THE EQUITY’s Year in Review
January 6, 2025
Already feeling nostalgic for last year? Well you’re in luck, as here begins THE EQUITY’s 2024 Year in Review. Over the next four issues, we’ll
Already feeling nostalgic for last year? Well you’re in luck, as here begins THE EQUITY’s 2024 Year in Review. Over the next four issues, we’ll
“They are the last generation of Comets that are still with us, so it’s important for us to recognize those guys. They bring a lot
The first few rows of pews at the Shawville United Church were full on Saturday morning for a information session on suicide and depression from
On Jan. 1, Jean-Marc Chartrand celebrated the birthday of his late brother Robert Chartrand by announcing how much money was raised from the second annual
Over the past two weeks volunteer birders pulled out their binoculars and notepads for the 125th annual Christmas Bird Count. The event, which is held
As part of an ongoing series, we are publishing one recipe every week from Pontiac County Recipes, a small book that is home to a
While the province says cuts should not affect students’ learning experiences, WQSB chairwoman Joanne Labadie says the board will be hard-pressed to come up with
A bin fire at Clarendon’s McGrimmon Cartage landfill over the holidays has offered an important lesson on proper disposal of fire hazards at the dump.
Already feeling nostalgic for last year? Well you’re in luck, as here begins THE EQUITY’s 2024 Year in Review. Over the next four issues, we’ll take some time to look back on some of last year’s most memorable Pontiac stories.
“They are the last generation of Comets that are still with us, so it’s important for us to recognize those guys. They bring a lot of stories to that Comets logo,” said Comets goalie Danick Boisvert, who organized the moment
The first few rows of pews at the Shawville United Church were full on Saturday morning for a information session on suicide and depression from local family physician Karen Chambers of Clinique du Lac and Justin Bertrand, who offers career
On Jan. 1, Jean-Marc Chartrand celebrated the birthday of his late brother Robert Chartrand by announcing how much money was raised from the second annual Robert Chartrand Memorial Tournament, held last October, and where the money was donated. Chartrand said
Over the past two weeks volunteer birders pulled out their binoculars and notepads for the 125th annual Christmas Bird Count. The event, which is held by the National Audubon Society and was facilitated locally by volunteers and members of the
As part of an ongoing series, we are publishing one recipe every week from Pontiac County Recipes, a small book that is home to a collection of kitchen secrets from across the region, published by Pontiac Printshop in 1968. Our
While the province says cuts should not affect students’ learning experiences, WQSB chairwoman Joanne Labadie says the board will be hard-pressed to come up with solutions that do not impact students in some way.
A bin fire at Clarendon’s McGrimmon Cartage landfill over the holidays has offered an important lesson on proper disposal of fire hazards at the dump. Shortly after noon on Dec. 27, dump employee Ethan Hartman called 9-1-1 when he saw
Come help us celebrate our 166th Cobden Fair! This year’s fair is perfect for all ages! It will be the perfect family event. Join us on Friday, August 22nd, 2025 until Sunday, August 24th, 2025.
Enjoy Cope Amusements midway, livestock shows, food and craft vendors, scavenger hunt, bingo and non-stop entertainment all weekend long! Our infamous Demolition Derby and Beer Tent on Saturday night! Plus, Ry-J’s Rock Climbing Wall, MTK Racetrack Racing, Mini Golf, The Skills Ontario – Trades and Tech Truck and don’t forget to join us for dinner on Friday and Saturday night! And….so much more! And again this year we are offering Pay One Price! Buy your Advance Passes for $16 online or in person.
On Friday and Saturday, tickets at the gate will cost $20. On Sunday tickets at the gate will cost $16.
End your summer with Flair, come to the Cobden Fair!
Come see the Pontiac Community Players perform “Twain’s at Mill Dam Park in Shawville! Weather dependent. If it rains the day of the show, we will cancel on our facebook page. Stay tuned folks!! Free admission for all, bring your own chair. Saturday, August 23rd at 2 p.m.
Quyon Community Day – Sept 6th!! FREE Entry!!
NEW this year… the Great Canadian Lumberjacks will put on 3 demonstrations (noon, 3 & 7 pm) and the DRONES are coming back…
Live local musicians will once again hit the stage and this year “Chicken Fried” will keep us all singing and dancing into the night!!!
The Quyon Lions are once again providing a Roast Beef dinner – info on how to purchase dinner tickets will be provided soon.
And that’s not all….. the annual 3-pitch ball tournament starts Friday night and plenty of Children’s activities will be set up in the park!!!
See ya there!!!!
Salon du livre de Fort-Coulonge, le 6 septembre 2025 de 10h à 16h à la salle de conférence du Pontiac, 204 rue principale, Fort-Coulonge, QC J0X 1V0.
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