Current Issue

August 13, 2026

Mansfield-et-Pontefract

Flood levels stabilize, damage minimal

While the Ottawa River Regulation Planning Board says spring runoff in the northern part of the basin remains very high, some municipalities along the river

Chatel wins second term

Sophie Chatel will be representing this riding on Parliament Hill for a second term, winning over half the vote.

Bracing for flooding

Pontiac municipalities are bracing for possible flooding this week. Here’s what some of them are doing to prepare.

New snack shack boo-booming in the Bay

The chip stand by Highway 148 in Campbell’s Bay is under new ownership this year. Dwayne Mosley, a resident of Mansfield, has been running the chip stand since early May with his wife, kids and grandkids under the name Boo-Boo’s

Read More »

New lavender business budding in Mansfield

When Vicki Benoit was nearing retirement from three decades in healthcare, she knew she needed something new to fill her time, but was not quite sure what. Last summer, she decided to try growing lavender, and with the help of

Read More »

Flavours of Africa come to Mansfield

People looking to eat a home-cooked meal within view of Mansfield’s historic red bridge will now be able to do so at the town’s newest restaurant, the Terrace du Pont Rouge, which opened its doors Saturday.

Read More »

Flood levels stabilize, damage minimal

While the Ottawa River Regulation Planning Board says spring runoff in the northern part of the basin remains very high, some municipalities along the river are breathing a sigh of relief as rising flood levels seem to be stabilizing, and

Read More »

Second annual Pontiac Business Expo showcases local talent

Twenty-three Pontiac entrepreneurs from across the region gathered in Fort Coulonge Saturday for the second annual Pontiac Business Expo, organized by the Centre de loisir des Draveurs arena committee.Business owners spent the day networking with other entrepreneurs and potential customers

Read More »

How to Share on Facebook

Unfortunately, Meta (Facebook’s parent company) has blocked the sharing of news content in Canada. Normally, you would not be able to share links from The Equity, but if you copy the link below, Facebook won’t block you!

Subscribe or Register for Free

Thanks for visiting!  Support quality local journalism by subscribing to The Equity today or register for free and get access to a limited number of articles each and every month. 

Already subscribed?  Click here to log in.