The birth of a local liqueur
May 19, 2020
Louis Brizard was born in the County of Macquinoné in 1798 and came to Calumet Island in 1820. He married an Algonquin maiden, Marie Lavigne,
Louis Brizard was born in the County of Macquinoné in 1798 and came to Calumet Island in 1820. He married an Algonquin maiden, Marie Lavigne,
DARIUS SHAHHEYDARI PONTIAC May 20, 2020 On May 11, Quebec daycares outside Montreal reopened with new incentives on keeping children and staff safe from COVID-19.
Dear Editor, Letter writer Mick Armitage (letter to the editor, May 6) asks what the government will do if people will not take the covid-19
Dear Editor, “Missing the mark” (May 6,THE EQUITY) is a well-written editorial, informative and objective. Information coming from the government regarding the subject misleading, “assault-style,”
Dear Editor, Sand Bay is a friendly community surrounded by nature, forest and sandy beach with its waterfront on the Ottawa River. This gem has
Fear is a very powerful emotion. When I thought I saw a cougar last fall as a friend and I walked our dogs, I felt
May 17, 1995 — 25 Years Ago The Little Hearts Club: The Little Hearts Club of Quyon, through sponsors, submitted messages to their moms. The
We love biking. One thing that we’ve done a lot of since we’ve been home and in isolation is biking. It’s something that we can
DARIUS SHAHHEYDARI PONTIAC May 13 2020 School boards in the region have revealed their health safety measures on premises, as well as the expected attendances
CHRIS LOWREY SHAWVILLE May 13, 2020 A fixture on Ottawa televisions at supper time will no longer grace the region’s TV screens as CTV Ottawa’s
Louis Brizard was born in the County of Macquinoné in 1798 and came to Calumet Island in 1820. He married an Algonquin maiden, Marie Lavigne, in a traditional native ceremony. As a wedding gift, Marie’s brothers gave her a name
DARIUS SHAHHEYDARI PONTIAC May 20, 2020 On May 11, Quebec daycares outside Montreal reopened with new incentives on keeping children and staff safe from COVID-19. At CPE 1-2-3 Picabou, a local daycare service, only group activities that do not require
Dear Editor, Letter writer Mick Armitage (letter to the editor, May 6) asks what the government will do if people will not take the covid-19 vaccine when it becomes available. In the event of a vaccine or cure being developed
Dear Editor, “Missing the mark” (May 6,THE EQUITY) is a well-written editorial, informative and objective. Information coming from the government regarding the subject misleading, “assault-style,” it is the style look they are banning, not the function. The Prime Minister is
Dear Editor, Sand Bay is a friendly community surrounded by nature, forest and sandy beach with its waterfront on the Ottawa River. This gem has a long, steadfast history with its rural roots and beloved pioneers. Protecting its heritage, identity,
Fear is a very powerful emotion. When I thought I saw a cougar last fall as a friend and I walked our dogs, I felt fear rise in me. I began immediately thinking about how I might escape from the
May 17, 1995 — 25 Years Ago The Little Hearts Club: The Little Hearts Club of Quyon, through sponsors, submitted messages to their moms. The following are some excerpts of their Mother’s Day tributes: “You are my favourite mom in
We love biking. One thing that we’ve done a lot of since we’ve been home and in isolation is biking. It’s something that we can all do together now that our youngest has dropped the training wheels. It feels so
DARIUS SHAHHEYDARI PONTIAC May 13 2020 School boards in the region have revealed their health safety measures on premises, as well as the expected attendances in accordance with the reopening of elementary schools this week. Each Western Quebec School Board
CHRIS LOWREY SHAWVILLE May 13, 2020 A fixture on Ottawa televisions at supper time will no longer grace the region’s TV screens as CTV Ottawa’s long-time weather anchor, J.J. Clarke, announced his retirement on May 4. Ironically, the name he’s
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