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January 14, 2026

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THE EQUITY’s Year in Review

Already feeling nostalgic for last year? Well you’re in luck, THE EQUITY’s 2024 Year in Review is here. In the third week of this annual

The fine print

Dear Editor, Contrary to what many may have been led to believe, including yours truly, the much-vaunted Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) does not provide

Shawville: Lyse Lacourse

The Municipality of Shawville announced that starting on Tuesday, January 28th, the use of garbage bins will be mandatory for waste disposal. Please follow the

Waltham: Helen Perry

Waltham was saddened to hear of the passing of longtime resident Theodore (Ted) Bechamp. He was the beloved husband of Lysanne Bechamp (nee Romain). He

Second guessing

I was texting a friend the other day and the text came out different than what I typed. Every so often, I find a word

Quyon: Jillian Young

On Fri., Jan. 17, the Quyon Community Association hosted their first event of the year, as they put on a Trivia Night with a Sesquicentennial

Quyon – Jillian Young

Heartfelt sympathies are extended to the Côté and Foran families, as Willy Côté passed away on Jan. 10. Our thoughts and prayers are with his

Waltham – Helen Perry

Well it sure has been a bit warmer the last couple of days than it has been. It is normal and healthy to have cold

THE EQUITY’s Year in Review

Already feeling nostalgic for last year? Well you’re in luck, THE EQUITY’s 2024 Year in Review is here. In the third week of this annual roundup, we take a look back on some of the most memorable Pontiac stories from

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The fine print

Dear Editor, Contrary to what many may have been led to believe, including yours truly, the much-vaunted Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) does not provide free basic dental care for all of us. If you were hoping to visit your

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Shawville: Lyse Lacourse

The Municipality of Shawville announced that starting on Tuesday, January 28th, the use of garbage bins will be mandatory for waste disposal. Please follow the rules that were placed in each bin when they were delivered. Bins that are improperly

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Waltham: Helen Perry

Waltham was saddened to hear of the passing of longtime resident Theodore (Ted) Bechamp. He was the beloved husband of Lysanne Bechamp (nee Romain). He was a devoted husband to Lysanne, the love of his life and to his family.

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Second guessing

I was texting a friend the other day and the text came out different than what I typed. Every so often, I find a word gets inserted into my conversation. Sometimes funny, sometimes aggravating, it is usually not what I

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Quyon: Jillian Young

On Fri., Jan. 17, the Quyon Community Association hosted their first event of the year, as they put on a Trivia Night with a Sesquicentennial theme at Gavan’s Hotel. Participants enjoyed a fun evening of answering an array of questions

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Quyon – Jillian Young

Heartfelt sympathies are extended to the Côté and Foran families, as Willy Côté passed away on Jan. 10. Our thoughts and prayers are with his wife of 50 years, Margaret Ann, his son Adam, and all of Willy’s loved ones

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Waltham – Helen Perry

Well it sure has been a bit warmer the last couple of days than it has been. It is normal and healthy to have cold winters. It chases away flu bugs and viruses. Our volunteers here in Waltham have been

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