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November 19, 2025

The Equity

Do as they do in Rumsey

Dear Editor, With the extensive flooding along the Ottawa River this spring and two years ago, I was reminded of my childhood experiences of dealing

Celebrating local news

Every year, staff members from English language newspapers throughout Quebec gather to celebrate the best local news of the year. The Quebec Community Newspaper Association

Shawville United celebrates 185 years

J.D. Potié SHAWVILLE June 9, 2019 On June 9, hundreds of Pontiac residents gathered outside the Shawville United Church for an afternoon of good food,

Gravel Guys hit the trail

J.D. Potié SHAWVILLE June 8, 2019 On June 8, a small group of cycling enthusiasts gathered at Café Art Brûlant in Shawville to set on

Shawville Lyse Lacourse

Happy birthday to the following people celebrating this week: Maria Jose Black, Debbie Poff, Keri-Lyn Hodgins, Brad Barr, Trisha White, Deanna Langford, Karissa Rutledge, Ruth

Bilan du mois de mai: SOPFEU

SOPFEU Communiqué QUÉBEC Le 3 juin 2019 Le temps frais, les précipitations et les inondations qui ont touché plusieurs régions du Québec ont fait en

Do as they do in Rumsey

Dear Editor, With the extensive flooding along the Ottawa River this spring and two years ago, I was reminded of my childhood experiences of dealing with the backwater. I grew up in western Kentucky, in the small town of Calhoun.

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Celebrating local news

Every year, staff members from English language newspapers throughout Quebec gather to celebrate the best local news of the year. The Quebec Community Newspaper Association hosts the awards gala each year that gives journalists a chance to pick each other’s

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Pontiac Artists’ Studio Tour turns 30

J.D. Potié PONTIAC June 8-9, 2019 Last weekend, nine local artists invited the community to tour the region and check out their exhibits at the 30th annual Pontiac Artists’ Studio Tour. Hosted by ArtPontiac, the event consisted of a five-destination

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Shawville United celebrates 185 years

J.D. Potié SHAWVILLE June 9, 2019 On June 9, hundreds of Pontiac residents gathered outside the Shawville United Church for an afternoon of good food, drinks and local entertainment to celebrate 185 years of worship. Hosted by members of the

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Gravel Guys hit the trail

J.D. Potié SHAWVILLE June 8, 2019 On June 8, a small group of cycling enthusiasts gathered at Café Art Brûlant in Shawville to set on a trek of the most scenic and remote gravel trails the town has to offer

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Shawville Lyse Lacourse

Happy birthday to the following people celebrating this week: Maria Jose Black, Debbie Poff, Keri-Lyn Hodgins, Brad Barr, Trisha White, Deanna Langford, Karissa Rutledge, Ruth Atkinson, Adam Corrigan, Bonnie Zimmerling, Joyce Trafford, Ashley Carson, Bill Black Jr., Edward Walsh, Benjamin

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Bilan du mois de mai: SOPFEU

SOPFEU Communiqué QUÉBEC Le 3 juin 2019 Le temps frais, les précipitations et les inondations qui ont touché plusieurs régions du Québec ont fait en sorte que la superficie touchée par les incendies de forêt est la plus petite des

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