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Spirit of the radio alive on the riverbank

Donald Teuma-Castelletti BRISTOL Dec. 9, 2018 Two local churches, Pontiac High School and Valley Heritage Radio were recently infested with all manner of rodent and

Dashing through the Pontiac

Campbell’s Bay and Litchfield held their joint Christmas Parade on Saturday afternoon. Those lining the streets were treated to hot chocolate while they awaited Santa’s

Artist’s daughter speaks to his legacy

Donald Teuma-Castelletti GRAND CALUMET ISLAND Dec. 2, 2018 Residents of Grand Calumet Island had the opportunity to learn about one of the unique residents of

Pontiac Lions Midget A profile

THE EQUITY will be publishing a new weekly series of profiles of the Pontiac Lions Midget A players. Fans of local hockey can enjoy some

Campaigning to end violence against women

Staff from local women’s shelter L’EntourElle teamed up with police to promote the White Ribbon Campaign to end violence against women on Nov. 29. Participants

Seventy kilos of cannabis seized

Chris Lowrey BRISTOL Nov. 20, 2018 Sûreté du Québec officers seized more than 70 kilograms of cannabis in Bristol during a recent drug bust on

One dead after early morning blaze

CALEB NICKERSON Quyon Nov. 24, 2018 On Nov. 24, an early-morning house fire in Quyon claimed the life of one man, who left behind a

Jim’s Lake Road repairs delayed

Chris Lowrey MANSFIELD ET PONTEFRACT Nov. 28, 2018 The roadwork on Jim’s Lake Road has been delayed until spring after an unusually early snowfall. The

Spirit of the radio alive on the riverbank

Donald Teuma-Castelletti BRISTOL Dec. 9, 2018 Two local churches, Pontiac High School and Valley Heritage Radio were recently infested with all manner of rodent and one amphibian with a penchant for dangerous driving, as the Pontiac Community Players (PCP) performed

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Dashing through the Pontiac

Campbell’s Bay and Litchfield held their joint Christmas Parade on Saturday afternoon. Those lining the streets were treated to hot chocolate while they awaited Santa’s arrival. Everyone was welcomed to the R.A. for the chance to meet the jolly man

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Artist’s daughter speaks to his legacy

Donald Teuma-Castelletti GRAND CALUMET ISLAND Dec. 2, 2018 Residents of Grand Calumet Island had the opportunity to learn about one of the unique residents of their home on Saturday, when the daughter of a local artist spoke of her father’s

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Pontiac Lions Midget A profile

THE EQUITY will be publishing a new weekly series of profiles of the Pontiac Lions Midget A players. Fans of local hockey can enjoy some insight into what gives these players the drive to come out and be the best

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Campaigning to end violence against women

Staff from local women’s shelter L’EntourElle teamed up with police to promote the White Ribbon Campaign to end violence against women on Nov. 29. Participants were at high traffic intersections in Allumette Island, Fort Coulonge and Shawville passing out ribbons

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Seventy kilos of cannabis seized

Chris Lowrey BRISTOL Nov. 20, 2018 Sûreté du Québec officers seized more than 70 kilograms of cannabis in Bristol during a recent drug bust on Nov. 20. The officers seized the cannabis as well as equipment used in the production

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One dead after early morning blaze

CALEB NICKERSON Quyon Nov. 24, 2018 On Nov. 24, an early-morning house fire in Quyon claimed the life of one man, who left behind a wife and three children. Municipality of Pontiac Fire Chief Richard Groulx said that they received

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Jim’s Lake Road repairs delayed

Chris Lowrey MANSFIELD ET PONTEFRACT Nov. 28, 2018 The roadwork on Jim’s Lake Road has been delayed until spring after an unusually early snowfall. The disappointing news was delivered at the MRC council of mayors meeting on Nov. 28. Work

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