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Words Matter by Christine Anderson

A member of Friends of the Pontiac asks questions about the proposal to locate an Energy-from-Waste incinerator in the Pontiac. In June 2023, a public

Letters to the Editor January 24, 2024

Culture centre dream Dear Editor, Last year at the Pontiac Archives, we planned several talks about local history, especially for Shawville’s 150th anniversary. We are

Lego

Chances are if you have a child four and over you know what Lego is. Most children absolutely love to build with this simple, colorful,

Without limits

THE EQUITY is what you might call a hyper-local newspaper. We try to keep our focus on the news and community activities of people living

Social Notes – January 24, 2024

Quyon – Jillian Young Congratulations to Kenzie Smith from the Shawville Figure Skating Club on another successful competition this past Saturday. Kenzie came home with

The Year in Review September John Chancey celebrates 100 Long-time Norway Bay cottager John Chancey turned 100 years old and celebrated with a birthday bash

The Year in Review November Thorne addresses concerns over joint fire departments The Municipality of Thorne hosted an information session to address increasing concern from

Words Matter by Christine Anderson

A member of Friends of the Pontiac asks questions about the proposal to locate an Energy-from-Waste incinerator in the Pontiac. In June 2023, a public presentation was given by Pontiac warden Jane Toller on behalf of the MRC Council of

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The Way We Were – January 24, 2024

25 Years Ago – Jan. 20, 1999 Fire rips through Hobbs’ feed mill: A blocked elevator appears to be the cause of a fire which ripped through the top story of H.I. Hobbs and Sons’ feed mill Thursday. Filled with

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Letters to the Editor January 24, 2024

Culture centre dream Dear Editor, Last year at the Pontiac Archives, we planned several talks about local history, especially for Shawville’s 150th anniversary. We are continuing the presentations this year. As a result, more people are bringing their historical documents

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Lego

Chances are if you have a child four and over you know what Lego is. Most children absolutely love to build with this simple, colorful, inviting toy. Lego is a timeless toy that has been around since 1932, and still

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Without limits

THE EQUITY is what you might call a hyper-local newspaper. We try to keep our focus on the news and community activities of people living here in the Pontiac and on issues that directly affect their lives. And we leave

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Social Notes – January 24, 2024

Quyon – Jillian Young Congratulations to Kenzie Smith from the Shawville Figure Skating Club on another successful competition this past Saturday. Kenzie came home with the bronze medal from the Regionals at the Slush Puppy Arena. Kenzie is the daughter

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The Year in Review September John Chancey celebrates 100 Long-time Norway Bay cottager John Chancey turned 100 years old and celebrated with a birthday bash on his deck in Norway Bay. Asked the cliché question about the source of his

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The Year in Review November Thorne addresses concerns over joint fire departments The Municipality of Thorne hosted an information session to address increasing concern from residents over the amalgamation of the Thorne and Otter Lake fire departments that occurred nearly

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Pines in the Sand - Lemke Family Roots and Branches

Pines in the Sand - Lemke Family Roots and Branches

August 17, 2025
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm

The Bromley Historical Society welcomes Renfrew County historian Dave Lemkay to speak on Pines in the Sand – Lemke Family Roots and Branches. This free public presentation takes place on Sunday, August 17, 2pm, at the Old Town Hall, 498 Micksburg Road, Osceola. His talk draws on his extensive family research from Germany to Petawawa Township, across North America and the world. Refreshments will be served.

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Expo Shawville Fair 2025

August 28, 2025 - September 1, 2025
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