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March 4, 2026

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The Equity

As we head into 2026

Dear Editor,  The mega-incinerator is in our rear view mirror, and I praise the mayors for their decision to scrap it. They may face other

The great escape

Home from a family dinner, I picked up my book to quietly end the evening. I started to doze. Bedtime. Where was my little stray

Quyon – Jillian Young

Deepest sympathies are extended to the family of Elmer Alexander, as he passed away on Dec. 9 at the age of 84. Elmer was my

Waltham – Helen Perry

Last Saturday, the Waltham R.A. held a Christmas party for the children at the Waltham Town Hall. The children did crafts, enjoyed treats and had

Shawville – Lyse Lacourse

Our deepest sympathies to the Hodgins family on the loss of James on Dec. 8, at the age of 82.   Our condolences to the

Letter of concern regarding Bill 2

Dear Editor,  I am writing to share concerns about Bill 2, a law that affects the daily work of family physicians and specialists in rural

As we head into 2026

Dear Editor,  The mega-incinerator is in our rear view mirror, and I praise the mayors for their decision to scrap it. They may face other variations of incineration proposals in the future. That is the main reason why I’m drawing

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Young’uns welcome the holidays with cheer

Students across the Pontiac performed in holiday concerts in the week prior to the Christmas break, after this newspaper’s last issue of the year had already been published. Here are just some moments from the performances at Onslow, St. John’s

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The great escape

Home from a family dinner, I picked up my book to quietly end the evening. I started to doze. Bedtime. Where was my little stray cat? Wide awake I began my search. No Cleo! We had found her near death,

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Quyon – Jillian Young

Deepest sympathies are extended to the family of Elmer Alexander, as he passed away on Dec. 9 at the age of 84. Elmer was my bus driver for many years when I was a kid, and I fondly remember his

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Waltham – Helen Perry

Last Saturday, the Waltham R.A. held a Christmas party for the children at the Waltham Town Hall. The children did crafts, enjoyed treats and had a visit with Santa. On Saturday evening, the Waltham Station Restaurant held its annual turkey

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Shawville – Lyse Lacourse

Our deepest sympathies to the Hodgins family on the loss of James on Dec. 8, at the age of 82.   Our condolences to the Smith family on the loss of Iris on Dec. 14, at the age of 93. 

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Letter of concern regarding Bill 2

Dear Editor,  I am writing to share concerns about Bill 2, a law that affects the daily work of family physicians and specialists in rural hospitals, and ultimately the care available to patients. The goal is to explain some of

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Not all business people make good politicians

Dear Editor,  Politicians often frustrate us with their bizarre decisions and policies, and failure to get things done. This has given rise to the saying, “If only businessmen ran government, everything would be fine.” As if there was any truth

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