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March 4, 2026

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When to stop helping

by Shelley Heaphy Say what? Stop helping? Isn’t it true that we help our kids a lot – with practically everything? Now I don’t mean

The Way We Were – April 24, 2024

25 Years Ago – April 21, 1999 Home for handicapped opens: After spending the last two decades in various institutions, Ronnie McGovern is back home.

Letters to the Editor – April 24, 2024

Loyalty to municipality Dear Editor, During the Apr. 17 meeting of the Council of Mayors, there was a discussion of the garbage incinerator. Warden Toller

Plastics on the brain

Plastic waste is increasingly on people’s minds. The theme of this year’s Earth Day celebrated around the world this past Monday was Planet vs. Plastic.

Rotary donates to Les Amis du Pontiac

The Shawville Rotary Club presented a $2,000 cheque Monday evening, in support of the New Baby Bundle initiative started by Les Amis du Pontiac in

MRC Pontiac fires new economic director by Sophie Kuijper Dickson Campbell’s Bay Apr. 22, 2024 MRC Pontiac warden Jane Toller confirmed Monday the MRC’s recently

Pancake fundraiser for soggy soccer field

by Pierre St-Cyr & Sophie kuijper dickson Chapeau Apr. 21, 2024 The Chapeau Recreation Association joined forces with l’Ancienne Banque restaurant in Chapeau on Sunday

When to stop helping

by Shelley Heaphy Say what? Stop helping? Isn’t it true that we help our kids a lot – with practically everything? Now I don’t mean helping them by cooking supper, because lets face it we’re not getting rid of that

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The Way We Were – April 24, 2024

25 Years Ago – April 21, 1999 Home for handicapped opens: After spending the last two decades in various institutions, Ronnie McGovern is back home. McGovern, who is originally from Shawville, is one of five people who now call the

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Letters to the Editor – April 24, 2024

Loyalty to municipality Dear Editor, During the Apr. 17 meeting of the Council of Mayors, there was a discussion of the garbage incinerator. Warden Toller stated that, in terms of decision-making and votes, what happens at local municipal council meetings

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Plastics on the brain

Plastic waste is increasingly on people’s minds. The theme of this year’s Earth Day celebrated around the world this past Monday was Planet vs. Plastic. Fittingly, Earth Day kicked off the international negotiations taking place in Ottawa this week on

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Receptionists: the people making it all happen

To honour Administrative Professionals Day (Apr. 24) THE EQUITY spoke with people working in offices across three sectors in the Pontiac region (business, politics, and health) about what their day-to-day is like, and what keeps them coming back to work.

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Rotary donates to Les Amis du Pontiac

The Shawville Rotary Club presented a $2,000 cheque Monday evening, in support of the New Baby Bundle initiative started by Les Amis du Pontiac in collaboration with Bouffe Pontiac. The project aims to provide new mothers in need with necessities

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MRC Pontiac fires new economic director by Sophie Kuijper Dickson Campbell’s Bay Apr. 22, 2024 MRC Pontiac warden Jane Toller confirmed Monday the MRC’s recently appointed economic development director Pierre Cadieux has been removed from his position, as first reported

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Pancake fundraiser for soggy soccer field

by Pierre St-Cyr & Sophie kuijper dickson Chapeau Apr. 21, 2024 The Chapeau Recreation Association joined forces with l’Ancienne Banque restaurant in Chapeau on Sunday to host a fundraiser pancake breakfast to help pay for a new drainage system for

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Sieur de Coulonge hosts first student arts night

by Sophie Kuijper Dickson Fort Coulonge Apr. 22, 2024 The library at École secondaire Sieur de Coulonge (ESSC) was transformed into an art gallery and a stage on Monday evening for the high school’s first multi-disciplinary arts vernissage. The evening

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