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July 9, 2026

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PHS, DWKS celebrate 2026 grads 

Staff, students and families at Pontiac High School and Dr. Wilbert Keon School celebrated the end of their high school careers on the weekend with

Medicare – 1826 vs. 2026

We all hear people complain that the waiting list in the hospitals is too long, no matter where you live. Many people say that they

Quyon notes

Congratulations to Mackayla Bruce and Justin Dagenais, as they were married on Sat., June 13, at Pine Lodge. It was a beautiful day for this

Waltham notes

We were saddened to hear of the sudden passing of Keith Laroche of Fort Coulonge. Keith was the beloved son of Lucie Rivet (Rocky Bertrand)

Shawville notes

Our sympathies to the Nicholls family on the loss of Frank on June 1, at the age of 89. Our deepest condolences to the Blank

Fortin discusses QLP’s French plan, election 

Pontiac MNA André Fortin spoke with THE EQUITY last week for a recap of the recent parliamentary sitting, and to discuss his party’s new French-language plan and the upcoming provincial election.  This National Assembly session, which ended on June 12,

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PHS, DWKS celebrate 2026 grads 

Staff, students and families at Pontiac High School and Dr. Wilbert Keon School celebrated the end of their high school careers on the weekend with respective end-of-year celebrations. Pontiac High School staff, students and parents descended upon Pine Lodge on

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Cipaille feeds the masses in Fort-Coulonge

Sunday afternoon saw the Knights of Columbus hall in Fort-Coulonge packed with several hundred people for the annual cipaille supper. The traditional meat pie is a favourite in the community, and the turnout offered evidence of this, with tables and

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Otter Lake celebrates 150 with Musical Ride

The RA grounds in Otter Lake were full on Saturday for a celebration marking the town’s 150th anniversary. The celebrations included a barbecue and vendor market, with the ball diamond hosting a performance from the RCMP’s Musical Ride, a traveling

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Medicare – 1826 vs. 2026

We all hear people complain that the waiting list in the hospitals is too long, no matter where you live. Many people say that they cannot get a family doctor. Yes, there is a lineup at the out-person and emergency

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Quyon notes

Congratulations to Mackayla Bruce and Justin Dagenais, as they were married on Sat., June 13, at Pine Lodge. It was a beautiful day for this wonderful young couple, surrounded by family and friends as they became husband and wife. We

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Waltham notes

We were saddened to hear of the sudden passing of Keith Laroche of Fort Coulonge. Keith was the beloved son of Lucie Rivet (Rocky Bertrand) and the late Michel Jr. Laroche. He was a helpful young man with a big

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Shawville notes

Our sympathies to the Nicholls family on the loss of Frank on June 1, at the age of 89. Our deepest condolences to the Blank family on the loss of Keith on June 7. Happy birthday to the people celebrating

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