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September 10, 2026

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It’s no secret the local news business is not without its challenges these days. While newspapers across the country are cutting back, outsourcing, or closing

Thefts at Polaris dealer

Four vehicles were stolen from Campbell’s Polaris in Shawville after the business had closed for the day on July 26.

Iconic Quyon mill reopens to public

After over three years of hard work, Bristol farmers Isabelle Lajoie and Marc Bergeron threw open the doors of Quyon’s iconic Egan Mill on Friday

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Updates at THE EQUITY

It’s no secret the local news business is not without its challenges these days. While newspapers across the country are cutting back, outsourcing, or closing altogether, we have been finding ways to invest in our product and delivery methods.  Over

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Egan Mill hosts first annual bread bake-off

Six local bakers tested their skills in a new competition held on Saturday in Quyon, for which they had to produce bread using flour milled at the recently reopened Egan Mill.  Participants picked up their locally-milled flour last week, and

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Note to Readers: In-store price change

Even though most of our readers subscribe, there’s still a good number of folks who pick up THE EQUITY now and then from their local depanneur or grocery store. Some grab a copy when their neighbour’s kid is on the

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New owners planning expansion of Shawville gym

Victoria Place Gym in Shawville is now under new ownership. A young local couple has purchased the business with ambitious plans to bring more fitness opportunities to the facility. Nick Emmerson and his partner Kendal Lang will relaunch the gym

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Iconic Quyon mill reopens to public

After over three years of hard work, Bristol farmers Isabelle Lajoie and Marc Bergeron threw open the doors of Quyon’s iconic Egan Mill on Friday morning, inviting the community to take a tour of the building that has stood unused

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