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July 9, 2026

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The Voice of the Pontiac Turns 140

At a time when print media are facing unprecedented challenges across the country and local newspapers are disappearing at an alarming rate, the fact that

Pontiac’s Women of Business

What motivates you to continue to run your business? I am, in general, a very busy person. Anyone who knows me laughs because I don’t

Behind the Wheel

Through his artistic pottery, Clement Hoeck brings a touch of Asian style to the Pontiac. His work is a fusion of traditional South Korean aesthetics

Receptionists: the people making it all happen

To honour Administrative Professionals Day (Apr. 24) THE EQUITY spoke with people working in offices across three sectors in the Pontiac region (business, politics, and health) about what their day-to-day is like, and what keeps them coming back to work.

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Quyon’s Clarendon Café reopens this week

New highway location for family restaurant will mean more traffic CHARLES DICKSON Quyon August 11, 2023 Thirty-three year-old Mitch Trudeau, born and raised in Quyon, seems determined to make a go of the restaurant business in his home town. It

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The Voice of the Pontiac Turns 140

At a time when print media are facing unprecedented challenges across the country and local newspapers are disappearing at an alarming rate, the fact that this year marks the 140th anniversary of THE EQUITY is a remarkable achievement. The first

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Pontiac’s Women of Business

What motivates you to continue to run your business? I am, in general, a very busy person. Anyone who knows me laughs because I don’t know how to sit still. I like to keep busy and thankfully with that extra

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Behind the Wheel

Through his artistic pottery, Clement Hoeck brings a touch of Asian style to the Pontiac. His work is a fusion of traditional South Korean aesthetics and practical Quebecois functionality. From his studio in Campbell’s Bay, the seasoned ceramicist sat down

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Business owners react to red zone restrictions

EMILY HSUEH PONTIAC Dec. 23, 2020 As COVID-19 cases in Quebec continue to surge, Premier François Legault announced on Dec. 15 that the entire province will enter the red zone. Effective Dec. 16, all non-essential businesses will have to close

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