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Trying new things

Stepping out of your comfort zone and trying new things can be a very hard thing for people, including children, to do. How often do

The Way We Were – May 15, 2024

25 Years Ago – May 12, 1999 Reading, school important: Martins: Ottawa Senators’ forward Steve Martins addressed the students at Onslow Elementary School in Quyon

Double-edged sword

As the rest of the world discovers what a gem the Pontiac is, and more and more people want to live here, property values are

Café Downtown does burlesque

Fort Coulonge’s Café Downtown was transformed into a cabaret on Saturday evening as six burlesque dancers performed individual routines, boas and all, to a packed

Environmental organization to grow green renovations sector in the Outaouais by K.C. Jordan GatineAU May 7, 2024 An Outaouais environmental organization has received $462,000 from

Trying new things

Stepping out of your comfort zone and trying new things can be a very hard thing for people, including children, to do. How often do we go through this with children? It could be new schools, new sports, new siblings,

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Nuclear energy never will be ‘clean’

By Lynn Jones and Gordon Edwards The 2024 federal budget contains many references to nuclear energy as a “clean” source of electricity. In our view, referring to nuclear electricity as “clean” is the height of absurdity. The nuclear fuel chain

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Letters to the Editor – May 15, 2024

A night to remember? Dear Editor, The upcoming Pontiac MRC meeting scheduled for Wednesday, May 15 could very well be one of the most important sessions in the history of the region. Not for what might be approved, but for

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The Way We Were – May 15, 2024

25 Years Ago – May 12, 1999 Reading, school important: Martins: Ottawa Senators’ forward Steve Martins addressed the students at Onslow Elementary School in Quyon Monday. About 150 students eagerly waited in the gym for the arrival of Martins, who

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Double-edged sword

As the rest of the world discovers what a gem the Pontiac is, and more and more people want to live here, property values are bound to go up. It’s a matter of supply and demand. And it’s assumed to

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Café Downtown does burlesque

Fort Coulonge’s Café Downtown was transformed into a cabaret on Saturday evening as six burlesque dancers performed individual routines, boas and all, to a packed house. This was the first burlesque show hosted by the venue, which has made a

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Environmental organization to grow green renovations sector in the Outaouais by K.C. Jordan GatineAU May 7, 2024 An Outaouais environmental organization has received $462,000 from the federal Natural Resources department to develop an energy-efficient residential home renovations market in the

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Building potted bouquets for Mother’s Day

by Guillaume Laflamme Shawville May 9, 2024 Children and their parents gathered at the Shawville Community Lodge on Thursday to build a potted floral arrangement for their mothers and learn about gardening in the process. The event was organized by

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New reporter joins THE EQUITY team

by K.C. Jordan Shawville May 15, 2024 My name is K.C, and I’m new to the Pontiac region! I’m exicted to get to know the area. I grew up in Nova Scotia’s Annapolis Valley, then moved to the port city

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LOCAL EVENTS
03 Aug

Euchre Tournament Fundraiser

August 3, 2025
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Location: Otter Lake R.A. Association, 394 Tessier Street

Euchre tournament fundraiser for Otter Lake’s 150th Anniversary in 2026.

Pre-registration on now. $5 per person if pre-registered before the tournament. $8/pp at the door on the day of the tournament. You can send an e-transfer to pre-register to: otterlake150@outlook.com or contact Lory Beaudoin at: lorybeaudoin@gmail.com

The door opens at noon. Snacks and drinks for sale. The tournament starts at 1PM—prizes for the top 3 places; the lowest score and most lone hands. All skill levels welcome.

05 Aug

Community potluck to celebrate the Waltham Fire Department

August 5, 2025
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

Paul Ryan Park, Waltham

Expo Shawville Fair 2025

Expo Shawville Fair 2025

August 28, 2025 - September 1, 2025
All Day

The Valley’s Most Family Friendly Fair!

www.shawvillefair.ca

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