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June 25, 2026

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Nurse recruitment at a standstill

Zainab Al-Mehdar Shawville July 20, 2022 Since February 2020, young families in the Pontiac have not been able to access one of the fundamental services

Community Rally against Bill 96

Zainab Al-Mehdar Shawville May 28, 2022 Approximately 20 or so concerned citizens gathered on the corner of Hwy 148 and Centre Street to rally the

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

Pontiac on ice

Zainab Al-Mehdar Shawville March 1, 2021 Whether skating or curling, community members are excited to be back on the ice with family and friends. The

Candidates on healthcare and climate change

Brett Thoms Pontiac September 13, 2022 This week, as a part of our ongoing election series, THE EQUITY canvassed the candidates of all the parties running in the riding on their policy positions on healthcare and climate change. Starting with

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Nurse recruitment at a standstill

Zainab Al-Mehdar Shawville July 20, 2022 Since February 2020, young families in the Pontiac have not been able to access one of the fundamental services at the Pontiac Hospital due to a pause that had been announced in order to

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Community Rally against Bill 96

Zainab Al-Mehdar Shawville May 28, 2022 Approximately 20 or so concerned citizens gathered on the corner of Hwy 148 and Centre Street to rally the recent passing of Bill 96 by the CAQ Quebec. Organizer and concerned citizen Doreen Lloyd

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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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Pontiac on ice

Zainab Al-Mehdar Shawville March 1, 2021 Whether skating or curling, community members are excited to be back on the ice with family and friends. The national learn-to-skate program run through SkateCanada, is one of many local branches that helps kids

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