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Well-known to be among our many idiosyncracies at THE EQUITY is our fascination with local history. What with the 150th anniversaries of Shawville and Bryson
Well-known to be among our many idiosyncracies at THE EQUITY is our fascination with local history. What with the 150th anniversaries of Shawville and Bryson
There’s something charming about a ride through the countryside in a horse-drawn buggy. You get to hear sounds. Cicadas. Birds. You feel the breeze. You
Pontiac is a busy place on Canada Day weekend with all kinds of community events taking place from Sheenboro to Shawville, Calumet to Quyon, and
We have to give credit to Jane Toller for being very clear about her intentions. When she was running for re-election as warden in 2021,
In the Pontiac, we essentially live in the forest. As we’ve seen over the past two weeks, we may hear about forest fires in faraway
We are all trying to make sense of a situation that just doesn’t seem to make sense. We are doing our best to make sure
It was 140 years ago today – on June 7, 1883 – that the very first issue of THE EQUITY was published. To mark the
Now entering its fifth week, the Outaouais-wide school bus drivers’ strike continues to be massively disruptive for students and parents, and underlines why transparency in
The recently introduced bill in the National Assembly by the governing CAQ that will increase the base salary of MNAs from $101,561 to $131,766 is
Jurisdiction is an interesting concept. At one moment you are affected by one set of laws, and then after crossing an imaginary line, you’re suddenly
Well-known to be among our many idiosyncracies at THE EQUITY is our fascination with local history. What with the 150th anniversaries of Shawville and Bryson and the 140th of THE EQUITY all being celebrated this year, there is no time
There’s something charming about a ride through the countryside in a horse-drawn buggy. You get to hear sounds. Cicadas. Birds. You feel the breeze. You see flowers. You become familiar with local sights and associated fragrances. The gentle pace is
Pontiac is a busy place on Canada Day weekend with all kinds of community events taking place from Sheenboro to Shawville, Calumet to Quyon, and many points beyond and in between. Any one of them would be a shining example
We have to give credit to Jane Toller for being very clear about her intentions. When she was running for re-election as warden in 2021, she told us – and we reported on the front page of our September 15
In the Pontiac, we essentially live in the forest. As we’ve seen over the past two weeks, we may hear about forest fires in faraway B.C. and Nova Scotia, but we also experience them here. And not just somewhere else
We are all trying to make sense of a situation that just doesn’t seem to make sense. We are doing our best to make sure everyone knows we support the protection of the French minority within Canada just as long
It was 140 years ago today – on June 7, 1883 – that the very first issue of THE EQUITY was published. To mark the occasion, we have put together a special 140th anniversary supplement which chronicles some of the
Now entering its fifth week, the Outaouais-wide school bus drivers’ strike continues to be massively disruptive for students and parents, and underlines why transparency in how public money is spent is so important. In the Pontiac chapter of this drama,
The recently introduced bill in the National Assembly by the governing CAQ that will increase the base salary of MNAs from $101,561 to $131,766 is a bad policy with horrible timing. At a time when everyone is struggling with food
Jurisdiction is an interesting concept. At one moment you are affected by one set of laws, and then after crossing an imaginary line, you’re suddenly affected by an entirely different set of them. While it may seem boring, for Pontiacers,
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.
The Valley’s Most Family Friendly Fair!
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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