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by Camilla Faragalli Quebec Jan. 11, 2024 A new law banning cellphones from the province’s public elementary and secondary school classrooms came into effect last
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by Camilla Faragalli Quebec Jan. 11, 2024 A new law banning cellphones from the province’s public elementary and secondary school classrooms came into effect last




Camilla Faragalli Mansfield and Pontefract Nov. 30, 2023 École secondaire Sieur-de-Coulonge (ESSC) students demonstrated a remarkable level of enthusiasm throughout their hour-long Firefighter 1 training


Outgoing Western Quebec Literacy Council president shares insights from the job Camilla Faragalli Campbell’s Bay Nov. 20, 2023 The Western Quebec Literacy Council (WQLC) has


At a time when print media are facing unprecedented challenges across the country and local newspapers are disappearing at an alarming rate, the fact that
Brett Thoms Shawville April 21, 2023 The MRC Pontiac, in partnership with the Montreal-based consultancy firm ArtExpert held a series of public consultations on updating
Bouffe Pontiac, the region’s food bank, saw 96 new families sign up for food aid in 2022. Kim Laroche, director of the organization, shared this
Brett Thoms Pontiac February 6, 2023 A serious power outage over the weekend affected hundreds of households across the municipalities of L’Isle-aux-Allumettes, Chichester, Sheenboro and
Brett Thoms Nichabau February 4, 2023 A supper to celebrate the history of fur traders in Canada was held at La Ferme Northfork on Saturday.


September Shawville Fair back in full force The 165th Shawville Fair was grand, with huge crowds and a many activities to see during the five


by Camilla Faragalli Quebec Jan. 11, 2024 A new law banning cellphones from the province’s public elementary and secondary school classrooms came into effect last week, as students returned to school following their winter break. Quebec Education Minister Bernard Drainville




Camilla Faragalli Mansfield and Pontefract Nov. 30, 2023 École secondaire Sieur-de-Coulonge (ESSC) students demonstrated a remarkable level of enthusiasm throughout their hour-long Firefighter 1 training last week. The class of 17, made up of six girls and 11 boys, spent


Outgoing Western Quebec Literacy Council president shares insights from the job Camilla Faragalli Campbell’s Bay Nov. 20, 2023 The Western Quebec Literacy Council (WQLC) has been supporting individuals looking to improve upon their literacy in the Pontiac and larger Outaouais


At a time when print media are facing unprecedented challenges across the country and local newspapers are disappearing at an alarming rate, the fact that this year marks the 140th anniversary of THE EQUITY is a remarkable achievement. The first
Brett Thoms Shawville April 21, 2023 The MRC Pontiac, in partnership with the Montreal-based consultancy firm ArtExpert held a series of public consultations on updating the cultural policy of the MRC. There were five consultations in total, with three being
Bouffe Pontiac, the region’s food bank, saw 96 new families sign up for food aid in 2022. Kim Laroche, director of the organization, shared this news at a ceremony for the Clarendon Giant Tiger’s $3,200 donation to the food bank.
Brett Thoms Pontiac February 6, 2023 A serious power outage over the weekend affected hundreds of households across the municipalities of L’Isle-aux-Allumettes, Chichester, Sheenboro and Waltham, as temperatures dipped as low as -35 celsius. The power outage began around 1
Brett Thoms Nichabau February 4, 2023 A supper to celebrate the history of fur traders in Canada was held at La Ferme Northfork on Saturday. Despite power outages in the area and the freezing weather, the dinner was a success,


September Shawville Fair back in full force The 165th Shawville Fair was grand, with huge crowds and a many activities to see during the five days of festivities. These included the classic truck and tractor pulls, animal shows, exhibits, live
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