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July 9, 2026

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Fort-Coulonge

Chatel wins second term

Sophie Chatel will be representing this riding on Parliament Hill for a second term, winning over half the vote.

Doug Hodgins (left), Kyle Cockerell (centre) and Reuben Hodgins (right) stand in front of what’s left of the Hodgins family home and the extension Cockerell had nearly completed at the time of the fire.

THE EQUITY’s Year in Review

Already feeling nostalgic for last year? In the fourth and final week of THE EQIUTY’s Year in Review, we take a look back on some

THE EQUITY’S Year in Review

Already feeling nostalgic for last year? Well you’re in luck, THE EQUITY’s 2024 Year in Review is here. This week, we take a look back

Comets to return to the ice this fall

Local ownership group buys rights to Bytown Royals, will relocate to Fort Coulonge The Pontiac’s only semi-professional hockey team will make a return to the

Second annual Pontiac Business Expo showcases local talent

Twenty-three Pontiac entrepreneurs from across the region gathered in Fort Coulonge Saturday for the second annual Pontiac Business Expo, organized by the Centre de loisir des Draveurs arena committee.Business owners spent the day networking with other entrepreneurs and potential customers

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Doug Hodgins (left), Kyle Cockerell (centre) and Reuben Hodgins (right) stand in front of what’s left of the Hodgins family home and the extension Cockerell had nearly completed at the time of the fire.

THE EQUITY’s Year in Review

Already feeling nostalgic for last year? In the fourth and final week of THE EQIUTY’s Year in Review, we take a look back on some of the most memorable Pontiac stories from October, November and December.

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THE EQUITY’S Year in Review

Already feeling nostalgic for last year? Well you’re in luck, THE EQUITY’s 2024 Year in Review is here. This week, we take a look back on some of the most memorable Pontiac stories from April, May and June.

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Comets to return to the ice this fall

Local ownership group buys rights to Bytown Royals, will relocate to Fort Coulonge The Pontiac’s only semi-professional hockey team will make a return to the ice this fall in Fort Coulonge, joining the Eastern Ontario Super Hockey League (EOSHL) this

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