Chatel consults farmers for new ag policy
June 5, 2026
Pontiac farmers and others involved in local food production gathered at the Little Red Wagon Winery on Friday afternoon for a three-hour discussion about the
Pontiac farmers and others involved in local food production gathered at the Little Red Wagon Winery on Friday afternoon for a three-hour discussion about the
At the MRC Pontiac public meeting on May 21, council passed a resolution requesting that the Municipality of Rapides-des-Joachims be recognized as a remote/isolated community
Dozens of firefighters from four Pontiac municipalities gathered at the Campbell’s Bay RA hall on Saturday evening to raise their glasses to another year of
Several dignitaries were on hand Friday afternoon to celebrate the opening of a new health and wellness centre in Mansfield-et-Pontefract. Christine Landry, owner of Harmonie
On Monday (Mar. 23), MRC communications advisor Francis Beausoleil announced that he was resigning, effective Mar. 31. “For my part, I am leaving to take
Feeling nostalgic for 2025? You’ll enjoy THE EQUITY’s 2025 Year in Review. Over the next four weeks, we’ll take some time to look back on
The federal government tabled its first budget under Prime Minister Mark Carney last week. The budget proposes significant investments in housing, infrastructure and defence (to
The Federal Liberal caucus is meeting in Edmonton this week to discuss priorities before Parliament resumes on Monday, Sept. 15. THE EQUITY spoke with Pontiac-Kitigan
Your one-stop-shop to make the most of your Shawville Fair weekend has arrived. Plus, from market goat clipping to derby car building, get a behind-the-scenes
We checked in with the candidates who weren’t elected to hear what they made of last week’s results.
Pontiac farmers and others involved in local food production gathered at the Little Red Wagon Winery on Friday afternoon for a three-hour discussion about the future of Canada’s agricultural industry. The discussion was facilitated by Pontiac-Kitigan Zibi MP Sophie Chatel
At the MRC Pontiac public meeting on May 21, council passed a resolution requesting that the Municipality of Rapides-des-Joachims be recognized as a remote/isolated community by Quebec’s Ministry of Health and Social Services. The resolution highlights the difficulties faced in
Dozens of firefighters from four Pontiac municipalities gathered at the Campbell’s Bay RA hall on Saturday evening to raise their glasses to another year of community service and celebrate milestones for several among them. Last July, the Bryson-Grand-Calumet Fire Department
Several dignitaries were on hand Friday afternoon to celebrate the opening of a new health and wellness centre in Mansfield-et-Pontefract. Christine Landry, owner of Harmonie Haven, said that she would be offering a host of new health and wellness services
On Monday (Mar. 23), MRC communications advisor Francis Beausoleil announced that he was resigning, effective Mar. 31. “For my part, I am leaving to take on new challenges, closer to home and directly related to my academic background and personal
Feeling nostalgic for 2025? You’ll enjoy THE EQUITY’s 2025 Year in Review. Over the next four weeks, we’ll take some time to look back on some of last year’s most memorable stories, starting with Pontiac’s first baby of 2025.
The federal government tabled its first budget under Prime Minister Mark Carney last week. The budget proposes significant investments in housing, infrastructure and defence (to the tune of $81.8 billion), to be funded by an increased debt load as well
The Federal Liberal caucus is meeting in Edmonton this week to discuss priorities before Parliament resumes on Monday, Sept. 15. THE EQUITY spoke with Pontiac-Kitigan Zibi MP Sophie Chatel as she gears up to return to the House of Commons,
Your one-stop-shop to make the most of your Shawville Fair weekend has arrived. Plus, from market goat clipping to derby car building, get a behind-the-scenes look at just some of the ways Pontiac residents are getting ready for this year’s
We checked in with the candidates who weren’t elected to hear what they made of last week’s results.
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