Four municipalities sign new fire service agreement
June 17, 2025
Bryson, Calumet Island, Campbell’s Bay and Litchfield municipalities will begin sharing fire services July 1.
Bryson, Calumet Island, Campbell’s Bay and Litchfield municipalities will begin sharing fire services July 1.
By the time Cathy Stewart and her husband Jack arrived at the Bryson Catholic Women’s league’s annual Valentine’s Day breakfast at 11 a.m. Sunday, the
The decision comes following new rules for municipalities under 2,000 people.
One year out from the next municipal election, THE EQUITY checked in with the 20 people who have been voted in to lead the communities
Santa Claus and his entourage made several appearances in the Pontiac over the weekend, bringing holiday cheer to hundreds of children eager to meet with
Vera and Douglas Smith have been making the trip from their home in Gatineau to the Bryson Lions Club’s dances for some 40 years, and
Gasps of awe and questions of “How?” came from the approximately 130 people crowded into the Bryson Lions Club Sunday afternoon as Ottawa-based magician Chris
Steaming platters of bacon, eggs, beans, sausages, potatoes and pancakes filled the counter at the annual harvest breakfast at the Immaculate Conception Church in Bryson
The Bryson Recreation Association hosted a 3-pitch ball tournament over the weekend. Twelve teams made up of players from all over the region were divided
Suzie Romain-Pullen has mixed feelings about deep fryers. In her almost 10 years of owning Suzie’s Diner in Bryson, the machines have been her livelihood.
Bryson, Calumet Island, Campbell’s Bay and Litchfield municipalities will begin sharing fire services July 1.
By the time Cathy Stewart and her husband Jack arrived at the Bryson Catholic Women’s league’s annual Valentine’s Day breakfast at 11 a.m. Sunday, the kitchen was down to the last scoops of beans Stewart had prepared for the feast.
The decision comes following new rules for municipalities under 2,000 people.
One year out from the next municipal election, THE EQUITY checked in with the 20 people who have been voted in to lead the communities across the Pontiac.
Santa Claus and his entourage made several appearances in the Pontiac over the weekend, bringing holiday cheer to hundreds of children eager to meet with the jovial fellow and place their requests for what they hope to find under the
Vera and Douglas Smith have been making the trip from their home in Gatineau to the Bryson Lions Club’s dances for some 40 years, and Saturday evening’s Halloween dance and dinner was no exception. “It’s my favourite place to dance,”
Gasps of awe and questions of “How?” came from the approximately 130 people crowded into the Bryson Lions Club Sunday afternoon as Ottawa-based magician Chris Pilsworth stunned the audience at the community’s first ever Halloween magic show. The mats on
Steaming platters of bacon, eggs, beans, sausages, potatoes and pancakes filled the counter at the annual harvest breakfast at the Immaculate Conception Church in Bryson Sunday morning. Plates were filled by volunteers from the Catholic Women’s League (CWL) who were
The Bryson Recreation Association hosted a 3-pitch ball tournament over the weekend. Twelve teams made up of players from all over the region were divided into two groups with play on Friday evening and all day Saturday. Once the preliminaries
Suzie Romain-Pullen has mixed feelings about deep fryers. In her almost 10 years of owning Suzie’s Diner in Bryson, the machines have been her livelihood. French fries, chicken fingers and onion rings, among other fried favourites, were enjoyed by many
Happy Canada Day!
The Pontiac Printshop, Cygraphics, The Equity and Calumet Media will be closed for the day, opening again on Wednesday, July 2nd at 10 a.m.
The Bromley Historical Society welcomes Dónall Ó Dubhghaill to speak on “Gaelic Roots: The Irish Language in the Ottawa Valley” on Sunday, July 13, 2pm, at the Old Town Hall, 498 Micksburg Road, Osceola. Renowned for its strong Irish heritage, many of the early Irish settlers of the Ottawa Valley spoke Irish. A Celtic Studies scholar and educator, Mr. Ó Dubhghaill will delve into the rich history of the Irish (Gaelic) language, tracing its ancient roots in Ireland, its journey across the Atlantic, and its vibrant life within the Ottawa Valley. This free presentation is open to the public. Refreshments will be served following the presentation.
The Bromley Historical Society welcomes Dónall Ó Dubhghaill to speak on “Gaelic Roots: The Irish Language in the Ottawa Valley” on Sunday, July 13, 2pm, at the Old Town Hall, 498 Micksburg Road, Osceola. Renowned for its strong Irish heritage, many of the early Irish settlers of the Ottawa Valley spoke Irish. A Celtic Studies scholar and educator, Mr. Ó Dubhghaill will delve into the rich history of the Irish (Gaelic) language, tracing its ancient roots in Ireland, its journey across the Atlantic, and its vibrant life within the Ottawa Valley. This free presentation is open to the public. Refreshments will be served following the presentation.
PPHS REUNION: August 2, 2025
REGISTRATION IS ON AND ACTIVE!
$60 per person (cocktails, dinner)
Come connect with your classmates. Space limited, so registration & payment a must.
E-transfer: pphsreunioncommittee@gmail.com
Cheque: Kathy Wickens (call 613-600-1455)
331 Somerville Drive, Perth, ON K7H 3C6
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