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Dear Editor, May I through this opinion page be allowed to voice my opinion on the modern practices in our schools? It seems whenever children

Picky eaters by Shelley Heaphy

Chances are you’ve dealt, are dealing with or will deal with a picky eater. Pickiness can come in as a phase when you least expect

Bill C-71: sensible, for the most part

On March 20, Federal Public Safety Minister Ralph Goodale tabled Bill C-71, which would alter the law surrounding firearms in this nation. On the whole,

Poetry shared with open hearts

CALEB NICKERSON FORT COULONGE March 28, 2018 The auditorium at École secondaire Sieur de Coulonge was packed on Friday night as students performed in the

We’ve been nominated

Chris Lowrey PONTIAC March 19, 2018 THE EQUITY has received seven nominations from the Quebec Community Newspaper Awards. Editor Chris Lowrey was nominated for best

High-flying, nail-biting hockey

Donald Teuma-Castelletti SHAWVILLE March 22-25, 2018 With two out of three divisions hitting overtime in their final games on Sunday, the return of an annual

Heated meeting

Chris Lowrey CAMPBELL’S BAY March 21, 2018 The newly-elected MRC council had its third evening meeting on March 21 and the goal of getting the

Opinion

Dear Editor, May I through this opinion page be allowed to voice my opinion on the modern practices in our schools? It seems whenever children get into trouble, ie. physically fighting each other they are handing a suspension which to

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Picky eaters by Shelley Heaphy

Chances are you’ve dealt, are dealing with or will deal with a picky eater. Pickiness can come in as a phase when you least expect it, sometimes staying a long time, other times just a short duration. Regardless of what

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Bill C-71: sensible, for the most part

On March 20, Federal Public Safety Minister Ralph Goodale tabled Bill C-71, which would alter the law surrounding firearms in this nation. On the whole, most of these proposed changes are sensible – if a little redundant – though it’s

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Poetry shared with open hearts

CALEB NICKERSON FORT COULONGE March 28, 2018 The auditorium at École secondaire Sieur de Coulonge was packed on Friday night as students performed in the third annual poetry slam event, with this year’s iteration entitled: À Coeurs Ouverts (Open Hearts).

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We’ve been nominated

Chris Lowrey PONTIAC March 19, 2018 THE EQUITY has received seven nominations from the Quebec Community Newspaper Awards. Editor Chris Lowrey was nominated for best photo essay (May 10, 2017), best news photo (May 10, 2017) and best sports story

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High-flying, nail-biting hockey

Donald Teuma-Castelletti SHAWVILLE March 22-25, 2018 With two out of three divisions hitting overtime in their final games on Sunday, the return of an annual hockey tournament brought the weekend to a close with nearly everyone on the edge of

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Heated meeting

Chris Lowrey CAMPBELL’S BAY March 21, 2018 The newly-elected MRC council had its third evening meeting on March 21 and the goal of getting the public out to the meetings seems to be working. The meeting started with the floor

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Big Wow raises big money for Bouffe Pontiac

Donald Teuma-Castelletti LADYSMITH March 24, 2018 Quad-riders competed in a clash of sports this weekend, when they brought their poker faces to the forefront at a new event for the Pontiac Quad Club. The first Big Wow Poker Run drew

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New Langford’s Grocery location in Chelsea

CALEB NICKERSON CHELSEA March 26, 2018 Commuters looking for a quick snack on the way home from the city now have a familiar option along Mountain Road. Just over the municipal line in Chelsea, the newest location of Langford’s Grocery

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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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