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Mayor of Fort Coulonge steps down

MIKE ATHEY FORT COULONGE Nov. 11, 2020 The mayor of Fort Coulonge resigned from his position on Nov. 11, three years into his four-year term.

Local Navy vet recalls days at sea

CALEB NICKERSON For the past 20 years or so, Mark Keller has been a staple at the Remembrance Day ceremonies in his hometown of Ladysmith.

Shawville residents gather in remembrance

STEPHEN RICCIO SHAWVILLE Nov. 11, 2020 Despite pandemic-imposed restrictions and some light rain, residents still found a way to honour fallen Canadian veterans at the

L’Entournelle anti-violence campaign goes virtual

MIKE ATHEY FORT COULONGE Nov. 25, 2020  A local women’s shelter in Fort Coulonge is holding its annual campaign against violence towards women though the pandemic is forcing changes to events and even some cancellations. Starting on Nov. 25, L’Entourelle

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Driving for Success program ready to roll

STEPHEN RICCIO PONTIAC Nov. 25 2020  Getting a driver’s license can be a challenge for Pontiac youth, but they now have a leg up, with the West Pontiac Connects (WPC) on the verge of beginning their Driving for Success program.

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Mayor of Fort Coulonge steps down

MIKE ATHEY FORT COULONGE Nov. 11, 2020 The mayor of Fort Coulonge resigned from his position on Nov. 11, three years into his four-year term. Gaston Allard stepped down to concentrate on a job opportunity he said fell into his

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Local Navy vet recalls days at sea

CALEB NICKERSON For the past 20 years or so, Mark Keller has been a staple at the Remembrance Day ceremonies in his hometown of Ladysmith. This year’s celebrations were a little different, but Keller said things were more or less

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Santa Claus parade to go ahead, with changes

CALEB NICKERSON SHAWVILLE Nov. 18, 2020 The Shawville Santa Claus parade will likely go ahead this year, as long as the region retains its orange zone designation. However, as Shawville councillor Patty Moffatt explained in an interview with THE EQUITY,

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Shawville residents gather in remembrance

STEPHEN RICCIO SHAWVILLE Nov. 11, 2020 Despite pandemic-imposed restrictions and some light rain, residents still found a way to honour fallen Canadian veterans at the Shawville Veterans Park for Remembrance Day. Several dozen gathered in a social-distanced manner on Nov.

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Fallen remembered in Bristol service

MIKE ATHEY BRISTOL Nov. 11, 2020 A small Remembrance Day service took place in Bristol on Nov. 11 to recognize the sacrifice of those who lost their lives while fighting wars for our country. A group of around 30 residents

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