outgoing president. In many countries on this planet, such action would be . . .

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The way we were (Jan 13 – 19)

Jan. 17,1996 25 Years Ago Fort Coulonge resident to receive Medal of Bravery: For his efforts in saving the lives of two people, a Fort Coulonge resident will receive a Medal of Bravery from the Governor General. July, 4. 1994

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Rub a dub dub in the tub

SHELLEY HEAPHY for The Parent’s voice January is National Bath Tub Safety month and it has me reliving my troubles and happy moments with bathtime. Read on for some bath time activities you may or not have heard about. During

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Bad taste

Dear Editor, My name is Luc and I live in Fort-Coulonge. Like everybody else in the world, I was horrified and dismayed at what happened in the US Capitol on Wednesday and the events that ensued. We don’t all have

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A new normal

Dear Editor, I was born and raised to study and ponder history. My dad was a habitual student of socio-political history, as well as editor of a weekly newspaper — the two seem to go together. One is the presentation

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Shawville: Lyse Lacourse

Our thoughts and prayers for the Menard family on the loss of Cecile on Jan. 6. She was the sister of Martine-Marie and Germain (Christiane). Our deepest condolences to the Howie family on the loss of Edith on Jan. 8

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Quyon: Jill Young

I hope everyone is staying safe and hanging in there during this current, second wave of COVID-19. This past weekend, new restrictions came into effect, including the curfew that has been imposed in the province of Quebec. We now must

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Vinton: Diane Boisvert

This is our first week of the 8 p.m. curfew for the province of Quebec. I’m sure Ontario will be next. It’s almost eerie looking out after 8 p.m. and not seeing any traffic or people walking around. Thank goodness

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Waltham: Helen Perry

We live in interesting times. This often quoted statement is meant to soften the sting of unpleasant events and circumstances. We have just emerged from 2020 and are now hoping for a kinder, more pleasant future. However, as my father

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