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March 4, 2026

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Words Matter by Christine Anderson

A member of Friends of the Pontiac asks questions about the proposal to locate an Energy-from-Waste incinerator in the Pontiac. In June 2023, a public

Letters to the Editor January 24, 2024

Culture centre dream Dear Editor, Last year at the Pontiac Archives, we planned several talks about local history, especially for Shawville’s 150th anniversary. We are

Lego

Chances are if you have a child four and over you know what Lego is. Most children absolutely love to build with this simple, colorful,

Without limits

THE EQUITY is what you might call a hyper-local newspaper. We try to keep our focus on the news and community activities of people living

Social Notes – January 24, 2024

Quyon – Jillian Young Congratulations to Kenzie Smith from the Shawville Figure Skating Club on another successful competition this past Saturday. Kenzie came home with

New flood maps to be presented this spring

Maps will determine risk based on frequency and depth of flooding by Sophie Kuijper Dickson Pontiac Jan. 29, 2024 The Quebec government has plans to release new permanent flood maps for the province this spring, to replace the interim maps

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Pontiac Agricultural Society elects new president

Ralph Lang takes over from Vaughan Bastien for 2024 by Charles Dickson Shawville Jan. 25, 2024 Ralph Lang was elected president of the Pontiac Agricultural Society (PAS) for 2024 at the organization’s annual general meeting held in Shawville on Thursday

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Words Matter by Christine Anderson

A member of Friends of the Pontiac asks questions about the proposal to locate an Energy-from-Waste incinerator in the Pontiac. In June 2023, a public presentation was given by Pontiac warden Jane Toller on behalf of the MRC Council of

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The Way We Were – January 24, 2024

25 Years Ago – Jan. 20, 1999 Fire rips through Hobbs’ feed mill: A blocked elevator appears to be the cause of a fire which ripped through the top story of H.I. Hobbs and Sons’ feed mill Thursday. Filled with

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Letters to the Editor January 24, 2024

Culture centre dream Dear Editor, Last year at the Pontiac Archives, we planned several talks about local history, especially for Shawville’s 150th anniversary. We are continuing the presentations this year. As a result, more people are bringing their historical documents

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Lego

Chances are if you have a child four and over you know what Lego is. Most children absolutely love to build with this simple, colorful, inviting toy. Lego is a timeless toy that has been around since 1932, and still

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Without limits

THE EQUITY is what you might call a hyper-local newspaper. We try to keep our focus on the news and community activities of people living here in the Pontiac and on issues that directly affect their lives. And we leave

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Social Notes – January 24, 2024

Quyon – Jillian Young Congratulations to Kenzie Smith from the Shawville Figure Skating Club on another successful competition this past Saturday. Kenzie came home with the bronze medal from the Regionals at the Slush Puppy Arena. Kenzie is the daughter

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