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January 14, 2026

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Plouffe signs ATO with Toronto Marlies

Chris Lowrey TORONTO March 8, 2018 Shawville-born hockey player Darien Plouffe has signed an Amateur Tryout deal with the Toronto Marlies of the AHL –

Sweet dreams come true in Mansfield

Those with a sweet tooth will be interested about a new business that recently opened its doors in Mansfield. Chocolaterie Plus du Pont Rouge is

New abattoir issue

Dear Editor Am I correct in assuming that hogs cannot be slaughtered in Shawville’s new abattoir because of Muslim religious reasons? (THE EQUITY, Feb. 28)

Response

Dear Editor, In response to Todd Hoffman’s well-researched letter I would like to respond to his comments. First, I would like to thank Mr. Hoffman

Thorne shows love for musical fruit at TCRA

Donald Teuma-Castelletti THORNE March 9, 2018 A bean dinner with a sure-to-be musical afterparty took over the Thorne community centre on Friday night, as more than 100 people filled the hall for the meal. The Thorne Community Recreation Association welcomed

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Plouffe signs ATO with Toronto Marlies

Chris Lowrey TORONTO March 8, 2018 Shawville-born hockey player Darien Plouffe has signed an Amateur Tryout deal with the Toronto Marlies of the AHL – the affiliate team of the Toronto Maple Leafs. Amateur tryouts are short-term but renewable deals

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L’encan de la Fondation de la faune

GOUVT DU QUÉBEC Communiqué QUEBEC Le 2 mars 2018 À la clôture de l’Encan de la Fondation de la faune, le 1er mars à 13 heures, 137 042 $ avaient été recueillis. « C’est une année record. L’Encan est devenu

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13e Concours Tournez-vous vers l’excellence

FAQ Communiqué ROUYN-NORANDA Le 5 mars 2018 La Financière agricole du Québec est fière de lancer son treizième Concours Tournez-vous vers l’excellence qui vise à mettre en lumière la relève agricole. Depuis sa création en 2005, ce concours a permis

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Sweet dreams come true in Mansfield

Those with a sweet tooth will be interested about a new business that recently opened its doors in Mansfield. Chocolaterie Plus du Pont Rouge is a bright little store situated on rue Principale, annexed within the same building as Mega

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New abattoir issue

Dear Editor Am I correct in assuming that hogs cannot be slaughtered in Shawville’s new abattoir because of Muslim religious reasons? (THE EQUITY, Feb. 28) If I was a hog and pork producer who grew up in the Pontiac, you

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Response

Dear Editor, In response to Todd Hoffman’s well-researched letter I would like to respond to his comments. First, I would like to thank Mr. Hoffman for raising many important facts and issues. The terrazzo tile figurehead of Chief Pontiac-Ottawa Chief

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The Way We Were Compiled by Bonnie Chevrier

Mar. 10, 1993 25 Years Ago Shawville brings home the silver: On March 2, 1993, the Shawville Junior men’s curling team travelled to Baie Comeau to represent the Outaouais in the Jeux du Québec. Tom Fraser and Richard Allen accompanied

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