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March 4, 2026

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Rhyme or reason?

Dear Editor, Some wiseacre social commentator once said, “History doesn’t repeat, but it does rhyme.” Here’s an ironic historical rhyme. About 10 years ago, Thorne

Down in the dumps

The weather is cold, we’re stuck inside, the groundhog saw his shadow, the sun seems to be refusing to shine, and never mind that the

Jillian Young – Quyon

Deepest sympathy is extended to Maureen Knight and her family on the passing of her partner, Eric Dubeau, on Jan. 15, and her brother-in-law Yvon

Shawville – Lyse Lacourse

Our deepest condolences to the Greer family on the loss of Jason on Jan. 27, at the age of 84. Jason was the husband of

Waltham – Helen Perry

Congratulations is extended to Shannon Pelletier on the birth of her beautiful baby girl Oaklynn Elizabeth Rose. She was born on Mon., Jan. 27. Nevaeh,

Doug Hodgins (left), Kyle Cockerell (centre) and Reuben Hodgins (right) stand in front of what’s left of the Hodgins family home and the extension Cockerell had nearly completed at the time of the fire.

THE EQUITY’s Year in Review

Already feeling nostalgic for last year? In the fourth and final week of THE EQIUTY’s Year in Review, we take a look back on some

Losing control

Twice recently I made a stop with my car and slid. The ice underneath the snow makes it very easy to slip. I am wary,

Shawville – Lyse Lacourse

The Municipality of Shawville asks that residents keep their eyes open to see if any street lights are out or flickering or are on during

Waltham – Helen Perry

Our heartfelt sympathy, thoughts and prayers are with Dan Amyotte, his wife Lynn Dempsey, his siblings, family and friends, in the recent passing of his

Thanks for the memories

Dear Editor, I recently subscribed to THE EQUITY after a far too long lapse. It’s like going home again. Like so many others, I grew

Rhyme or reason?

Dear Editor, Some wiseacre social commentator once said, “History doesn’t repeat, but it does rhyme.” Here’s an ironic historical rhyme. About 10 years ago, Thorne Council saw fit to sue its volunteer community recreation association. Both sides, being the taxpayers

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Down in the dumps

The weather is cold, we’re stuck inside, the groundhog saw his shadow, the sun seems to be refusing to shine, and never mind that the news says we’ll be paying more for everything soon. The only response to all this

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Jillian Young – Quyon

Deepest sympathy is extended to Maureen Knight and her family on the passing of her partner, Eric Dubeau, on Jan. 15, and her brother-in-law Yvon Knight on Jan. 21. Our thoughts and prayers are with Maureen, Karen, Bobby, and their

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Shawville – Lyse Lacourse

Our deepest condolences to the Greer family on the loss of Jason on Jan. 27, at the age of 84. Jason was the husband of the late Viola and the father of Ricky, Colleen, late Randy, Cory, Debbie, Melanie and

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Waltham – Helen Perry

Congratulations is extended to Shannon Pelletier on the birth of her beautiful baby girl Oaklynn Elizabeth Rose. She was born on Mon., Jan. 27. Nevaeh, Logan and Zoey are tickled pink to have a new little sister. She is the

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Doug Hodgins (left), Kyle Cockerell (centre) and Reuben Hodgins (right) stand in front of what’s left of the Hodgins family home and the extension Cockerell had nearly completed at the time of the fire.

THE EQUITY’s Year in Review

Already feeling nostalgic for last year? In the fourth and final week of THE EQIUTY’s Year in Review, we take a look back on some of the most memorable Pontiac stories from October, November and December.

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Losing control

Twice recently I made a stop with my car and slid. The ice underneath the snow makes it very easy to slip. I am wary, so I am driving slower and praying as I go. Losing control is not something

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Shawville – Lyse Lacourse

The Municipality of Shawville asks that residents keep their eyes open to see if any street lights are out or flickering or are on during the day. Let them know by sending them an email at office@shawville.ca. Please include street

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Waltham – Helen Perry

Our heartfelt sympathy, thoughts and prayers are with Dan Amyotte, his wife Lynn Dempsey, his siblings, family and friends, in the recent passing of his dearly loved mother Marilyn Amyotte (nee Mousseau). She was the beloved wife of the late

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Thanks for the memories

Dear Editor, I recently subscribed to THE EQUITY after a far too long lapse. It’s like going home again. Like so many others, I grew up in Shawville and have so many fond memories of going to Langford’s after school

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