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Caring for mental health

CALEB NICKERSON PONTIAC Jan. 27, 2021 When someone has a physical injury, there’s usually a straightforward way for them to get help. Slap on a

Two-vehicle collision on Rte. 303 South

A two vehicle collision in Clarendon on Sunday sent one person to hospital, according to Shawville Clarendon Fire Chief Lee Laframboise. He said that they

MRC celebrates Sylvie Landriault

CALEB NICKERSON PONTIAC Jan. 20, 2021 At the last Pontiac MRC council meeting on Jan. 20, participants celebrated the contributions of recently retired community leader

Fortin requests easing of restrictions

CALEB NICKERSON PONTIAC Jan. 27, 2021 Pontiac’s provincial representative is requesting that the province ease public health restrictions in areas with lower levels of cases.

Agricultural society holds AGM

CALEB NICKERSON SHAWVILLE Jan. 27, 2021 On Jan. 21, the Pontiac Agricultural Society (PAS) held their annual general meeting via Zoom, electing a new executive

Earthquake in Thorne

STEPHEN RICCIO THORNE Jan. 25, 2021 A minor earthquake had some people feeling the ground shake north of Shawville on Jan. 25 in the early

Feds send aid to local Legions

STEPHEN RICCIO PONTIAC Jan. 18, 2021 Legions in the Pontiac are receiving a helping hand from MP Will Amos and the federal government amidst revenue

Caring for mental health

CALEB NICKERSON PONTIAC Jan. 27, 2021 When someone has a physical injury, there’s usually a straightforward way for them to get help. Slap on a bandage, call up their doctor or in the most pressing circumstances, head for the emergency

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Two-vehicle collision on Rte. 303 South

A two vehicle collision in Clarendon on Sunday sent one person to hospital, according to Shawville Clarendon Fire Chief Lee Laframboise. He said that they received the call at around 4:30 p.m. to the intersection of Rte. 303 South and

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MRC celebrates Sylvie Landriault

CALEB NICKERSON PONTIAC Jan. 20, 2021 At the last Pontiac MRC council meeting on Jan. 20, participants celebrated the contributions of recently retired community leader Sylvie Landriault. Landriault had been a long-serving member of the MRC investment committee in addition

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Fortin requests easing of restrictions

CALEB NICKERSON PONTIAC Jan. 27, 2021 Pontiac’s provincial representative is requesting that the province ease public health restrictions in areas with lower levels of cases. MNA André Fortin reached out to THE EQUITY on Jan. 25 to echo a request

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Agricultural society holds AGM

CALEB NICKERSON SHAWVILLE Jan. 27, 2021 On Jan. 21, the Pontiac Agricultural Society (PAS) held their annual general meeting via Zoom, electing a new executive and board of directors. Without the Shawville Fair to occupy their time this summer, the

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Earthquake in Thorne

STEPHEN RICCIO THORNE Jan. 25, 2021 A minor earthquake had some people feeling the ground shake north of Shawville on Jan. 25 in the early afternoon. The event was recorded by Earthquakes Canada as a 2.8 on the Richter scale

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Feds send aid to local Legions

STEPHEN RICCIO PONTIAC Jan. 18, 2021 Legions in the Pontiac are receiving a helping hand from MP Will Amos and the federal government amidst revenue losses from the pandemic, with the Quyon and Pontiac Legions receiving $11,432.30 and $10,000 respectively

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