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March 11, 2026

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Ecofest events go virtual

DARIUS SHAHHEYDARI L’ISLE-AUX-ALLUMETTES June 17 2020 Ecofest, an event held every year at L’Isle-aux-Allumettes, brought its events online this year amid . . .

THE EQUITY brings home awards

CALEB NICKERSON PONTIAC June 4, 2020 On Thursday, the Quebec Community Newspaper Accociation (QCNA) revealed the winners of their annual Better Newspapers contest and The

Sheen prepares for unique Canada Day

CALEB NICKERSON SHEENBORO June 10, 2020 The folks in Sheenboro are preparing to celebrate Canada Day a little differently this year, since the ongoing pandemic

Golf courses reopen in Pontiac

DARIUS SHAHHEYDARI PONTIAC June 10 2020 Since late May, Quebec’s deconfinement plan allowed golf courses to reopen in Pontiac under certain conditions. This was part

Repair stations added to PPJ

CALEB NICKERSON SHAWVILLE June 5, 2020 Members of La Défriche program were on hand on the PPJ trail in Vinton to celebrate the installation of

$300,000 for Outaouais conservation efforts

CHRIS LOWREY PONTIAC June 5, 2020 The federal government announced on Friday that two local environmental conservation organizations will be getting $300,000 in funding. The

Shawville holds vigil for George Floyd

CALEB NICKERSON SHAWVILLE June 5, 2020 On Friday afternoon, members of the local clergy as well as some of their parishioners turned out on Shawville’s

Ecofest events go virtual

DARIUS SHAHHEYDARI L’ISLE-AUX-ALLUMETTES June 17 2020 Ecofest, an event held every year at L’Isle-aux-Allumettes, brought its events online this year amid . . .

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THE EQUITY brings home awards

CALEB NICKERSON PONTIAC June 4, 2020 On Thursday, the Quebec Community Newspaper Accociation (QCNA) revealed the winners of their annual Better Newspapers contest and The Equity’s staff managed to snag a handful of awards. The presentations are usually made at

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Golf courses reopen in Pontiac

DARIUS SHAHHEYDARI PONTIAC June 10 2020 Since late May, Quebec’s deconfinement plan allowed golf courses to reopen in Pontiac under certain conditions. This was part of the third phase which gave the go-ahead to individual outdoor sports and leisure activities.

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Repair stations added to PPJ

CALEB NICKERSON SHAWVILLE June 5, 2020 Members of La Défriche program were on hand on the PPJ trail in Vinton to celebrate the installation of three bike repair stations throughout Pontiac. The stations are . . .

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Summer sports and activities cancelled

CALEB NICKERSON PONTIAC June 10, 2020 At the end of May, the Pontiac Maison des Jeunes announced that they would not be able to conduct their usual programming this summer due to concerns and restrictions about COVID-19. The community organization

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Shawville holds vigil for George Floyd

CALEB NICKERSON SHAWVILLE June 5, 2020 On Friday afternoon, members of the local clergy as well as some of their parishioners turned out on Shawville’s rue Main on Friday to protest police violence. Organized by Rev. Susan Lewis of the

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