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Outstanding seniors of the Pontiac

Glen Hartle Fort Coulonge Oct. 17, 2023 Back in 2021, the Table de concertation des aînés et retraités de l’Outaouais (TCARO) (Roundtable of Seniors and

Volunteer shortage plagues Pontiac community groups “Everyone is just too busy in their own lives” Connor Lalande Pontiac Oct. 23, 2023 It’s mid-October and Mona

Almost $2 million for local development projects Sophie Kuijper Dickson Campbell’s Bay Oct. 18, 2023 New money will be flowing to a handful of projects

Social Notes – October 18, 2023

Quyon – Jillian Young Deepest sympathies to the Marcotte and Côté families on the passing of Annette Marcotte on Oct. 12 at the age of

Letters to the Editor – October 18, 2023

The burning question Dear Editor, Ms. Toller’s letter in last week’s Equity (Landfill for household waste? THE EQUITY Oct. 11, 2023) clearly stated once again

This Old House

There’s a building in town that once had a number of apartments in it. My youngest son lived there for a time. Boarded up now,

The Way We Were

25 Years Ago – Oct. 14, 1998 Pontiac Municipal council hopefuls square off at all-candidates meeting: The nomination papers are in, platforms are being developed

Annual snowsuit fund returns amid increased demand

Connor Lalande Fort-Coulonge Oct. 23, 2023 The Maison de la Famille du Pontiac’s annual snowsuit fund is returning for the upcoming winter. The fund, which provides children 13 and under with access to subsidized winter clothing, has grown considerably since

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Snowmobilers celebrate a distinguished volunteer

For THE EQUITY Dale Arseneault NORWAY BAY Sept. 30, 2023 On Sunday, September 30 at the Norway Bay Golf Course at Astra Estates, the Pontiac Snowmobile Drivers Association (PSDA) celebrated Jeff Campbell’s receipt of a distinguished volunteer award from La

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Outstanding seniors of the Pontiac

Glen Hartle Fort Coulonge Oct. 17, 2023 Back in 2021, the Table de concertation des aînés et retraités de l’Outaouais (TCARO) (Roundtable of Seniors and Retirees for the Outaouais) called out to the community looking for nominations for “Outstanding Seniors”.

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Volunteer shortage plagues Pontiac community groups “Everyone is just too busy in their own lives” Connor Lalande Pontiac Oct. 23, 2023 It’s mid-October and Mona Woodstock and other volunteers from the Pontiac Legion in Campbell’s Bay are preparing for Remembrance

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Almost $2 million for local development projects Sophie Kuijper Dickson Campbell’s Bay Oct. 18, 2023 New money will be flowing to a handful of projects that advance social and economic development in the MRC Pontiac thanks to funding from the

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Social Notes – October 18, 2023

Quyon – Jillian Young Deepest sympathies to the Marcotte and Côté families on the passing of Annette Marcotte on Oct. 12 at the age of 82. Annette was a good neighbour to our family, and she will be dearly missed

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Letters to the Editor – October 18, 2023

The burning question Dear Editor, Ms. Toller’s letter in last week’s Equity (Landfill for household waste? THE EQUITY Oct. 11, 2023) clearly stated once again her view of the Energy from Waste project. She feels that burning garbage is a

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This Old House

There’s a building in town that once had a number of apartments in it. My youngest son lived there for a time. Boarded up now, I glance at it whenever I drive by, looking for signs of renovation. I’m sure

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The Way We Were

25 Years Ago – Oct. 14, 1998 Pontiac Municipal council hopefuls square off at all-candidates meeting: The nomination papers are in, platforms are being developed and the electorate is learning where candidates stand on the many issues. With five candidates

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