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August 27, 2026

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A new face at THE EQUITY

Hello, Emma here! I’m excited to be joining THE EQUITY’s reporting team this summer. I was born and raised across the river in Douglas, Ontario,

PHS Grade 9s give uni a go

Casino games, breathing techniques, and park designing – just a few of the learning activities in which a small group of Grade 9 Pontiac High

CNL appeals federal court order

The proponent of the nuclear waste disposal facility planned for Chalk River, Ont. has challenged a federal court ruling that it had not conducted sufficient

Coulonge arena to get facelift

The committee of volunteers responsible for running the Fort Coulonge arena has been hard at work over the winter to find creative ways to finance

Bertrand returns as Green candidate

Former Green Party candidate for the Pontiac–Kitigan Zibi riding Claude Bertrand wil once again represent the party in the upcoming federal election. After running in

A day to think about our history

On June 1, 2025, we had a chance to take a peak back at our history. Cars were lining the streets of Shawville, from the hill at the hospital to halfway into town. It had been many years since the

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A new face at THE EQUITY

Hello, Emma here! I’m excited to be joining THE EQUITY’s reporting team this summer. I was born and raised across the river in Douglas, Ontario, so I am new to the area but familiar with the region. I am excited

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PHS Grade 9s give uni a go

Casino games, breathing techniques, and park designing – just a few of the learning activities in which a small group of Grade 9 Pontiac High School (PHS) students participated during their week-long stint at university in Ottawa earlier this month.

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Todd Hoffman

Candidates make their pitch: Todd Hoffman

One week out from THE EQUITY’s Conversation with the Candidates federal election event, and less than three weeks out from the election, we are sharing in-depth interviews with the five people vying for the Pontiac-Kitigan Zibi seat. Each candidate was

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CNL appeals federal court order

The proponent of the nuclear waste disposal facility planned for Chalk River, Ont. has challenged a federal court ruling that it had not conducted sufficient consultations with Kebaowek First Nation regarding its plans for the facility, a decision which could

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Coulonge arena to get facelift

The committee of volunteers responsible for running the Fort Coulonge arena has been hard at work over the winter to find creative ways to finance high price-tag expenses that have come up in the past year, and this month, that

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Bertrand returns as Green candidate

Former Green Party candidate for the Pontiac–Kitigan Zibi riding Claude Bertrand wil once again represent the party in the upcoming federal election. After running in 2019, the La Pêche resident took a break for personal reasons in the 2021 election

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