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January 7, 2026

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Opinion

Time something was done

Dear Editor, As reported in a recent edition of THE EQUITY, Canada’s Auditor General has said that the government is not doing enough to improve

Don’t throw stones

Last week, Ontario Premier Doug Ford angered many when his government announced plans to axe the French language services commissioner and scrap a proposed French

Great turnout

Dear Editor, I wanted to bring your readers’ attention the great turnout on Nov. 5, in Shawville at an evening consultation with Canada’s first ever

Internet as a public good

How important is high speed internet? If you’re the owner of a small business, odds are that you need access to high speed internet in

So true

Dear Editor, I adore my EQUITY. Yes! The article on Mr. Perry! So true! My children were attending PPHS when Mr. Perry was principal. He

Mr. Perry

Dear Editor, It was very nice to read a story on the wonderful life of Mr. Ellard Perry, featured in last week’s EQUITY. The Perry

Communications breakdown

If Pontiac residents want to find out what’s going on at the MRC Pontiac, they won’t find much help at the MRC website. A quick

Trashy decisions

The MRC Pontiac’s social media page exploded with anger this week when photos were posted showing piles of garbage strewn about a section of the

MRC Pontiac Youth Council

Dear Editor, The MRC Council of Mayors voted unanimously to create an MRC Pontiac Youth Council on Sept. 17, 2018. We want the youth of

Time something was done

Dear Editor, As reported in a recent edition of THE EQUITY, Canada’s Auditor General has said that the government is not doing enough to improve access to high speed internet in rural areas. I have been traveling across the Pontiac

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Don’t throw stones

Last week, Ontario Premier Doug Ford angered many when his government announced plans to axe the French language services commissioner and scrap a proposed French language university. Francophones in Ontario protested the move this past weekend and the push back

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Great turnout

Dear Editor, I wanted to bring your readers’ attention the great turnout on Nov. 5, in Shawville at an evening consultation with Canada’s first ever federal Minister for Seniors, Filomena Tassi. Thank you to Café 349 for hosting approximately 50

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Internet as a public good

How important is high speed internet? If you’re the owner of a small business, odds are that you need access to high speed internet in order to be competitive in a world addicted to online shopping. Last week, Canada’s Auditor

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So true

Dear Editor, I adore my EQUITY. Yes! The article on Mr. Perry! So true! My children were attending PPHS when Mr. Perry was principal. He was the best. Plus a painter, wow. Yes, he painted the Auberge de la forêt

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Mr. Perry

Dear Editor, It was very nice to read a story on the wonderful life of Mr. Ellard Perry, featured in last week’s EQUITY. The Perry family were neighbours of ours growing up. I have fond memories of Saturday morning Kids

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Communications breakdown

If Pontiac residents want to find out what’s going on at the MRC Pontiac, they won’t find much help at the MRC website. A quick look at the MRC Pontiac’s staff directory shows that the communications director position remains vacant.

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Trashy decisions

The MRC Pontiac’s social media page exploded with anger this week when photos were posted showing piles of garbage strewn about a section of the Picanoc Road. The photos show everything from residential garbage to appliances to commercial waste. This

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A fine line between skepticism and cynicism

There tends to be two prevailing opinions when it comes to the future of the Pontiac, one that’s jaded and one that’s rose-coloured. The jaded folks look at the industries that have left the region and throw up their hands,

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MRC Pontiac Youth Council

Dear Editor, The MRC Council of Mayors voted unanimously to create an MRC Pontiac Youth Council on Sept. 17, 2018. We want the youth of the Pontiac to know that their voice is important. We want our youth to see

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