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August 13, 2026

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Seniors draw up childhood memories

Sophie Kuijper Dickson Shawville Nov. 16, 2023 The hall at the St. Paul’s Anglican Church in Shawville was transformed into an art studio for an

Public access to plenary discussions? THE EQUITY survey finds roughly even three-way split among MRC Pontiac mayors Charles Dickson Pontiac Nov. 14, 2023 A survey

Remembrance ceremonies in the Pontiac

Chapeau PIERRE CYR Approximately 90 people attended a ceremony held at the Chapeau cenotaph, opposite St. Joseph’s church, on Sunday morning to remember the sacrifices

A salute to our fallen heroes

In Waters Deep by Eileen Mahoney In ocean wastes no poppies blow, No crosses stand in ordered row, There young hearts sleep… beneath the wave

Bill proposes overhaul of healthcare system

Bill 15 could have implications both locally and across the province Camilla Faragalli Pontiac Nov. 27, 2023 Quebec is pushing to pass a major healthcare reform bill before the end of this year’s parliamentary session on Dec. 8. Bill 15,

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Seniors draw up childhood memories

Sophie Kuijper Dickson Shawville Nov. 16, 2023 The hall at the St. Paul’s Anglican Church in Shawville was transformed into an art studio for an hour on Thursday morning. Fifteen or so people over the age of 55, mostly from

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Public access to plenary discussions? THE EQUITY survey finds roughly even three-way split among MRC Pontiac mayors Charles Dickson Pontiac Nov. 14, 2023 A survey of MRC Pontiac mayors conducted by THE EQUITY over the past two weeks has found

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Teachers walk the picket line in Pontiac

SOPHIE KUIJPER DICKSON SHAWVILLE Nov. 6 2023 Teachers across the Pontiac took to the picket lines on Monday morning to strike for better working conditions and higher wages. The strike action lasted from midnight until 10:30 a.m. the morning of

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Remembrance ceremonies in the Pontiac

Chapeau PIERRE CYR Approximately 90 people attended a ceremony held at the Chapeau cenotaph, opposite St. Joseph’s church, on Sunday morning to remember the sacrifices made by Canadian men and women during the major conflicts that mankind has known over

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A salute to our fallen heroes

In Waters Deep by Eileen Mahoney In ocean wastes no poppies blow, No crosses stand in ordered row, There young hearts sleep… beneath the wave … The spirited, the good, the brave, But stars a constant vigil keep, For them

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