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August 27, 2025

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Letters to the Editor

Opinion

Dear Editor, May I through this opinion page be allowed to voice my opinion on the modern practices in our schools? It seems whenever children

Daylight Savings Time

Dear Editor, Thank you Chris. I am so grateful that voices are starting to rise against this insanity of changing our clocks back and forth

New abattoir issue

Dear Editor Am I correct in assuming that hogs cannot be slaughtered in Shawville’s new abattoir because of Muslim religious reasons? (THE EQUITY, Feb. 28)

Response

Dear Editor, In response to Todd Hoffman’s well-researched letter I would like to respond to his comments. First, I would like to thank Mr. Hoffman

Thankful

Dear Editor, Last Wednesday afternoon, we noticed our beloved black lab Mia was not well. Even the word walk meant nothing which was very unusual

Abattoir

Dear Editor, As somebody who grew up in Shawville during times of occasional economic uncertainty, the prospect of 10 additional jobs in our region due

Something we can do

Dear Editor, All my life, our civilization has been under threat of extinction by nuclear warfare. I find that puts a big crease in one’s

Response

Dear Editor, I would like to respond to your editorial from Feb. 28, 2018 entitled “Left Hand meet Right Hand.” Thank you for raising your

My perspective

Dear Editor, I would like to share my perspective on two related articles from last week’s edition of THE EQUITY on the subject matter of

Bravo

Dear Editor, Bravo to the support staff of our medical facilities in Quebec for recently and publicly voicing their concerns with CISSSO’s administration. Recently many

Opinion

Dear Editor, May I through this opinion page be allowed to voice my opinion on the modern practices in our schools? It seems whenever children get into trouble, ie. physically fighting each other they are handing a suspension which to

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Daylight Savings Time

Dear Editor, Thank you Chris. I am so grateful that voices are starting to rise against this insanity of changing our clocks back and forth throughout the year. Why do we ignore the natural patterns of daylight and nighttime? Let’s

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New abattoir issue

Dear Editor Am I correct in assuming that hogs cannot be slaughtered in Shawville’s new abattoir because of Muslim religious reasons? (THE EQUITY, Feb. 28) If I was a hog and pork producer who grew up in the Pontiac, you

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Response

Dear Editor, In response to Todd Hoffman’s well-researched letter I would like to respond to his comments. First, I would like to thank Mr. Hoffman for raising many important facts and issues. The terrazzo tile figurehead of Chief Pontiac-Ottawa Chief

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Thankful

Dear Editor, Last Wednesday afternoon, we noticed our beloved black lab Mia was not well. Even the word walk meant nothing which was very unusual as it normally starts a series of barking and begging. By evening she was having

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Abattoir

Dear Editor, As somebody who grew up in Shawville during times of occasional economic uncertainty, the prospect of 10 additional jobs in our region due to the upcoming construction of a new abattoir is excellent news. Financial assistance, and a

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Something we can do

Dear Editor, All my life, our civilization has been under threat of extinction by nuclear warfare. I find that puts a big crease in one’s sense of well-being and confidence in the powers that govern the world. You see, it

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Response

Dear Editor, I would like to respond to your editorial from Feb. 28, 2018 entitled “Left Hand meet Right Hand.” Thank you for raising your concerns. First I would like to reassure the people of the Pontiac that the GTI

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My perspective

Dear Editor, I would like to share my perspective on two related articles from last week’s edition of THE EQUITY on the subject matter of Chief Pontiac. In “Who was Pontiac?” the general facts of his life and military campaign

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Bravo

Dear Editor, Bravo to the support staff of our medical facilities in Quebec for recently and publicly voicing their concerns with CISSSO’s administration. Recently many healthcare support employees displayed, for the media and general public, placards describing their grievances with

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Expo Shawville Fair 2025

Expo Shawville Fair 2025

August 28, 2025 - September 1, 2025
All Day

The Valley’s Most Family Friendly Fair!

www.shawvillefair.ca

SADC Community Event - Campbell's Bay & Litchfield

SADC Community Event - Campbell's Bay & Litchfield

September 4, 2025
10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Celebrate 40 Years of Local Impact with SADC Pontiac!

We’re thrilled to invite you to join our team as we celebrate SADC Pontiac’s 40 years of local economic development with you in your community. This special presence is part of our exciting year-long tour across all 19 municipalities in our territory.

Come and discover the variety of services we offer, chat about business strategies and opportunities, and connect with our fantastic team. Whether you’re a local business owner, an aspiring entrepreneur, or just curious about what we do, this day is open to all!

Let’s celebrate together and look forward to many more years of growth and community success. Feel free to bring your friends and family, we look forward to seeing you there!

Célébrons 40 ans d’impact local avec la SADC Pontiac !

Nous sommes ravis de vous inviter à vous joindre à notre équipe pour célébrer les 40 ans de développement économique local de la SADC Pontiac, directement dans votre communauté. Cet présence spéciale fait partie de notre tournée à travers toutes les 19 municipalités de notre territoire.

Venez découvrir les services que nous offrons, discuter des stratégies et opportunités d’affaires, et rencontrer notre équipe fantastique. Que vous soyez un propriétaire d’entreprise local, un entrepreneur en herbe, ou simplement curieux de savoir ce que nous faisons, cet événement est ouvert à tous !

Célébrons ensemble et envisageons de nombreuses autres années de croissance et de succès communautaire. N’hésitez pas à venir accompagné(e) de vos amis et de votre famille — au plaisir de vous y voir!

 

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/campbells-bay-litchfield-journee-communautaire-community-day-tickets-1409284199979

Quyon Community Day

Quyon Community Day

September 6, 2025
All Day

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

Salon du livre de Fort-Coulonge

September 6, 2025
10:00 am - 4:00 pm

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.

SADC Community Event - Waltham

SADC Community Event - Waltham

September 11, 2025
10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Celebrate 40 Years of Local Impact with SADC Pontiac!

We’re thrilled to invite you to join our team as we celebrate SADC Pontiac’s 40 years of local economic development with you in your community. This special presence is part of our exciting year-long tour across all 19 municipalities in our territory.

Come and discover the variety of services we offer, chat about business strategies and opportunities, and connect with our fantastic team. Whether you’re a local business owner, an aspiring entrepreneur, or just curious about what we do, this day is open to all!

Let’s celebrate together and look forward to many more years of growth and community success. Feel free to bring your friends and family, we look forward to seeing you there!

Waltham

Célébrons 40 ans d’impact local avec la SADC Pontiac !

Nous sommes ravis de vous inviter à vous joindre à notre équipe pour célébrer les 40 ans de développement économique local de la SADC Pontiac, directement dans votre communauté. Cet présence spéciale fait partie de notre tournée à travers toutes les 19 municipalités de notre territoire.

Venez découvrir les services que nous offrons, discuter des stratégies et opportunités d’affaires, et rencontrer notre équipe fantastique. Que vous soyez un propriétaire d’entreprise local, un entrepreneur en herbe, ou simplement curieux de savoir ce que nous faisons, cet événement est ouvert à tous !

Célébrons ensemble et envisageons de nombreuses autres années de croissance et de succès communautaire. N’hésitez pas à venir accompagné(e) de vos amis et de votre famille — au plaisir de vous y voir!

 

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/waltham-tournee-communautaire-community-day-tickets-1409289134739

Shawville Terry Fox Run 2025 / Course de Terry Fox Shawville 2025

Shawville Terry Fox Run 2025 / Course de Terry Fox Shawville 2025

September 14, 2025
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Join us as we come together to mark the 45th Anniversary of Terry Fox’s Marathon of Hope — a powerful legacy that continues to inspire Canadians from coast to coast. 
Whether you walk, run, cycle, roll, or push a stroller — everyone is welcome!

TO REGISTER OR DONATE: https://run.terryfox.ca/93169

Registration: 1:00 PM | Run Begins: 2:00 PM
Dogs are also welcome, but must remain on a leash.

Route Info:
– 10 km distance
– Bring your water bottle. Water stations along the route

Stay tuned for updates on the BBQ and other family-friendly activities happening on site!

The Terry Fox Run has become a beloved fall tradition in Canada, with over 650 communities — big and small, urban and rural — fundraising together for cancer research.
Let’s keep Shawville proudly among them!!

Joignez-vous à nous pour souligner le 45e anniversaire du Marathon de l’Espoir de Terry Fox.
Que vous marchiez, couriez, rouliez à vélo ou en fauteuil, ou poussiez une poussette — tout le monde est bienvenu !

POUR S’INSCRIRE: https://run.terryfox.ca/93169

Inscriptions : 13 h 00 | Départ de la course : 14 h 00
Les chiens sont aussi les bienvenus, mais doivent être tenus en laisse.
Infos sur le parcours :

– Distance de 10 km
– Postes d’eau tout au long du parcours

Restez à l’écoute pour plus de détails sur le BBQ et d’autres activités familiales sur place !

La Course Terry Fox est devenue une tradition automnale chère aux Canadiens. Plus de 650 communautés se mobilisent chaque année pour amasser des fonds pour la recherche sur le cancer.
Faisons en sorte que Shawville continue de faire partie de cette belle tradition collective!
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