Cones for Kendyl CHEO fundraiser back for 2nd year
July 19, 2026
The second annual Cones for Kendyl fundraiser stopped at Brooklyn Place in Shawville on Sunday, with a plush bear from the Children’s Hospital of Eastern
The second annual Cones for Kendyl fundraiser stopped at Brooklyn Place in Shawville on Sunday, with a plush bear from the Children’s Hospital of Eastern
“That’s a first for me!” came The Weather Network on Sunday morning (some very observant retired dairy farmer’s wife, who has the most popular Sunday
The mayor of the far-flung municipality of Rapides-des-Joachims, located roughly an hour northwest of the Upper Pontiac region, is hoping to get his community recognized
This past week, we were in a severe heat wave. Some days, the temperature was 45 with the humidex. On Tuesday and Wednesday, we experienced
Two Pontiac healthcare facilities got major infrastructure upgrades this spring, both of which were officially unveiled last week. The CHSLD Manoir Sacré-Coeur long-term care home
AutonHomme Pontiac plans to expand its reach into the MRC Pontiac’s more remote corners this fall with a new mobile outreach van, one of several
Lacombe not running in fall election Papineau MNA Mathieu Lacombe announced last week that he would not be seeking reelection after two terms in office,
Pontiac MNA André Fortin spoke with THE EQUITY last week for a recap of the recent parliamentary sitting, and to discuss his party’s new French-language
We all hear people complain that the waiting list in the hospitals is too long, no matter where you live. Many people say that they
Congratulations to Mackayla Bruce and Justin Dagenais, as they were married on Sat., June 13, at Pine Lodge. It was a beautiful day for this
The second annual Cones for Kendyl fundraiser stopped at Brooklyn Place in Shawville on Sunday, with a plush bear from the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO) making an appearance. The fundraiser is organized by Cheryl Smith-Trimm, mother of Kendyl
“That’s a first for me!” came The Weather Network on Sunday morning (some very observant retired dairy farmer’s wife, who has the most popular Sunday morning show on radio, told me before I got up). My family has lived in
The mayor of the far-flung municipality of Rapides-des-Joachims, located roughly an hour northwest of the Upper Pontiac region, is hoping to get his community recognized as remote. Roger Lafond said that his council and the MRC council of mayors have
This past week, we were in a severe heat wave. Some days, the temperature was 45 with the humidex. On Tuesday and Wednesday, we experienced severe thunderstorms with torrential rainfall and very strong winds. We lost power on Tuesday night
Two Pontiac healthcare facilities got major infrastructure upgrades this spring, both of which were officially unveiled last week. The CHSLD Manoir Sacré-Coeur long-term care home in Mansfield-et-Pontefract got a much-needed kitchen renovation that saw new stainless steel counters and cupboards
AutonHomme Pontiac plans to expand its reach into the MRC Pontiac’s more remote corners this fall with a new mobile outreach van, one of several recent initiatives announced during the organization’s annual general meeting on June 25. Founded in 2010
Lacombe not running in fall election Papineau MNA Mathieu Lacombe announced last week that he would not be seeking reelection after two terms in office, Le Droit reported. In addition to representing his riding, Lacombe served as the Minister of
Pontiac MNA André Fortin spoke with THE EQUITY last week for a recap of the recent parliamentary sitting, and to discuss his party’s new French-language plan and the upcoming provincial election. This National Assembly session, which ended on June 12,
We all hear people complain that the waiting list in the hospitals is too long, no matter where you live. Many people say that they cannot get a family doctor. Yes, there is a lineup at the out-person and emergency
Congratulations to Mackayla Bruce and Justin Dagenais, as they were married on Sat., June 13, at Pine Lodge. It was a beautiful day for this wonderful young couple, surrounded by family and friends as they became husband and wife. We
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