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April 2, 2026

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The end of the Br-EQUITY

This paper marks the last where I will be the editor of THE EQUITY. The reason I’m leaving is, fundamentally, I don’t think I am

Fire ban in effect for the Pontiac

The Ministère des Ressources naturelles et des Forêts has announced a ban on open fires “in or near forests”, according to a MRC Pontiac press

The end of the Br-EQUITY

This paper marks the last where I will be the editor of THE EQUITY. The reason I’m leaving is, fundamentally, I don’t think I am cut out for the job. I was originally attracted to journalism because I wanted to

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Fire ban in effect for the Pontiac

The Ministère des Ressources naturelles et des Forêts has announced a ban on open fires “in or near forests”, according to a MRC Pontiac press release. The ban was in effect as of May 28. A decision made in collaboration

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Jim Coffey: 40 years on the Ottawa River

In an adventure that has come to define his life, Jim Coffey is celebrating his 40th year living and working along the mighty waters of the Ottawa River. The founder, owner and director of Esprit Rafting, Coffey has for decades

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