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January 14, 2026

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An ancient mariner has found a home

Local artist Ruby Ewan donates sculpture to Pontiac High School by Glen Hartle Shawville Feb. 29, 2024 Lying at the intersection of literature, science and

PHS hosts 4th annual Pontiac Film Festival

Films demonstrated impressive cinematography and artistic vision,” teacher says by Glen Hartle Shawville Mar. 1, 2024 Pontiac High School English teacher Jordan Kent hosted the

Social Notes – March 6, 2024

Quyon – Jillian Young Happy March break to all of the students, teachers, and staff who are enjoying their week off. I hope you all

Letters to the Editor – March 6, 2024

Incinerator health risks Dear Editor, As a public health advocate deeply concerned about the implications of environmental pollution on human well-being, Voix du Pontiac –

The Way We Were – March 6, 2024

25 Years Ago – Mar. 3, 1999 Blaze destroys garage and contents: A fire believed to have been caused by a spark destroyed a garage

Intersecting concerns

One of the comments at Saturday’s discussion on the incinerator was the observation that the parts of the world with the least transparency in government

New intern at THE EQUITY

by Guillaume LaflammeShawvilleMar. 6, 2024Hey, my name’s Guillaume. I’m a 25-year-old journalism student from Algonquin College currently completing an internship at your newspaper, THE EQUITY.

Norway Bay pier closed for 2024

Bristol’s decision follows recommendation from engineering study by Sophie Kuijper Dickson Bristol Mar. 4, 2024 The Municipality of Bristol has decided to keep the Norway

An ancient mariner has found a home

Local artist Ruby Ewan donates sculpture to Pontiac High School by Glen Hartle Shawville Feb. 29, 2024 Lying at the intersection of literature, science and art stands an epic poetic tale written at the very cusp of our modern times

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PHS hosts 4th annual Pontiac Film Festival

Films demonstrated impressive cinematography and artistic vision,” teacher says by Glen Hartle Shawville Mar. 1, 2024 Pontiac High School English teacher Jordan Kent hosted the 4th annual Pontiac Film Festival on Friday, and the docket of creativity seems to have

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Social Notes – March 6, 2024

Quyon – Jillian Young Happy March break to all of the students, teachers, and staff who are enjoying their week off. I hope you all having a relaxing, fun break. This past Saturday, the Quyon Lions Club hosted their annual

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Letters to the Editor – March 6, 2024

Incinerator health risks Dear Editor, As a public health advocate deeply concerned about the implications of environmental pollution on human well-being, Voix du Pontiac – Pontiac Voice cannot stay silent about the project to build an incinerator in our community.

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The Way We Were – March 6, 2024

25 Years Ago – Mar. 3, 1999 Blaze destroys garage and contents: A fire believed to have been caused by a spark destroyed a garage and its contents in Clarendon Feb. 23. “That’s my living, my lifetime pickups,” owner Leo

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Intersecting concerns

One of the comments at Saturday’s discussion on the incinerator was the observation that the parts of the world with the least transparency in government are also the most polluted. This is the point of intersection between two current concerns

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New intern at THE EQUITY

by Guillaume LaflammeShawvilleMar. 6, 2024Hey, my name’s Guillaume. I’m a 25-year-old journalism student from Algonquin College currently completing an internship at your newspaper, THE EQUITY. Beyond journalism, my passions involve reading, martial arts and travelling. Having grown up in the

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Norway Bay pier closed for 2024

Bristol’s decision follows recommendation from engineering study by Sophie Kuijper Dickson Bristol Mar. 4, 2024 The Municipality of Bristol has decided to keep the Norway Bay pier closed for the entirety of the 2024 season. The beach and boat launch

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