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January 14, 2026

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Forestry and plantations

Dear Editor, Concerning Robert Wills’ letter in the Oct. 7 issue of THE EQUITY about forestry and plantations in the Pontiac, scotch pine trees were

We’re all in this together

Dear Editor, One obvious conclusion arising from this pandemic is that health issues don’t recognize borders. But despite the massive consequences of COVID-19, our political

You are enough

SHELLEY HEAPHY What a refreshing thing to hear or read, “You’re enough.” This needs to be said to parents around you more often. Right now,

Shawville: Lysa Lacourse

Happy belated 90th birthday to Joseph (Jerry) Picard who celebrated on Oct. 8. A family gathering was held outside safely and a good time was

Sheenboro: Doris Ranger

Our belated sympathies to the following families on the passing of loved ones, our thoughts and prayers are with you. To the Gagnon and Chaput

Waltham: Helen Perry

Our heartfelt sympathy, thoughts and prayers are with Fr. Tim Moyle and his family in the recent passing of his dear Aunt Ann Aubin Yeo.

Forestry and plantations

Dear Editor, Concerning Robert Wills’ letter in the Oct. 7 issue of THE EQUITY about forestry and plantations in the Pontiac, scotch pine trees were planted to create natural windbreaks and to be harvested as Christmas trees. It takes approximately

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We’re all in this together

Dear Editor, One obvious conclusion arising from this pandemic is that health issues don’t recognize borders. But despite the massive consequences of COVID-19, our political leaders still haven’t grasped it. Rich nations like ours are now . . .

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You are enough

SHELLEY HEAPHY What a refreshing thing to hear or read, “You’re enough.” This needs to be said to parents around you more often. Right now, life is hard for everyone. Stress is coming at you everywhere you turn. We need

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Shawville: Lysa Lacourse

Happy belated 90th birthday to Joseph (Jerry) Picard who celebrated on Oct. 8. A family gathering was held outside safely and a good time was held by all.  Our deepest condolences to . . .

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Sheenboro: Doris Ranger

Our belated sympathies to the following families on the passing of loved ones, our thoughts and prayers are with you. To the Gagnon and Chaput families on the passing of Thérèse Gagnon (Howard) of Chichester, Que. She passed away at

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Waltham: Helen Perry

Our heartfelt sympathy, thoughts and prayers are with Fr. Tim Moyle and his family in the recent passing of his dear Aunt Ann Aubin Yeo. Our heartfelt sympathy, thoughts and prayers are with . . .

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A poetic close to the farmers’ market

MIKE ATHEY It’s almost 10:30 on the morning of Saturday Oct. 10 and Glen Hartle is busy placing patio chairs in the shade of a giant tree beside a chess board whose pieces are the size of kindergarteners. The tree

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Cahill clinches spot in La Voix finale

EMILY HSUEH PONTIAC Oct. 11, 2020 Pontiac’s own Michaela Cahill has sung her way to the final round of La Voix. The singer from Fort Coulonge performed live on Oct. 11 against her teammate on Team Marc to win over

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Mountain road repairs underway at Crégheur

STEPHEN RICCIO MUNICIPALITY OF PONTIAC Oct. 13, 2020 Beginning on Oct. 13 and lasting for roughly five weeks, a 2.1 km chunk of chemin de la Montagne will be closed to traffic from chemin Crégheur going towards Chelsea. The work

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