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January 14, 2026

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The Equity

Sheenboro: Doris Ranger

Joe Selkirk a well-known Sheenboro resident lost his home on Saturday to a fire. It was totally destroyed and Joe was lucky to get out

Waltham: Helen Perry

We were saddened to hear of the passing of Vina Hearty (nee Cosgrove), of Pembroke. She was the beloved wife of the late Connolly Hearty.

Quyon: Jill Young

How is everyone doing this week? I hope you are all finding ways to keep busy during this Covid-19 pandemic. I admit to finding it

Vinton: Diane Boisvert

Coronavirus, covid-19 or like the milleneals like to ignorantly call it, Boomer Removers, is now here in the Pontiac. Am I scared, of course I

Pharmacies facing pressure

CHRIS LOWREY SHAWVILLE April 8, 2020 With COVID-19 wreaking havoc with the day-to-day operations of most businesses, it’s no surprise that pharmacies are facing those

Businesses adapt to new reality

DARIUS SHAHHEYDARI PONTIACA April 1, 2020 SADC Pontiac, a government organization which supports local businesses, has put out a list of shops and other enterprises

Quyon: Jill Young

Here we are, in another week of self-isolation and physical distancing. I know everyone is finding this difficult, especially as we still don’t know how

Waltham: Helen Perry

Greetings dear readers, and may this day hold joy and hope for you and yours. In spite of social distancing, we are all still here

Sheenboro: Doris Ranger

Joe Selkirk a well-known Sheenboro resident lost his home on Saturday to a fire. It was totally destroyed and Joe was lucky to get out alive. He purchased the Darcy farm many years ago and this heritage home was an

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Waltham: Helen Perry

We were saddened to hear of the passing of Vina Hearty (nee Cosgrove), of Pembroke. She was the beloved wife of the late Connolly Hearty. Our thoughts and prayers are with her family and friends at this time. Warm birthday

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Quyon: Jill Young

How is everyone doing this week? I hope you are all finding ways to keep busy during this Covid-19 pandemic. I admit to finding it difficult to focus for very long, even with hobbies I enjoy like crocheting or reading,

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Vinton: Diane Boisvert

Coronavirus, covid-19 or like the milleneals like to ignorantly call it, Boomer Removers, is now here in the Pontiac. Am I scared, of course I am. I’m not afraid to die but it’s the gasping and fighting for your last

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Pharmacies facing pressure

CHRIS LOWREY SHAWVILLE April 8, 2020 With COVID-19 wreaking havoc with the day-to-day operations of most businesses, it’s no surprise that pharmacies are facing those same pressures all while having to adapt to the current circumstances. “No, never seen anything

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Businesses adapt to new reality

DARIUS SHAHHEYDARI PONTIACA April 1, 2020 SADC Pontiac, a government organization which supports local businesses, has put out a list of shops and other enterprises that remain open in the area amid the COVID-19 epidemic. This list has been made

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Quyon: Jill Young

Here we are, in another week of self-isolation and physical distancing. I know everyone is finding this difficult, especially as we still don’t know how long this will last. However, it remains important to follow the orders and requests of

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Waltham: Helen Perry

Greetings dear readers, and may this day hold joy and hope for you and yours. In spite of social distancing, we are all still here and in many ways reaching out to friends and neighbours. Sure we need to continue

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