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January 14, 2026

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The Equity

It’s been a tough few weeks

Dear Editor, Across Québec, over 800 have now died of Covid-19. Parents, grandparents. People who loved and were loved. People who built this province. An

Kojack’s closed until further notice

Kojack’s Chinese restaurant in Shawville announced on social media that they would be closing their doors for the foreseeable future, effective at 9 p.m. On

Algae bloom causes concern

Dear Editor, This letter to the Editor stems from your article that appeared on 15 April, 2020. The article was well written and researched, that

Insensitive and uncaring

Dear Editor, While as a family we understand the restrictions on “cottagers” accessing their properties, the publicity around this to this group has been insensitive

The Way We Were

April 26, 1995 25 Years Ago Former mayor honoured: Former Bristol Mayor Alex Murray was honoured by the current mayor, Jack Graham, in observance of

Siblings

Right now, my kids are very grateful to have each other. I’m also going to chime in and say I’m thankful they have each other

Quyon: Jill Young

As the physical distancing and stay-at-home measures continue during this pandemic, it his heartening to see community members coming together to provide distraction, entertainment and

Vinton: Diane Boisvert

I would like to wish the following people happy birthday Susan Bélanger and Danny Lepack on the 22, Stephanie Jolin on the 23, Diane Pepin

Shawville: Lyse Lacourse

Our deepest condolences to the Levesque and Stanley families on the loss of Alexander on April 8, 2020. He was the husband of Anne (nee

It’s been a tough few weeks

Dear Editor, Across Québec, over 800 have now died of Covid-19. Parents, grandparents. People who loved and were loved. People who built this province. An orderly. A doctor. Some will say we’ve been spared in the Pontiac so far. But

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The Ticking Timebomb of Addiction During COVID-19

Dear Editor, People who are in recovery from substance use are facing serious relapse issues during the COVID-19 shelter in place orders. Current drug users are at an increased risk of severe illness because of the virus. Drug-related overdose deaths

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Kojack’s closed until further notice

Kojack’s Chinese restaurant in Shawville announced on social media that they would be closing their doors for the foreseeable future, effective at 9 p.m. On April 13. “See you when this is all over,” the post read. Staff did not

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Algae bloom causes concern

Dear Editor, This letter to the Editor stems from your article that appeared on 15 April, 2020. The article was well written and researched, that came across very clearly. It was also balanced in its description of the issue. However,

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Insensitive and uncaring

Dear Editor, While as a family we understand the restrictions on “cottagers” accessing their properties, the publicity around this to this group has been insensitive and uncaring from certain members of the community and especially spokesperson Warden Jane Toller. Our

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The Way We Were

April 26, 1995 25 Years Ago Former mayor honoured: Former Bristol Mayor Alex Murray was honoured by the current mayor, Jack Graham, in observance of National Citizenship Week. Murray served ten years as councillor and ten years as mayor beginning

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Siblings

Right now, my kids are very grateful to have each other. I’m also going to chime in and say I’m thankful they have each other as well. I always am. But right now especially so, after a full day together

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Quyon: Jill Young

As the physical distancing and stay-at-home measures continue during this pandemic, it his heartening to see community members coming together to provide distraction, entertainment and much needed care during this unprecedented time. In the early days, when schools first closed,

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Vinton: Diane Boisvert

I would like to wish the following people happy birthday Susan Bélanger and Danny Lepack on the 22, Stephanie Jolin on the 23, Diane Pepin and Marcel Boisvert on the 24, Kartika Castonguay on the 25, Betty Bertrand on the

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Shawville: Lyse Lacourse

Our deepest condolences to the Levesque and Stanley families on the loss of Alexander on April 8, 2020. He was the husband of Anne (nee Stanley). He was the stepfather of Marc Belair. Alexander was the brother of Margaret (late

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