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September 10, 2026

THE EQUITY

THE EQUITY wins big at QC newspaper awards

Your local newspaper team collected a handful of notable awards at this year’s Quebec Community Newspapers Association gala, including the evening’s most prestigious recognition.

Familiar face to return to THE EQUITY’s newsroom

Big changes in our little newsroom this week. While we’re sad to be losing our summer reporter Emma McGrath (she’s insisting on finishing her journalism degree … how dare she) we’re thrilled to be welcoming veteran Pontiac reporter Caleb Nickerson

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Local paddlers push for more water safety education

Following two local drownings over the past two months, members of the local whitewater paddling community are calling for municipalities and MRCs to do more to support water safety and awareness.  Jim Coffey of Esprit Rafting and rafting instructor Katelyn

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Note to Readers: In-store price change

Even though most of our readers subscribe, there’s still a good number of folks who pick up THE EQUITY now and then from their local depanneur or grocery store. Some grab a copy when their neighbour’s kid is on the

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Graham retires after quarter-century at PHS

Last week, Gord Graham stood in the ravaged mess of his Pontiac High School classroom, staring at the Rubbermaid tote into which he had to squeeze a quarter-century’s worth of belongings. “I used to have the Red Ensign up on

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Ump shortage plaguing minor fastball league

Three weeks into the minor fastball season, local associations are blowing the whistle on an umpire shortage in the region. The Pontiac’s two competitive minor ball associations, located in Shawville and Quyon, have been trying to find officials for the

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