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Fort William Rib Fest feeds dock funds

Donald Teuma-CastellettI FORT WILLIAM July 22, 2017 Fundraising for a secure, stable and attractive dock in Fort William continued last weekend, when the Hotel Pontiac

Riding for Diabetes Canada

Donald Teuma-CastellettI LADYSMITH July 22, 2017 A rodeo descended upon Ladysmith last Saturday, where competitors took to their horses for a number of events, all

Great interest

Dear Editor, I read with great interest last week’s editorial feature in THE EQUITY, concerning the state of healthcare in this region and the province

Be mindful

Dear Editor, A recent report on Member of Parliament expenditures highlighted that Pontiac Liberal MP Will Amos has some of the highest single hospitality expenditures

We’re number 84! (out of 87)

The latest data is in, and the MRC Pontiac has climbed two spots on Quebec’s socio-economic rankings of MRCs. The oft-repeated statistic that the Pontiac

Kids and canoes

Donald Teuma-Castelletti NORWAY BAY July 22, 2017 The Norway Bay beach saw a flock of eager young canoers Saturday morning, as the waterfront played host

Gone country

Donald Teuma-Castelletti SHAWVILLE July 20-23, 2017 The Shawville Lions held their annual country jamboree this past weekend, attracting over 200 trailers and RVs and an

Beauty finds Bay’s beast at Centennial Hall

Donald Teuma-CastellettI NORWAY BAY July 21, 2017 The Centennial Hall in Norway Bay was transformed into a musical theatre last Friday evening, as it welcomed the community for a production of a classic tale. Presented by the Norway Bay Municipal

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Fort William Rib Fest feeds dock funds

Donald Teuma-CastellettI FORT WILLIAM July 22, 2017 Fundraising for a secure, stable and attractive dock in Fort William continued last weekend, when the Hotel Pontiac held a rib fest in support of the cause. The Sheenboro Dock Committee looks to

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Riding for Diabetes Canada

Donald Teuma-CastellettI LADYSMITH July 22, 2017 A rodeo descended upon Ladysmith last Saturday, where competitors took to their horses for a number of events, all the while raising money for diabetes research. Organized by Carol Maloney, this was the third

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The Parents’ Voice By Shelley Heaphy

It’s not easy for them either I spend a lot of time writing, thinking and feeling that life as a mom with small children is hard. Don’t get me wrong, I am eternally grateful that I was granted these wonderful

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Great interest

Dear Editor, I read with great interest last week’s editorial feature in THE EQUITY, concerning the state of healthcare in this region and the province of Quebec as a whole. I am not opposed to centralization, with the caveat that

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Be mindful

Dear Editor, A recent report on Member of Parliament expenditures highlighted that Pontiac Liberal MP Will Amos has some of the highest single hospitality expenditures out of all 338 Members of Parliament. (http://nationalpost.com/news/politics/larry-potter-and-the-139364-timbits-a-year-in-mp-entertainment-expenses/wcm/de0e3f99-c0f0-44dc-bd8e-44cbee51a914) Large dollar claims aside, Amos has also

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We’re number 84! (out of 87)

The latest data is in, and the MRC Pontiac has climbed two spots on Quebec’s socio-economic rankings of MRCs. The oft-repeated statistic that the Pontiac is the second-poorest MRC in the province is no longer true – we’re the fourth-poorest.

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Kids and canoes

Donald Teuma-Castelletti NORWAY BAY July 22, 2017 The Norway Bay beach saw a flock of eager young canoers Saturday morning, as the waterfront played host to races and an opportunity to learn about water safety. Hosted by the Norway Bay

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Gone country

Donald Teuma-Castelletti SHAWVILLE July 20-23, 2017 The Shawville Lions held their annual country jamboree this past weekend, attracting over 200 trailers and RVs and an even bigger crowd for some foot-stomping classic crooners. With 20 acts set to play at

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