Current Issue

August 13, 2026

Ontario

Swisha outdoors club stays afloat

One of Rapides-des-Joachims’ longstanding non-profit community groups will continue to exist after two new members filled vacant seats at the organization’s annual general meeting on

Waltham notes

ract celebrated Mansfield Village en Fete. There were several activities including baseball, bingo, a canteen and in the evening there was a beautiful display of

Waltham notes

On Thursday afternoon, we attended our youngest grandson Benjamin Perry’s high school graduation. He, along with his fellow classmates graduated from Ecole Secondaire Catholique Embrun. 

Medicare – 1826 vs. 2026

We all hear people complain that the waiting list in the hospitals is too long, no matter where you live. Many people say that they

Waltham notes

We were saddened to hear of the sudden passing of Keith Laroche of Fort Coulonge. Keith was the beloved son of Lucie Rivet (Rocky Bertrand)

Pontiac lad fighting forest fires out west

A Pontiac native is among the teams of firefighters fighting the raging wildfires in British Columbia this summer.  When THE EQUITY caught up with Jeremiah Bastien in late July, he was working near 100 Mile House, where there were several

Read More »

Swisha outdoors club stays afloat

One of Rapides-des-Joachims’ longstanding non-profit community groups will continue to exist after two new members filled vacant seats at the organization’s annual general meeting on July 6.  The Association Plein Air Rapides-des-Joachims Outdoorsmen Club was in danger of folding after

Read More »

Waltham notes

ract celebrated Mansfield Village en Fete. There were several activities including baseball, bingo, a canteen and in the evening there was a beautiful display of fireworks. I sure hope that everyone enjoyed Canada Day. Love and best wishes are extended

Read More »

Waltham notes

On Thursday afternoon, we attended our youngest grandson Benjamin Perry’s high school graduation. He, along with his fellow classmates graduated from Ecole Secondaire Catholique Embrun.  We are very proud of you. Ben will be attending Ottawa University in the fall

Read More »

Medicare – 1826 vs. 2026

We all hear people complain that the waiting list in the hospitals is too long, no matter where you live. Many people say that they cannot get a family doctor. Yes, there is a lineup at the out-person and emergency

Read More »

Waltham notes

We were saddened to hear of the sudden passing of Keith Laroche of Fort Coulonge. Keith was the beloved son of Lucie Rivet (Rocky Bertrand) and the late Michel Jr. Laroche. He was a helpful young man with a big

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.