

Health care is like a battle, says local respiratory therapist
While many people found themselves as frontline workers during the pandemic, no one has been closer to the frontline as Respiratory Therapists (RTs). RTs are


While many people found themselves as frontline workers during the pandemic, no one has been closer to the frontline as Respiratory Therapists (RTs). RTs are


Zainab Al-Mehdar Pontiac April 13, 2022 Some pharmacies in the Pontiac were recently informed by the Ministry of Health and Social Services that the amount


Brett Thoms Quyon April 8, 2022 A petition to establish a sample collection service centre at the Quyon CLSC has been launched by Municipality of


Brett Thoms Fort Coulonge April 4, 2022 Warden Jane Toller announced on Monday that she is the new owner of the Lyn Theatre in Fort


Jeremy Morse Quyon April 1, 2022 On April 1, the Quyon Ferry made its first departure of the season. Although the 10-minute trip across the


Zainab Al-Mehdar Fort Coulonge April 1, 2022 Outdoor activities are coming back as spring ziplines into the Pontiac. For some local adventure Chutes Coulonge Adventure


Brett Thoms Pontiac March 26, 2022 In anticipation of the upcoming public hearings on the proposed disposal facility for low-level radioactive waste at Chalk River,


Jeremy Morse PONTIAC March 30, 2020 Eric Betteridge and Jen Adams have spent a majority of their lives travelling by bike. With their collective experience


Pontiacers were able to “get their green on” as St. Patrick’s Day celebrations resumed for the first time since the pandemic started. Below you will


Brett Thoms Shawville March 17, 2022 The Pontiac Agriculture Society held its annual general meeting on Thursday night. The meeting was held in-person at the


While many people found themselves as frontline workers during the pandemic, no one has been closer to the frontline as Respiratory Therapists (RTs). RTs are medical professionals who deal with pulmonary (lung) issues and cardiovascular health. They’re trained to administer


Zainab Al-Mehdar Pontiac April 13, 2022 Some pharmacies in the Pontiac were recently informed by the Ministry of Health and Social Services that the amount paid to pharmacies for each COVID-19 vaccination would be reduced. This decision led some pharmacists


Brett Thoms Quyon April 8, 2022 A petition to establish a sample collection service centre at the Quyon CLSC has been launched by Municipality of Pontiac (MoP) resident Pat Lusk. As of now, patients in Quyon who require routine lab


Brett Thoms Fort Coulonge April 4, 2022 Warden Jane Toller announced on Monday that she is the new owner of the Lyn Theatre in Fort Coulonge. Toller described her purchase of the theatre as a personal investment and said that


Jeremy Morse Quyon April 1, 2022 On April 1, the Quyon Ferry made its first departure of the season. Although the 10-minute trip across the Ottawa River may not have been history’s grandest voyage, its passengers were enthralled nonetheless. “It’s


Zainab Al-Mehdar Fort Coulonge April 1, 2022 Outdoor activities are coming back as spring ziplines into the Pontiac. For some local adventure Chutes Coulonge Adventure Park announced it is now open and will be introducing some local initiatives as well


Brett Thoms Pontiac March 26, 2022 In anticipation of the upcoming public hearings on the proposed disposal facility for low-level radioactive waste at Chalk River, THE EQUITY has surveyed the mayors of the municipalities that make up the MRC Pontiac


Jeremy Morse PONTIAC March 30, 2020 Eric Betteridge and Jen Adams have spent a majority of their lives travelling by bike. With their collective experience exploring some of North America’s greatest routes, the two decided to settle down in Ottawa.


Pontiacers were able to “get their green on” as St. Patrick’s Day celebrations resumed for the first time since the pandemic started. Below you will find the events that The Equity attended. St. Patrick’s Day in Chichester Jeremy Morse Chichester


Brett Thoms Shawville March 17, 2022 The Pontiac Agriculture Society held its annual general meeting on Thursday night. The meeting was held in-person at the Shawville Arena and was attended by about 30 people. During the proceedings, the society elected
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