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Luke Murphy added to hall of fame

CALEB NICKERSON PONTIAC March 24, 2021 One of the athletes recognized in the Pontiac High School’s inaugural class of inductees has returned home to become

Fatal car crash on Mountain Road

STEPHEN RICCIO MUNICIPALITY OF Chelsea March 23, 2021 A 21 year-old from L’Île du Grand Calumet is currently in critical condition after suffering life-threatening injuries

No new cases recorded at CAP

CALEB NICKERSON SHAWVILLE March 24, 2021 There are no new cases associated with the COVID outbreak at the CHSLD CAP in Shawville, according to an

Regional French courses halted

CALEB NICKERSON PONTIAC March 24, 2021 A regional series of French language classes has halted, leaving former students in turmoil. Put on by the Regional

Pontiac Ouest FD to get search drone

CALEB NICKERSON PONTIAC March 24, 2021 The Pontiac Ouest Fire Department is looking to purchase a high-tech piece of gear to assist them in search

CNL hosts interactive webinar on projects

STEPHEN RICCIO PONTIAC March 17, 2021 Canadian Nuclear Laboratories (CNL) hosted an interactive ‘Fact or Fiction’ webinar on March 17 regarding two of its hopeful

Forestry remains a top issue at MRC meeting

STEPHEN RICCIO MRC PONTIACMarch 17, 2021 Forestry, firearms and delaying elections were some of the top issues during the MRC’s monthly Council of Mayors meeting on March 17. Warden Jane Toller and all 18 mayors were in attendance for the

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Matt Greer hits home run into PHS Hall of Fame

EMILY HSUEH SHAWVILLE March 24, 2021 After nearly two decades of hitting, pitching and coaching, a Pontiac High School alumnus and current teacher has been inducted into the school’s athletic Hall of Fame. Matt Greer grew up in Shawville, having

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Luke Murphy added to hall of fame

CALEB NICKERSON PONTIAC March 24, 2021 One of the athletes recognized in the Pontiac High School’s inaugural class of inductees has returned home to become a teacher and coach at his alma mater. Luke Murphy grew up in Shawville and

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Fatal car crash on Mountain Road

STEPHEN RICCIO MUNICIPALITY OF Chelsea March 23, 2021 A 21 year-old from L’Île du Grand Calumet is currently in critical condition after suffering life-threatening injuries in a fatal single-vehicle accident in Chelsea on March 20. The accident took place at

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Fundraiser for victim of Thorne fire

CALEB NICKERSON THORNE March 24, 2021 A fundraiser has been started for a Thorne man who lost his home in a fire on March 14. The effort was spearheaded by Andria Young, the sister of the victim, Dave Alexander. She

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$10,000 fine for sewage spill in Mansfield

CALEB NICKERSON MANSFIELD ET PONTEFRACT March 18, 2021 A Pontiac man has been hit with a hefty fine by the provincial Ministry of the Environment after he improperly disposed of wastewater several years ago. A press release from the ministry,

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No new cases recorded at CAP

CALEB NICKERSON SHAWVILLE March 24, 2021 There are no new cases associated with the COVID outbreak at the CHSLD CAP in Shawville, according to an email from a CISSSO spokesperson on March 22. The regional health authority acknowledged on March

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Regional French courses halted

CALEB NICKERSON PONTIAC March 24, 2021 A regional series of French language classes has halted, leaving former students in turmoil. Put on by the Regional Association of West Quebecers (RAWQ), the classes had been offered to hundreds of residents of

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Pontiac Ouest FD to get search drone

CALEB NICKERSON PONTIAC March 24, 2021 The Pontiac Ouest Fire Department is looking to purchase a high-tech piece of gear to assist them in search and rescue operations. Speaking to THE EQUITY last week, Chief Glynn Fleury said that he

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CNL hosts interactive webinar on projects

STEPHEN RICCIO PONTIAC March 17, 2021 Canadian Nuclear Laboratories (CNL) hosted an interactive ‘Fact or Fiction’ webinar on March 17 regarding two of its hopeful projects along the Ottawa River: the proposed Near Surface Disposal Facility (NSDF) for low-level waste

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