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Election 2017 – Candidates bios

Prior to The Equity’s all candidates debate for the warden of MRC Pontiac, the participants were asked to submit a brief bio to appear in

Candidates step into the ring

CHRIS LOWREY SHAWVILLE Oct. 12, 2017 The Equity hosted a debate for the first ever general-suffrage election of a Pontiac warden on Oct. 12 at

Trophies galore at 4-H awards

by DonaldTeuma-Castelletti Trophies overwhelmed the Jack Graham Community Centre in Bristol Saturday night, as the Shawville 4-H Club held their annual awards banquet. Preceded by

Changed on the inside

My daughter-in-law to be, Darcy, took in a stray tom cat in the fall that seemed to be near death. His ear was torn from

Easter comes to Upper Pontiac

Donald Teuma-Castelletti CHAPEAU Sept. 30, 2017 The Pontiac Federal Liberal Riding Association held a fundraiser in Chapeau, featuring an MP from P.E.I. to Chapeau for

Election 2017 – Candidates bios

Prior to The Equity’s all candidates debate for the warden of MRC Pontiac, the participants were asked to submit a brief bio to appear in the brochures that were handed out. They have been edited for length and clarity. LINDA

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Candidates step into the ring

CHRIS LOWREY SHAWVILLE Oct. 12, 2017 The Equity hosted a debate for the first ever general-suffrage election of a Pontiac warden on Oct. 12 at Pontiac High School. If the packed house was any indication, it seems that residents are

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Increase in complaints to CISSSO reported at forum

Donald Teuma-Castelletti BRISTOL Oct. 12, 2017 The Centre intégré de la santé et des services sociaux de l’Outaouais (CISSSO) held a public forum last Thursday night, discussing the last year’s reports and sharing plans for the upcoming year. Held at

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Trophies galore at 4-H awards

by DonaldTeuma-Castelletti Trophies overwhelmed the Jack Graham Community Centre in Bristol Saturday night, as the Shawville 4-H Club held their annual awards banquet. Preceded by a potluck dinner, the group met to distribute the four tables worth of trophies for

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Changed on the inside

My daughter-in-law to be, Darcy, took in a stray tom cat in the fall that seemed to be near death. His ear was torn from fighting, his body ravaged and gaunt from infection and lack of food. A couple of

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Easter comes to Upper Pontiac

Donald Teuma-Castelletti CHAPEAU Sept. 30, 2017 The Pontiac Federal Liberal Riding Association held a fundraiser in Chapeau, featuring an MP from P.E.I. to Chapeau for a special meet and greet. Held at the Ancienne Banque, the brunch welcomed around 40

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