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May 12, 2026
THE EQUITY’s newsroom has compiled a list of some of the most beautiful and accessible places to get out for a swim, hike or to
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THE EQUITY’s newsroom has compiled a list of some of the most beautiful and accessible places to get out for a swim, hike or to
Thorne council declined to act on a resident’s petition to restore first responder services after her family waited 45 minutes for an ambulance while their
Otter Lake has received provincial approval to lay canvas tarps at the Farm Lake boat launch in hopes of choking out the invasive Eurasian milfoil
Pontiac MNA André Fortin was joined by Quebec Liberal Party leader Charles Milliard at Onslow Elementary School in Quyon on Saturday for Fortin’s official nomination
Two-month-old Ivy Theresa Helmer and mom Kiesha Brisebois received a gift basket full of goodies.
After waiting 45 minutes for an ambulance, a Thorne resident says first responders are needed more than ever.
Municipal officials say Monday’s Ottawa River level was already at the 108.6 m that was previously predicted by the river’s planning board for Tuesday.
On Saturday afternoon, the Ottawa Valley chapter of the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society (CPAWS) held a vernissage at Café 349 in Shawville featuring art
Council also approved new MRC committee members, and the election spending report for warden candidates.
Otter Lake council voted at its Feb. 10 council meeting to appoint longtime firefighter Ronnie Vadneau to the position of fire chief, replacing Denis Chaussé.
THE EQUITY’s newsroom has compiled a list of some of the most beautiful and accessible places to get out for a swim, hike or to camp overnight without having to leave the county. Though this list is not comprehensive, we
Thorne council declined to act on a resident’s petition to restore first responder services after her family waited 45 minutes for an ambulance while their 17-month-old son suffered a seizure in April. On Apr. 18, Thorne resident Bayley Lemay’s 17-month-old
Otter Lake has received provincial approval to lay canvas tarps at the Farm Lake boat launch in hopes of choking out the invasive Eurasian milfoil plant growing there. A few weeks ago, the province’s Ministry of Environment approved the municipality’s
Pontiac MNA André Fortin was joined by Quebec Liberal Party leader Charles Milliard at Onslow Elementary School in Quyon on Saturday for Fortin’s official nomination as the party’s candidate in the upcoming provincial election.
Two-month-old Ivy Theresa Helmer and mom Kiesha Brisebois received a gift basket full of goodies.
After waiting 45 minutes for an ambulance, a Thorne resident says first responders are needed more than ever.
Municipal officials say Monday’s Ottawa River level was already at the 108.6 m that was previously predicted by the river’s planning board for Tuesday.
On Saturday afternoon, the Ottawa Valley chapter of the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society (CPAWS) held a vernissage at Café 349 in Shawville featuring art that was inspired by the Pontiac wilderness along the Dumoine River. John McDonnell, the director
Council also approved new MRC committee members, and the election spending report for warden candidates.
Otter Lake council voted at its Feb. 10 council meeting to appoint longtime firefighter Ronnie Vadneau to the position of fire chief, replacing Denis Chaussé. Vadneau has served on the Otter Lake Fire Department for 34 years. He spent
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