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Christmas presents

By Shelley Heaphy Christmas, a wonderful, heartwarming time of year is almost upon us. It is less than a month away and there is still

Follow the Leader

Looking out my window at a large puddle across the street, I watched as a flock of small birds began to congregate. It was fun

The Way We Were

Compiled by Bonnie Chevrier Dec. 1, 1993 25 Years Ago McMillan honoured for heroism: A former Beechgrove resident received an emotional tribute last week for

Time something was done

Dear Editor, As reported in a recent edition of THE EQUITY, Canada’s Auditor General has said that the government is not doing enough to improve

Don’t throw stones

Last week, Ontario Premier Doug Ford angered many when his government announced plans to axe the French language services commissioner and scrap a proposed French

Artist’s daughter speaks to his legacy

Donald Teuma-Castelletti GRAND CALUMET ISLAND Dec. 2, 2018 Residents of Grand Calumet Island had the opportunity to learn about one of the unique residents of

Pontiac Lions Midget A profile

THE EQUITY will be publishing a new weekly series of profiles of the Pontiac Lions Midget A players. Fans of local hockey can enjoy some

Campaigning to end violence against women

Staff from local women’s shelter L’EntourElle teamed up with police to promote the White Ribbon Campaign to end violence against women on Nov. 29. Participants

Christmas presents

By Shelley Heaphy Christmas, a wonderful, heartwarming time of year is almost upon us. It is less than a month away and there is still so much to do and prepare for. From the long list of people to buy

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Follow the Leader

Looking out my window at a large puddle across the street, I watched as a flock of small birds began to congregate. It was fun to watch as their fluttering wings made the water bubble. More and more birds joined

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The Way We Were

Compiled by Bonnie Chevrier Dec. 1, 1993 25 Years Ago McMillan honoured for heroism: A former Beechgrove resident received an emotional tribute last week for an extraordinary feat of bravery he performed last summer. On Nov. 23 the Quyon community

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Time something was done

Dear Editor, As reported in a recent edition of THE EQUITY, Canada’s Auditor General has said that the government is not doing enough to improve access to high speed internet in rural areas. I have been traveling across the Pontiac

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Don’t throw stones

Last week, Ontario Premier Doug Ford angered many when his government announced plans to axe the French language services commissioner and scrap a proposed French language university. Francophones in Ontario protested the move this past weekend and the push back

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Artist’s daughter speaks to his legacy

Donald Teuma-Castelletti GRAND CALUMET ISLAND Dec. 2, 2018 Residents of Grand Calumet Island had the opportunity to learn about one of the unique residents of their home on Saturday, when the daughter of a local artist spoke of her father’s

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Pontiac Lions Midget A profile

THE EQUITY will be publishing a new weekly series of profiles of the Pontiac Lions Midget A players. Fans of local hockey can enjoy some insight into what gives these players the drive to come out and be the best

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Campaigning to end violence against women

Staff from local women’s shelter L’EntourElle teamed up with police to promote the White Ribbon Campaign to end violence against women on Nov. 29. Participants were at high traffic intersections in Allumette Island, Fort Coulonge and Shawville passing out ribbons

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