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April 23, 2026

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An unsung hero of the Shawville Fair

Pontiac native, national country music star and long-time promoter and talent agent for the Shawville Fair, Ron Sparling, is set to be honoured at the

Community Rally against Bill 96

Zainab Al-Mehdar Shawville May 28, 2022 Approximately 20 or so concerned citizens gathered on the corner of Hwy 148 and Centre Street to rally the

Springing into the Spring Fair

Zainab Al-Mehdar Shawville May 19, 2022 With a lot of planning the Home and School Committee for McDowell Elementary School put on their first in-person

Resignations in the MoP and MRC

Brett Thoms Pontiac May 6 2022 The director general of the Municipality of Pontiac and the economic development director of the MRC Pontiac both announced

An unsung hero of the Shawville Fair

Pontiac native, national country music star and long-time promoter and talent agent for the Shawville Fair, Ron Sparling, is set to be honoured at the upcoming fair. Born in 1940 in Campbell’s Bay, Que. Sparling went on to be a

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Community Rally against Bill 96

Zainab Al-Mehdar Shawville May 28, 2022 Approximately 20 or so concerned citizens gathered on the corner of Hwy 148 and Centre Street to rally the recent passing of Bill 96 by the CAQ Quebec. Organizer and concerned citizen Doreen Lloyd

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Springing into the Spring Fair

Zainab Al-Mehdar Shawville May 19, 2022 With a lot of planning the Home and School Committee for McDowell Elementary School put on their first in-person spring fair since the pandemic hit in 2019. It is the biggest fundraiser they hold

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Ribbon cut for Bristol’s new rescue boat

Brett Thoms Bristol May 21, 2022 The Bristol Fire Department officially inaugurated its new rescue boat on Saturday. The purchase of the boat was largely financed with donations from the community. In total, Bristol residents raised about $30,000 in 10

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Cyndy Phillips departs position at MRC

Brett Thoms Pontiac May 10, 2022 Cyndy Phillips sat down for an interview with THE EQUITY to talk about her time as economic development director. She started the interview with an explanation of what the duties of the Director of

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Resignations in the MoP and MRC

Brett Thoms Pontiac May 6 2022 The director general of the Municipality of Pontiac and the economic development director of the MRC Pontiac both announced they will be resigning their positions. Pierre Said, director general of the Municipality of Pontiac

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