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June 11, 2026

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Vinton: Diane Boisvert

Already the month of May and we can see signs of spring everywhere. Buds on the trees, grass turning green, all types of birds returning

Shawville: Lyse Lacourse

Our thoughts and prayers for the Greer and Trudeau families on the loss of Cheslyne on April 26, 2020 at the age of 71. She

Can we afford billionaires?

Dear Editor, This is not a question that will show up on a ballot, so it’s more of a philosophical, rather than a political issue.

The world will be a better place

Dear Editor, I am writing in response to the “Insensitive and uncaring” letter to the editor in the April 22, 2020 edition of THE EQUITY.

COVID-19 vaccine

Dear Editor, Regarding the many governments and countries working to develop a COVID-19 vaccine. All health experts have stated that until a vaccine is created,

The Way We Were

May 10, 1995 25 Years Ago Never forget – vet pleads: Stanley Hogg still wakes up in the middle of the night wondering why he’s

Mother’s Day

Dads, this article is for you. Coming up in just a few short days is a very important day in your partner’s life. Mother’s Day

SAAQ office reopens

DARIUS SHAHHEYDARI CAMPBELL’S BAY April 24, 2020 The SAAQ office in Campbell’s Bay will be re-opening some of their services as of April 24. Appointments

Homeowner waiting on water tests

CHRIS LOWREY CLARENDON April 29, 2020 The homeowner at the centre of a controversy in Sand Bay related to an algae bloom near the beach,

Vinton: Diane Boisvert

Already the month of May and we can see signs of spring everywhere. Buds on the trees, grass turning green, all types of birds returning home and no more white stuff. Everyone is out trimming trees, preparing gardens and cleaning

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Shawville: Lyse Lacourse

Our thoughts and prayers for the Greer and Trudeau families on the loss of Cheslyne on April 26, 2020 at the age of 71. She was the wife of the late Thomas Trudeau. Cheslyne was the mother of Dawn (Bob),

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Can we afford billionaires?

Dear Editor, This is not a question that will show up on a ballot, so it’s more of a philosophical, rather than a political issue. During this time when most economic activity is suspended, is a good time to re-evaluate

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The world will be a better place

Dear Editor, I am writing in response to the “Insensitive and uncaring” letter to the editor in the April 22, 2020 edition of THE EQUITY. I am a little upset by this letter because I feel that it is an

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COVID-19 vaccine

Dear Editor, Regarding the many governments and countries working to develop a COVID-19 vaccine. All health experts have stated that until a vaccine is created, tested and mass distributed, we are living in extreme danger of transmitting the disease and

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The Way We Were

May 10, 1995 25 Years Ago Never forget – vet pleads: Stanley Hogg still wakes up in the middle of the night wondering why he’s here and so many of his friends never made it. A lot of the memories

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Mother’s Day

Dads, this article is for you. Coming up in just a few short days is a very important day in your partner’s life. Mother’s Day is one of those days that just have all the feels for all mothers out

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Flags at half mast for Nova Scotia

The flags outside Shawville town hall were lowered to half mast this past week as a result of the mass shooting that took place in Nova Scotia last weekend. Mayor Sandra Murray wrote in a statement that the town shares

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SAAQ office reopens

DARIUS SHAHHEYDARI CAMPBELL’S BAY April 24, 2020 The SAAQ office in Campbell’s Bay will be re-opening some of their services as of April 24. Appointments must be made with the SAAQ staff for these services. Those intending to receive service

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Homeowner waiting on water tests

CHRIS LOWREY CLARENDON April 29, 2020 The homeowner at the centre of a controversy in Sand Bay related to an algae bloom near the beach, Sandra Wolf, is waiting on lab tests to confirm if the water is safe. The

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