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Citizens’ groups call on feds to halt nuclear waste disposal plan Radioactive waste should be stored underground, not in mound beside Ottawa River, groups say

Social Notes – January 31, 2024

Quyon – Jillian Young Hard work continues to pay off for Kenzie Smith, as she brought home another bronze medal in figure skating this past

The Way We Were – January 31, 2023

25 Years Ago – Jan. 27, 1999 Former NHLers thrill Coulonge crowd: Despite the balmy conditions which moved many activities indoors, the new organizers of

Bringing home a pet

Three years ago we decided to add a new family member, once the kids were all past baby and toddler hood. The girls being a

Decency

People of all political persuasions attended the state funeral for former NDP leader Ed Broadbent this past Sunday afternoon. Prime Minister Trudeau attended. So did

Giant Tiger gives $1,500 to Blessed Cupboard

Marie-Eve Lizée, grocery supervisor at Giant Tiger, and wife of store owner/manager Brandyn Gauthier, handed over a cheque for $1,500 on Monday to Jenn and Mike Rusenstrom for the Blessed Cupboard, a charity operated by the Bethel Pentecostal Church in

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Citizens’ groups call on feds to halt nuclear waste disposal plan Radioactive waste should be stored underground, not in mound beside Ottawa River, groups say by Charles Dickson Pontiac Feb. 5, 2024 “People need to wake up and realize the

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Social Notes – January 31, 2024

Quyon – Jillian Young Hard work continues to pay off for Kenzie Smith, as she brought home another bronze medal in figure skating this past weekend. Kenzie performed Star 4 in Skate Ontario Glen Cairn Love to Skate Competition. Her

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Letters to the Editor – January 31, 2024

Congratulations Dear Editor, I have been a subscriber to THE EQUITY for several years now, courtesy of a generous gift from close friends on Leslie Lake. I want to recognize the positive recent changes that have significantly built on THE

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The Way We Were – January 31, 2023

25 Years Ago – Jan. 27, 1999 Former NHLers thrill Coulonge crowd: Despite the balmy conditions which moved many activities indoors, the new organizers of the Fort Coulonge Winter Carnival were pleased with their first attempt. The Fort Coulonge Minor

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Bringing home a pet

Three years ago we decided to add a new family member, once the kids were all past baby and toddler hood. The girls being a bit older were ready to help with some of the responsibility and I wanted a

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Decency

People of all political persuasions attended the state funeral for former NDP leader Ed Broadbent this past Sunday afternoon. Prime Minister Trudeau attended. So did former Prime Minister Joe Clark. Former Prime Minister Mulroney wasn’t there but he had many

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