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June 11, 2025

The Equity

Letters to the Editor

Warden debate Dear Editor, I was pleased to attend last’s week warden debate at Pontiac High School (PHS), as hosted by THE EQUITY. It was

The Way We Were Compiled by Bonnie Chevrier

Oct. 14, 1992 25 Years Ago Senators retire Finnigan’s No. 8 jersey: Former Senator Ray Kinsella, Frank Finnigan Jr., and Ottawa Senators President Bruce Firestone

The Parents’ Voice By Shelley Heaphy

Lead by example was a thought that occurred to me after my daughter came home last week talking about filling her bucket. “Bucket?” I asked,

Thanks everyone!

We aren’t going to lie, we were a little nervous about how it would go. After all, this hasn’t been done before. For the first

Chamber hosts candidates forum

Caleb Nickerson CAMPBELL’S BAY Oct. 10, 2017 On Oct. 10 the Pontiac Chamber of Commerce hosted a forum with the five candidates running for warden

Armstrong paving roads to mayoral re-election

Donald Teuma-Castelletti CLARENDON Oct. 18, 2017 The current mayor of Clarendon is running for re-election and he’s hoping his dedication to safe, maintained roads will

Cameron seeks third term in office

Caleb Nickerson PORTAGE DU FORT Oct. 18, 2017 The current mayor of Portage du Fort is seeking re-election and hopes to keep serving her community

Letters to the Editor

Warden debate Dear Editor, I was pleased to attend last’s week warden debate at Pontiac High School (PHS), as hosted by THE EQUITY. It was standing room only in the PHS auditorium – a great indicator that there is a

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The Way We Were Compiled by Bonnie Chevrier

Oct. 14, 1992 25 Years Ago Senators retire Finnigan’s No. 8 jersey: Former Senator Ray Kinsella, Frank Finnigan Jr., and Ottawa Senators President Bruce Firestone unveiled the big number eight banner in honour of Shawville’s Frank Finnigan Sr., at the

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Be prepared for farm visits by Chris Judd

Many farms have been visited and will receive requests for visits in the future. Classes of school children are very observant and remember what they hear and see. Retirement home residents enjoy a trip to and the smells of a

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The Parents’ Voice By Shelley Heaphy

Lead by example was a thought that occurred to me after my daughter came home last week talking about filling her bucket. “Bucket?” I asked, “what kind of bucket?” She showed me her hands and said, “mom the bucket is

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Thanks everyone!

We aren’t going to lie, we were a little nervous about how it would go. After all, this hasn’t been done before. For the first time, Pontiac residents will elect their warden on Nov. 5 and THE EQUITY hosted an

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Chamber hosts candidates forum

Caleb Nickerson CAMPBELL’S BAY Oct. 10, 2017 On Oct. 10 the Pontiac Chamber of Commerce hosted a forum with the five candidates running for warden of MRC Pontiac at the R.A. Hall in Campbell’s Bay. The event brought out an

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Armstrong paving roads to mayoral re-election

Donald Teuma-Castelletti CLARENDON Oct. 18, 2017 The current mayor of Clarendon is running for re-election and he’s hoping his dedication to safe, maintained roads will cruise him back into the office. John Armstrong isn’t looking to clean out his office

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Cameron seeks third term in office

Caleb Nickerson PORTAGE DU FORT Oct. 18, 2017 The current mayor of Portage du Fort is seeking re-election and hopes to keep serving her community as she has done for nearly a decade. Lynne Cameron has been a resident of

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28 Jun

Festival de la Culbute Festival

June 28, 2025
All Day

A celebration of the 150th anniversary of the construction of the Culbute Locks, an industrial marvel in its day and an important part of our local heritage.
A day filled with celebration;
– The Great Canadian Lumberjack Show
– Music and dancing
– Food and drink
– and much more!
We acknowledge the support of the Government of Canada

28 Jun

PPHS Reunion

June 28, 2025
All Day

PPHS REUNION: August 2, 2025
REGISTRATION IS ON AND ACTIVE!
$60 per person (cocktails, dinner)
Come connect with your classmates. Space limited, so registration & payment a must.
E-transfer: pphsreunioncommittee@gmail.com
Cheque: Kathy Wickens (call 613-600-1455)
331 Somerville Drive, Perth, ON K7H 3C6

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