Chatel consults farmers for new ag policy
June 5, 2026
Pontiac farmers and others involved in local food production gathered at the Little Red Wagon Winery on Friday afternoon for a three-hour discussion about the
Pontiac farmers and others involved in local food production gathered at the Little Red Wagon Winery on Friday afternoon for a three-hour discussion about the
The violent winds that swept the Pontiac on Friday evening brought trees and other debris crashing down on powerlines across the territory, leaving over 10,000
As of 11:30 a.m. Saturday morning, Hydro-Québec estimated power would be restored to most homes between 12 p.m. and 5 p.m.
The Luskville Dragway hosted enthusiasts from across Ontario and Quebec for a weekend of competitive racing and community cruise nights. Announcer Arnie Malcolm said he
The Pontiac has never shied away from a good summer shindig, and this collection of photos from the late ‘70s is evidence. In 1978, for
THE EQUITY’s newsroom has compiled a list of some of the most beautiful and accessible places to get out for a swim, hike or to
If your vegetable garden doesn’t pan out quite as planned, you need a last-minute bouquet of flowers or you’re sick of paying too much for
Vulnerable seniors living in the Municipality of Pontiac can now sign up for a weekly meal program that will see three fresh home-cooked dishes delivered
A single-vehicle accident on Hwy. 148 in Luskville early Saturday morning sent a 36-year-old man to hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries. At around 4:15
Over the weekend, some 70 residents were evacuated from their homes in Mansfield-et-Pontefract, and on Monday, the neighbouring municipality of Fort-Coulonge declared a state of
Pontiac farmers and others involved in local food production gathered at the Little Red Wagon Winery on Friday afternoon for a three-hour discussion about the future of Canada’s agricultural industry. The discussion was facilitated by Pontiac-Kitigan Zibi MP Sophie Chatel
The violent winds that swept the Pontiac on Friday evening brought trees and other debris crashing down on powerlines across the territory, leaving over 10,000 residences in the dark that night. In an email Saturday, Hydro-Québec spokesperson Annie Beaudoin said
As of 11:30 a.m. Saturday morning, Hydro-Québec estimated power would be restored to most homes between 12 p.m. and 5 p.m.
The Luskville Dragway hosted enthusiasts from across Ontario and Quebec for a weekend of competitive racing and community cruise nights. Announcer Arnie Malcolm said he was pleased to see such a strong turnout for what he expects to be a
The Pontiac has never shied away from a good summer shindig, and this collection of photos from the late ‘70s is evidence. In 1978, for example, the Shawville Canada Day parade had over 100 entries. These photos were pulled from
THE EQUITY’s newsroom has compiled a list of some of the most beautiful and accessible places to get out for a swim, hike or to camp overnight without having to leave the county. Though this list is not comprehensive, we
If your vegetable garden doesn’t pan out quite as planned, you need a last-minute bouquet of flowers or you’re sick of paying too much for eggs at the grocery store, Pontiac farmers have you covered. Stop by any of the
Vulnerable seniors living in the Municipality of Pontiac can now sign up for a weekly meal program that will see three fresh home-cooked dishes delivered to their doorstep every Monday. The service, which officially began in April, is being offered
A single-vehicle accident on Hwy. 148 in Luskville early Saturday morning sent a 36-year-old man to hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries. At around 4:15 a.m. emergency crews were called to the intersection of Hwy. 148 and chemin de la
Over the weekend, some 70 residents were evacuated from their homes in Mansfield-et-Pontefract, and on Monday, the neighbouring municipality of Fort-Coulonge declared a state of emergency. River levels are expected to stabilize and begin receding by mid-week.
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