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What is the plan?

The president of the Pontiac Forestry Board asks if anything will be done to revive Pontiac’s forestry industry The first joint planning of wood producers

Walking in the Fog

I set out walking early Saturday morning and headed right into the fog. My thoughts? That’s just what this life feels like. I have no

Social Notes October 25, 2023

Shawville – Lyse Lacourse Our deepest condolences to the Eades and Horner families on the loss of Leona on Oct. 15, at the age of

Outstanding seniors of the Pontiac

Glen Hartle Fort Coulonge Oct. 17, 2023 Back in 2021, the Table de concertation des aînés et retraités de l’Outaouais (TCARO) (Roundtable of Seniors and

Volunteer shortage plagues Pontiac community groups “Everyone is just too busy in their own lives” Connor Lalande Pontiac Oct. 23, 2023 It’s mid-October and Mona

Almost $2 million for local development projects Sophie Kuijper Dickson Campbell’s Bay Oct. 18, 2023 New money will be flowing to a handful of projects

Social Notes – October 18, 2023

Quyon – Jillian Young Deepest sympathies to the Marcotte and Côté families on the passing of Annette Marcotte on Oct. 12 at the age of

Letters to the Editor – October 18, 2023

The burning question Dear Editor, Ms. Toller’s letter in last week’s Equity (Landfill for household waste? THE EQUITY Oct. 11, 2023) clearly stated once again

What is the plan?

The president of the Pontiac Forestry Board asks if anything will be done to revive Pontiac’s forestry industry The first joint planning of wood producers in Quebec was in 1956. It was farmers who decided that instead of selling four

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Walking in the Fog

I set out walking early Saturday morning and headed right into the fog. My thoughts? That’s just what this life feels like. I have no clue about why many things I see each day are the way they are, the

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Social Notes October 25, 2023

Shawville – Lyse Lacourse Our deepest condolences to the Eades and Horner families on the loss of Leona on Oct. 15, at the age of 96. Leona was the wife of the late Grant. She was the mother of Ronald

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Annual snowsuit fund returns amid increased demand

Connor Lalande Fort-Coulonge Oct. 23, 2023 The Maison de la Famille du Pontiac’s annual snowsuit fund is returning for the upcoming winter. The fund, which provides children 13 and under with access to subsidized winter clothing, has grown considerably since

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Snowmobilers celebrate a distinguished volunteer

For THE EQUITY Dale Arseneault NORWAY BAY Sept. 30, 2023 On Sunday, September 30 at the Norway Bay Golf Course at Astra Estates, the Pontiac Snowmobile Drivers Association (PSDA) celebrated Jeff Campbell’s receipt of a distinguished volunteer award from La

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Outstanding seniors of the Pontiac

Glen Hartle Fort Coulonge Oct. 17, 2023 Back in 2021, the Table de concertation des aînés et retraités de l’Outaouais (TCARO) (Roundtable of Seniors and Retirees for the Outaouais) called out to the community looking for nominations for “Outstanding Seniors”.

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Volunteer shortage plagues Pontiac community groups “Everyone is just too busy in their own lives” Connor Lalande Pontiac Oct. 23, 2023 It’s mid-October and Mona Woodstock and other volunteers from the Pontiac Legion in Campbell’s Bay are preparing for Remembrance

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Almost $2 million for local development projects Sophie Kuijper Dickson Campbell’s Bay Oct. 18, 2023 New money will be flowing to a handful of projects that advance social and economic development in the MRC Pontiac thanks to funding from the

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Social Notes – October 18, 2023

Quyon – Jillian Young Deepest sympathies to the Marcotte and Côté families on the passing of Annette Marcotte on Oct. 12 at the age of 82. Annette was a good neighbour to our family, and she will be dearly missed

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Letters to the Editor – October 18, 2023

The burning question Dear Editor, Ms. Toller’s letter in last week’s Equity (Landfill for household waste? THE EQUITY Oct. 11, 2023) clearly stated once again her view of the Energy from Waste project. She feels that burning garbage is a

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03 Aug

Euchre Tournament Fundraiser

August 3, 2025
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Location: Otter Lake R.A. Association, 394 Tessier Street

Euchre tournament fundraiser for Otter Lake’s 150th Anniversary in 2026.

Pre-registration on now. $5 per person if pre-registered before the tournament. $8/pp at the door on the day of the tournament. You can send an e-transfer to pre-register to: otterlake150@outlook.com or contact Lory Beaudoin at: lorybeaudoin@gmail.com

The door opens at noon. Snacks and drinks for sale. The tournament starts at 1PM—prizes for the top 3 places; the lowest score and most lone hands. All skill levels welcome.

05 Aug

Community potluck to celebrate the Waltham Fire Department

August 5, 2025
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

Paul Ryan Park, Waltham

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August 28, 2025 - September 1, 2025
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