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LiveWell inks Southern deal

CHRIS LOWREY PONTIAC Aug. 22, 2018 The cannabis production company that’s in the midst of constructing a 600,000 square foot growing facility and research and

The young man and the river

There’s one young entrepreneur in Norway Bay who is doing what many adults can only dream of, as he combines his passion for sport with

Fortin launches campaign in Aylmer

CHRIS LOWREY AYLMER Aug. 26, 2018 Dozens of supporters packed into Pontiac MNA André Fortin’s campaign office on Aug. 26 to cheer him on as

NUCLEAR: Downtown info sessions, protest

CHARLES DICKSON OTTAWA Aug. 21-22, 2018 “The plan to entomb and abandon radioactive carcasses of nuclear reactors next to major rivers is an abomination,” says

Pontiac pool proponents push petition

CALEB NICKERSON FORT COULONGE Aug. 24, 2018 On Friday morning, proponents of the Pontiac pool project gathered outside the Draveurs Leisure Centre in Fort Coulonge

CAQ tap Olive Kamanyana for Pontiac

CALEB NICKERSON PONTIAC Aug. 29, 2018 On Aug. 23, The Equity sat down with Coalition Avenir Quebec (CAQ)’s candidate for the Pontiac riding, Olive Kamanyana.

Fundraising for women’s health

CALEB NICKERSON SHAWVILLE Aug. 22, 2018 On Aug. 22, a group of local women gathered at Dr. S.E. McDowell Elementary in Shawville to raise funds

LiveWell inks Southern deal

CHRIS LOWREY PONTIAC Aug. 22, 2018 The cannabis production company that’s in the midst of constructing a 600,000 square foot growing facility and research and innovation centre in Litchfield has inked a deal with Brazil. The deal will see LiveWell

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Local hops co-op debuts seal of approval

CALEB NICKERSON ALLUMETTES ISLAND Aug. 22, 2018 On Aug. 22, local hops producers hosted a press conference to announce a new seal of approval to distinguish their products from the rest. Taking place at the Lupuline Hop Yard on Allumettes

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The young man and the river

There’s one young entrepreneur in Norway Bay who is doing what many adults can only dream of, as he combines his passion for sport with money-making opportunities. Starting out with a simple aluminum boat and electric motor three years ago,

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Fortin launches campaign in Aylmer

CHRIS LOWREY AYLMER Aug. 26, 2018 Dozens of supporters packed into Pontiac MNA André Fortin’s campaign office on Aug. 26 to cheer him on as he launched his campaign for the Quebec election. Fortin was introduced by MRC Pontiac Warden

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NUCLEAR: Downtown info sessions, protest

CHARLES DICKSON OTTAWA Aug. 21-22, 2018 “The plan to entomb and abandon radioactive carcasses of nuclear reactors next to major rivers is an abomination,” says Dr. Gordon Edwards, President of the Canadian Coalition for Nuclear Responsibility. Speaking at a press

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NDP of Quebec choose Pontiac representative

CHRIS LOWREY PONTIAC Aug. 29, 2018 After re-emerging as a provincial political party in 2014 and electing their leader earlier this year, the New Democratic Party of Quebec (NDPQ) is hitting the campaign trail. The party has chosen 22 year-old

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Julia Wilkie stands for Quebec Solidaire

CALEB NICKERSON PONTIAC Aug. 29, 2018 With voters across the province heading to the polls in just over a month, left-wing party Quebec Solidaire (QS) has announced their candidate for the Pontiac riding. Julia Wilkie is currently studying cinema at

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Pontiac pool proponents push petition

CALEB NICKERSON FORT COULONGE Aug. 24, 2018 On Friday morning, proponents of the Pontiac pool project gathered outside the Draveurs Leisure Centre in Fort Coulonge to mark the official launch of their support campaign. Pontiac Warden Jane Toller, who is

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CAQ tap Olive Kamanyana for Pontiac

CALEB NICKERSON PONTIAC Aug. 29, 2018 On Aug. 23, The Equity sat down with Coalition Avenir Quebec (CAQ)’s candidate for the Pontiac riding, Olive Kamanyana. Though she resides in Gatineau, outside of the Pontiac, Kamanyana said she took an interest

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Fundraising for women’s health

CALEB NICKERSON SHAWVILLE Aug. 22, 2018 On Aug. 22, a group of local women gathered at Dr. S.E. McDowell Elementary in Shawville to raise funds and awareness in support of women’s health. Organized by Courtney Dubeau and Saphia Massarwy, the

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