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March 11, 2026

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Just what we needed

Dear Editor,  Just what we needed – another war. I’m struck by how Afghanistan rhymes with Viet Nam, and Iraq and Iran. The U.S. warmongers

Here we go again

For those old enough to remember the post 9/11 period and the early years of the so-called global war on terror, this past week has

Quyon notes

Congratulations to the figure skaters from Shawville who attended the Vaudreuil Invitational this past weekend. I saw photos and video on Facebook of the performances

Waltham notes

We were saddened to hear of the passing of Sharon Durocher-Fleming, of Chapeau. She was the beloved wife of Herbert Fleming. Sharon was born and

Shawville notes

Our deepest condolences to the Trudel family on the loss of Peter on Feb. 22, at the age of 73.  Happy belated birthday to Addison

Note to Readers: Printing Changes

The March 11th issue of THE EQUITY will be the last printed with our friends in Winchester, Ont., who announced this week that they will

Against ag research cuts

Editor, Prime Minister Carney likes to say his government is investing in Canada, but his recent cuts to agriculture research (as well as other federal

The spaces that hold us

This week’s paper shares several stories about people across the Pontiac organizing themselves to hold onto the spaces that hold us.  In Pontiac county’s northeastern

Quyon notes

Congratulations to Mandy Renaud and Ben Dubeau, as they welcomed a baby boy recently. They named their sweet boy Evan Liam, and he is a

Just what we needed

Dear Editor,  Just what we needed – another war. I’m struck by how Afghanistan rhymes with Viet Nam, and Iraq and Iran. The U.S. warmongers just won’t learn from past disasters.  This unforced error was instigated by the collector of

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Here we go again

For those old enough to remember the post 9/11 period and the early years of the so-called global war on terror, this past week has been like an acid flashback.  Back then it would have been hard to believe that

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Quyon notes

Congratulations to the figure skaters from Shawville who attended the Vaudreuil Invitational this past weekend. I saw photos and video on Facebook of the performances of both Molly Dowe and Kenzie Smith, and they did an amazing job. A big

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Waltham notes

We were saddened to hear of the passing of Sharon Durocher-Fleming, of Chapeau. She was the beloved wife of Herbert Fleming. Sharon was born and raised in Waltham. She was a woman of remarkable strength, dedication and heart. The love

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Shawville notes

Our deepest condolences to the Trudel family on the loss of Peter on Feb. 22, at the age of 73.  Happy belated birthday to Addison Lacourse who celebrated his special day on Mar. 10. The Weather Channel has a special

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Note to Readers: Printing Changes

The March 11th issue of THE EQUITY will be the last printed with our friends in Winchester, Ont., who announced this week that they will cease newspaper printing. We have worked with Winchester for several years, and thank them for

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Against ag research cuts

Editor, Prime Minister Carney likes to say his government is investing in Canada, but his recent cuts to agriculture research (as well as other federal research programs) make a mockery of that statement.  We have been told that the federal

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The spaces that hold us

This week’s paper shares several stories about people across the Pontiac organizing themselves to hold onto the spaces that hold us.  In Pontiac county’s northeastern corner, Danford Lake residents celebrated the beginning of a new chapter for their beloved community

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Quyon notes

Congratulations to Mandy Renaud and Ben Dubeau, as they welcomed a baby boy recently. They named their sweet boy Evan Liam, and he is a baby brother for Ava. Wishing the whole family all the best. Our condolences to Garry

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