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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 –

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

Social Notes: February 28, 2024

Quyon – Jillian Young Congratulations to Michael McCann and Hailey Berube on the arrival of their sweet baby boy. They welcomed Bennett on Feb. 23,

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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Social Notes: February 28, 2024

Quyon – Jillian Young Congratulations to Michael McCann and Hailey Berube on the arrival of their sweet baby boy. They welcomed Bennett on Feb. 23, and he shares his birthday with his cousin Isaac. Bennett is a little brother for

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The Way We Were – Feb. 28, 2024

25 Years Ago – Feb. 24, 1999 Bristol Carnival a hit with all ages: The car races on ice were canceled due to lack of snow for snowbanks, the beach party attracted few people and Saturday’s nice weather may have

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