The $525,000 in funding will support the municipalities in working towards sharing administrative, public works and waste management services.
The municipalities announced the pilot project on Thursday.
The ferry’s first trip crossed the Ottawa River at 5:30 a.m. on Mar. 26.
My son and grandson are powerlifters. Saturday past, I watched them beat their own records and lift incredible weights. Strength when it is visible in
Our community was saddened to hear of the passing of Tom Murdock last week. Tom and his wife Leona have had a long-standing reputation for
Our condolences to the Sharpe family on the loss of Ruth on Feb. 28, at the age of 81 in Lethbridge, Alberta. Our sympathies
Happy Spring everyone! It sure doesn’t feel like it with all the snow that we have been getting in the last couple of days. Although
Recent developments around the world and at home have reminded us of the importance of good friends and neighbours. I once wrote a series of
Dear Editor, Artificial Ignorance; the new blue goo for the hard of thinking. It seems to be what everybody’s talking about, and worrying about. There
Dear Editor, Can I borrow a cup of transparency? According to Google, “transparency” is the open, honest, and accessible sharing of information, acting as a
Last week, with the flip of a switch, Pontiac mayors voted unanimously to end the MRC’s work-from-home policy. There was no consultation with its 40
Fort-Coulonge firefighters spent Friday morning rescuing a scared cat from a tree. Assistant chief Gilles Dionne said the department got the call around 9 a.m.
Non-profit group the Regional Association of West Quebecers (RAWQ) is in transition after terminating its acting executive director Alina Holmes earlier this month (see our
Coroners call for Hwy. 50 widening, safety barriers Two Quebec coroners issued a report last week related to several deaths on Hwy. 50, which connects Gatineau
After losing $75,000 in funding last year, the Manoir St. Joseph in Campbell’s Bay says its activity programming for senior residents has remained unchanged. Last
Fifteen hockey teams duked it out three-on-three style at the Centre de Loisirs des Draveurs arena in Fort-Coulonge over the weekend in the 13th annual
Couples were slow-dancing and grooving to the music at the Bryson Lions Hall on Saturday night for an old-time dance put on by the club.
This week we are continuing our dive into the Wyman Women’s Institute Cook Book, published on the occasion of the group’s 60th anniversary in 1973.
Around 10 girls tried out hockey for the first time in Shawville on Saturday afternoon in an event organized by the Shawville District Minor Hockey
The Pontiac High School (PHS) auditorium was rockin’ and rollin’ last week for the school’s production of Rock of Ages, which sold out four times
The Shawville arena was buzzing with anticipation on Friday evening as family and friends of the Shawville Figure Skating Club’s 105 members filed through its
Promutuel Insurance donated $20,000 to Bouffe Pontiac on Thursday morning, money the food bank says will go straight to buying more food for its shelves.
Council also approved new MRC committee members, and the election spending report for warden candidates.
Otter Lake council voted at its Feb. 10 council meeting to appoint longtime firefighter Ronnie Vadneau to the position of fire chief, replacing Denis Chaussé.
With four floor crossings in as many months, Prime Minister Mark Carney now ranks third on the list of Canadian Prime Ministers who have courted
Editor, Trump’s reliance on the soon to be outdated “Golden Dome” defence system is another indication that he lives in the past. His decision-making is
You’ve probably noticed that meat has become more expensive. This leads shoppers to look for other sources of protein. Yes, pork and chicken are a
Fifty years ago I taught my first Sunday school class in a large church. I was excited and scared at the same time, so I
Congratulations to Gregory Wilkinson and Stephanie Marcus, as they welcomed a baby boy on Mar. 10. They named their son Myles, and he is a
Our condolences to the Pepin family on the loss of Margaret on Mar. 7, at the age of 65. This past week we have had
I sure hope that everyone enjoyed St. Patrick’s Day. The ice storm that we had in our area this past week was not as bad
Bloc, Libs set for rematch in federal riding of Terrebonne Following a Supreme Court decision back in February overturning its 2025 federal election result, the
Graham cited disagreements over the fate of a Pontiac Station property as a reason for his resignation.
St. Patrick’s Day celebrations took the Pontiac by storm this weekend. As always, Quyon led the Pontiac in St. Paddy’s spirit, kicking off the weekend
Waltham council tried something new on Monday evening (Mar. 16), opening its monthly working sessions so that interested members of the public can witness the
Crews were on scene for around six hours putting it out. The cause of the blaze is unknown.
The Pontiac Meteors women’s hockey team hosted its second annual tournament on home ice in Fort-Coulonge over the weekend. The event drew eight teams from
Hydro-Québec said its expects power will be restored to most homes by midnight Mar. 12.
This week we are continuing our dive into the Wyman Women’s Institute Cook Book, published on the occasion of the group’s 60th anniversary in 1973.
School boards have cancelled buses and announced schools and daycares will be closed because of the weather.
Dear Editor, Just what we needed – another war. I’m struck by how Afghanistan rhymes with Viet Nam, and Iraq and Iran. The U.S. warmongers
Before any important decisions are made, we must take a look back at what has happened because of past decisions. Too many decisions were made
For those old enough to remember the post 9/11 period and the early years of the so-called global war on terror, this past week has
Congratulations to the figure skaters from Shawville who attended the Vaudreuil Invitational this past weekend. I saw photos and video on Facebook of the performances
We were saddened to hear of the passing of Sharon Durocher-Fleming, of Chapeau. She was the beloved wife of Herbert Fleming. Sharon was born and
Our deepest condolences to the Trudel family on the loss of Peter on Feb. 22, at the age of 73. Happy belated birthday to Addison
Belonging to a community of caring people doesn’t remove all the sadness, but genuine love reaches in and warms the heart of another. It shows
Eleven of 16 doctors residency positions unfilled in Outaouais after first round of apps According to Le Droit, roughly two thirds (11 of 16) family
As Pontiac residents are once again gearing up for the region’s annual St. Patrick’s Day celebrations, digging out their favourite Kelly Green top hats and scarves and leprechaun tights, tuning up their fiddles and polishing off their step dancing shoes, THE EQUITY is sharing a few glimpses into St. Patrick’s Days past.
At the February MRC Pontiac council of mayors meeting, the council approved provisions for bad debt in anticipation of several business loans the MRC gave
When Clarendon farmers Kristine Amyotte and Robbie Beck converted a new piece of land from pasture into a crop field, they soon realized the toll
Two Clarendon cattle breeders teamed up for the third iteration of a purebred Charolais bull sale on Mar. 10, packing the Renfrew Pontiac Livestock sales
Earlier this week, we were informed that Winchester Press—the company that has been printing THE EQUITY for several years—would cease newspaper printing operations effective this
The Regional Association of West Quebecers (RAWQ) has parted ways with its executive director Alina Holmes, for reasons that are currently unclear. The non-profit organization,
Fort-Coulonge is on the hunt for a new assistant director general after its interim DG resigned unexpectedly at the end of February, the same month the previous assistant DG was let go.
The Sheenboro Archives held its first St. Patrick’s tea at the municipal hall on Sunday afternoon, and hopes to turn the event into an annual
The RA grounds in Otter Lake were busy over the weekend as the municipality’s 150th anniversary committee hosted its winter carnival, in spite of the
The company says this partnership will improve the technology used at its proposed Litchfield facility.
L’Île-du-Grand-Calumet resident Martin Bertrand is now one of an estimated few hundred thousand people who can claim to have summited Africa’s Mount Kilimanjaro. Located in
This week we are continuing our dive into the Wyman Women’s Institute Cook Book, published on the occasion of the group’s 60th anniversary in 1973.
It’s been a big year for the Anglican Parish of West Quebec. Until last year, the parish included churches in Danford Lake, Radford and Shawville,
A Clarendon teen left her mark on the provincial hockey stage last week after winning gold at the Jeux du Québec hosted in Blainville. Ivy
Editor, Prime Minister Carney likes to say his government is investing in Canada, but his recent cuts to agriculture research (as well as other federal
Why should we worry? Health Canada looks after that! Our consumers depend on that. But, there are many who lobby our different government departments to
This week’s paper shares several stories about people across the Pontiac organizing themselves to hold onto the spaces that hold us. In Pontiac county’s northeastern
When my little stray cat Cleo stopped eating, I tried many things to turn that around. And because I pray about pretty well everything, I
Congratulations to Mandy Renaud and Ben Dubeau, as they welcomed a baby boy recently. They named their sweet boy Evan Liam, and he is a
Congratulations is extended to our new fire chief Michelle Vanasse. We wish you all the best in your new role. Happy belated birthday is wished
Our deepest condolences to the Cummings and Devlin families on the loss of Shirley on Feb. 20, at the age of 77. Happy belated
Quebec scraps royalty program for sawmills The Quebec government announced last week the termination of a royalty program for sawmills in the province, an attempt
A group of concerned citizens are organizing a meeting next week to discuss the future of Fort-Coulonge business Café Downtown, in hopes of keeping it
Louise Francoeur has been a member of the Filles d’Isabelle community service club in Fort-Coulonge for 35 years. She along with its nearly 300 other
The Family Centre’s 2024-2025 financial statement reported a $185K net loss that year.
Dr. Talko says he’s appealing the suspension, which is set to begin later this month.
Ski Pontiac held its annual general meeting for the 2024-2025 financial year on Mar. 1 at the Bristol firehall. For over a decade the non-profit
Winter came through for one last hoorah on Sunday, just in time for the annual Campbell’s Bay winter carnival. With full sun and temperatures hovering
Le Patro and the Centre de Loisirs des Draveurs joined forces to bring residents of Mansfield and Fort-Coulonge a two-day winter carnival at the Fort-Coulonge
For 50 years, Danford Lake’s Bethany Hall has hosted card tournaments and carnivals, dances and dinners, weddings and wakes. Since the hall was first erected
Eight Chapeau clans reunited over the weekend to go head-to-head with their rivals in the community’s 18th annual family hockey tournament at the Upper Pontiac Sports Complex.
The Luskville Community Centre was packed with families on Friday night as the Groupe Action Jeunesse (GAJ) hosted its annual talent show. The non-profit recreation
As they round the bend heading into the home stretch, spectators grin from ear to ear at the Pig Races. The porcine pacers were a
QPF spokesman Rich ard Bourdon said that 17- year-old Terry Leach died has a result of a hemor rhage following a skull fracture. Terry was
Police discovered 1,220 plants of marijuana, val- ued at $122,000, in Claren- don near Sand Bay on Sat- urday, September 2nd. According to Cpl Rhéal
Even before all the figures have been compiled, we can safely say that the Shawville Fair was a record-breaker this year in terms of attendance.
Dear Editor: I would like to respond to an article appearing Mr Robert Middlemiss’s letter to the editor. Mr Middlemiss is a man of principles
Denise Belec mayors, CLSC representa tives, and representatives from the CRSSSO on Thursday, August 31. The construction of the $17.4 million project should begin next
by Richard Wills Those in Pontiac County who oppose Bill 178 now have an organized group to present their case to elected officials. On August
The finalists in the Miss Shawville Fair competi- tion, held Thursday August 31 in the Shawville Are- na. From left to right, second runner-up, Jennifer
by Ross Dickson With the approval last One of the first goals set year of the Ministry, Her- by the Board of Governors itage had
The executive of the Pon Robert Middlemiss in the ty announced election. nomination of Michael Coghlan, 22, is a bilin- Coghlan as their candi gual
Jules Fournier, 32, was nominated Parti Québé- cois candidate for Pontiac County for the upcoming election on September 25th. Fournier, the only can- didate to
The Minister of Agriculture Food and Fisheries, Michel Pagé, cuts the ribbon to officially open the 133rd edition of the Shawville Fair and the area’s
The 133rd Shawville Fair proved to be a great success with record- breaking attendance. The gates opened Thurs- day and judging begain in the ladies
by David Moore Shawville’s Cory Smart has received his share of awards during his three year association with the Kanata Valley Lasers. But the entire
This week we are continuing our dive into the Wyman Women’s Institute Cook Book, published on the occasion of the group’s 60th anniversary in 1973.This
This week, we almost lost another member of our Canadian newspaper family. The Eganville Leader, which about a year ago announced it would be going
Dear Editor, Thank you Darcy Findlay for bringing hockey back to Shawville. Your teams on the ice and off the ice were amazing. The fan
Dear Editor, The American Supreme court has finally ruled on Trump’s tariffs actions, saying they are illegal. Tariffs must be legislated through Congress, not by
Dear Editor, Everything changes everything. One of my favourite pastimes is watching videos about ancient history. Way, way back history. The clickbait headlines often read,
Everybody enjoys going to a good old country fall fair. Many people don’t realize that many of the best county fairs are organized and manned
Our sympathies are extended to the family of Frances (Kelly) Foran, as she passed away on Feb. 17 in her 93rd year. The matriarch of
Ash Wednesday was on Wed., Feb. 18. In the Western Christian tradition, Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent and falls 46 days before Easter
I’ve driven by a car and waved at the person driving, only to realize I don’t know who they are. I only thought I did.
Quebec’s specialist doctors introduce pressure tactics in negotiations with government Quebec’s federation of specialist doctors, which goes by the acronym FMSQ, is introducing new pressure
The Bryson Lions Club fed a turkey dinner to over 120 seniors on Sunday evening at the club’s senior’s appreciation supper. The packed room of
Otter Lake’s chapter of the Native Alliance of Quebec hosted over 190 fishermen on Saturday in the group’s second annual bass tournament in support of
The TCRA grounds in Ladysmith were bustling with people bundled up for the cold for a winter carnival organized by the Ladysmith Recreation Committee on
This story has been updated from it’s original version to include the total amount raised. The Shawville arena hosted the local minor hockey association’s home
On Saturday afternoon, several dozen people turned out to the Beechgrove rink, located off Hwy. 148 just east of Quyon for a ceremony re-naming the
Students in École secondaire Sieur-de-Coulonge’s 2025 graduating class celebrated the official end of their high school careers on Saturday afternoon (Feb. 21), crossing the stage
Students from Pontiac High School and McDowell Elementary were whizzing around the PHS school grounds on Friday in the school’s inaugural Pontiac Loppet. What exactly
One of Shawville’s longest-standing restaurants is getting a makeover. Kojack’s Restaurant, Shawville’s only destination for Chinese fare, has been open for business since 1988 when
Laughter echoed through the Pontiac High School auditorium Thursday night as comedians from Absolute Comedy in Ottawa took the stage for a sold-out performance in
On Feb. 19, around a dozen seniors and representatives of several community organizations gathered at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Fort-Coulonge for the first
The MRC Pontiac council of mayors held their monthly public meeting on Feb. 19 at the MRC office in Campbell’s Bay. At their January meeting,
The organization held a spaghetti lunch on Wednesday to celebrate the anniversary.
On Feb. 18, the Pontiac County Women’s Institute held its annual information day at the Shawville United Church Hall. The WI is a longstanding organization
The auditorium at L’École secondaire Sieur-de-Coulonge (ESSC) was packed on Wednesday night for the school’s qualifying performances for annual province-wide talent show Secondaire en spectacle.
The Régiment de Hull will be conducting exercises behind the Luskville Town Hall Feb. 20-22, and has asked that the public keep its distance.
Two weeks ago THE EQUITY shared a special callout requesting readers send in stories about love, in whatever shape it’s taken in their lives. This
This week we are continuing our dive into the Wyman Women’s Institute Cook Book, published on the occasion of the group’s 60th anniversary in 1973.
The news these past few weeks has been filled with some truly awful stories, from the school shooting in B.C. to the murder of two
My small stray cat has started expressing herself in new ways. She stretches her little body up near me when I am at the sink,
Grandpa said: “take a look back, before you take any big or small step ahead”. For years, I was envious of our great neighbour south
Dear Editor, On Jan. 22, 2026, our family in Otter Lake received the kind of news no one is ever prepared for — we lost
Dear Editor, As a researcher of the Sparling family and the historic Irish Palatine settlements of Thorne Township, I am writing to engage the collective
Congratulations to Gerard Trudeau, as he was honoured at the Bonnechere Cup on Sat., Feb. 7, in Eganville, ON. This year marked the 50th anniversary
Thank you to all the volunteers and teams at the Pontiac Winter Classic which wrapped up this past weekend. It was a wonderful to see
We are experiencing a mild spell right now. It is nice to be out of the frigid temperatures. We are also noticing that the days
Shawville is hoping the Municipality of Pontiac, with nearly half of the arena’s total users, will step up its financial contribution.
Blitz on surgeries to cut down on Outaouais wait times Regional health authority CISSSO has launched a series of “surgical blitzes” to cut down on
When Olivia Davis first got into her canoe on the Dumoine River last summer, she could not, for the life of her, get it to
Facing playoff elimination in their own barn on Sunday evening, the Shawville Pontiacs couldn’t quite get the job done, losing a 6-3 decision to the
The Campbell’s Bay RA was decorated in pink and red on Saturday for a Valentine’s-themed pancake breakfast hosted by Campbell’s Bay group the Parent Hive.
On Feb. 15, the Quebec Liberal Party acclaimed Charles Milliard as their new leader. The uncontested race followed the resignation of former leader Pablo Rodriguez
Downtown Quyon was packed with around 130 vintage snowmobiles on Sunday for the annual Old Sled Run put on by the Constance Bay Legion.
The Shawville arena was packed withhockey players over the weekend for the final iteration of the Pontiac Winter Classic.
On Saturday the Pontiac Snowmobile Drivers Association held a cookout at their warmup shack in Wyman. President David Young said that they had been blessed
Over Feb. 13 and 14, the Comité des Loisirs de L’Île-du-Grand-Calumet celebrated 50 years at their annual winter carnival.
The walls of the Stone School Gallery in Portage-du-Fort were filled with expressions of love on Friday evening for the opening of artPontiac’s new exhibit,
A local information session about a lesser known but serious women’s health risk drew some attention on Feb. 13. Activist group Citizens of the Pontiac
We’re currently accepting applications for our two-month paid local journalism internship. In this position, you’ll be working with a small team to cover the news
The Access Squad is recognizing those making changes to help people with accessibility challenges.
Pontiac High School (PHS) and École secondaire Sieur-de-Coulonge (ESSC) played host to 12 junior volleyball teams from across the Outaouais on Thursday for a one-day
The wall hanging will be displayed in the town hall later this year.
Folklorist Shelley Posen discussed his musical adventures in Chapeau at a talk put on by the Quebec Anglo Heritage Network.
A 77-year-old Ottawa man died in the collision. Four other people suffered non-life-threatening injuries.
This week we are continuing our dive into the Wyman Women’s Institute Cook Book, published on the occasion of the group’s 60th anniversary in 1973.
Waltham officially appointed a new fire chief last week, announcing at a Feb. 11 council meeting that Waltham firefighter Michelle Vanasse would fill the role.
Because mostly I am staying inside, and because it has been very cold for so long, when I heard the weather report that middle of
Deepest sympathy is extended to the family of Pam Komm, as she passed away on Jan. 28 at the age of 90. Pam was well
On Friday evening, the Waltham Volunteer Fire Department held a dinner at the Waltham Station Restaurant. It was to honour Charlie Ethier, who retired this
This past weekend, we again had lower than normal temperatures seeing the windchills being -35 Celsius. Please keep warm or well dressed whenever going outdoors.
Love your neighbour as yourself. We know this from the Bible. But covid taught us to be a little scared of our neighbours, and maybe
Dear Editor, Our present-day civilization takes pride in blowing things up to the point where they are meaningless, time and energy-wasting nonsense. Take football, for
Too often, we see some level of government forcing citizens to do this or that because they can stir up hatred between people which allows
Protest at National Assembly over intimate partner violence A protest was held at Quebec’s National Assembly Tuesday morning by a group representing 50 women’s shelters
At the Jan. 29 MRC Pontiac council of mayors meeting, council approved $75,515.31 for a MRC territorial marketing strategy for 2026, with 80 per cent
Since January, there’s been a growing buzz about Quebec’s English eligibility certificate – what it is and who needs it. The Quebec English School Boards
Fort-Coulonge hockey player Sacha Jolin is used to going the distance for the game he loves. Growing up, his dad would drive him to regular
The Shawville Curling Club’s already delayed season is facing another setback. Last week the club sent an email to membership sharing the news that the
On Saturday afternoon the United Church Hall in Shawville was packed with red-clad attendees for the annual Valentines Tea. Organizer Heather Dale said that while
On Saturday, Killarney’s Bar in Shawville was packed with brightly coloured jerseys for the second annual Faye Greer Memorial darts tournament. Organizer Tanya Greer said
Out on the frigid ice of Farm Lake, skidoo tracks zigzagged through the snow to a variety of huts and tents, as the Raymond Johnston
A Pontiac man received a certificate from MRC des Collines-de-l’Outaouais police on Feb. 6 for his effort helping a car crash victim breathe for nearly an hour before emergency services arrived.
Over 135 upper Pontiac seniors were treated to a free Valentine’s dinner and dance in Chapeau on Friday evening, hosted by local community organization West
MRC des Collines-de-l’Outaouais public security swore in two new police officers on Friday afternoon in Luskville, in what was a new kind of ceremony initiated
Last week THE EQUITY shared a special callout requesting you send in your stories about love, in whatever shape it’s taken in your life. This
The Shawville Pontiacs got one final tune-up before the playoffs on Friday night in front of home fans, cranking out an 11-3 win over the
Mayors have approved a $75K tourism marketing budget for this year, as well as a new truck for the TNO.
A spokesperson said they were suspended in connection with “serious breaches.”
As I write these notes on Monday morning, Feb. 2, the sun is shining brightly on another cold winter morning. Unfortunately, I think that means
Best not put money on it, but there seems to have been a change in how Hydro-Québec is managing the consequences of its decision to
Never in my entire life did I think that I would write about this. Each morning at school, when I proudly stood up, saluted the
Dear Editor, First, I congratulate Otter Lake council for opening the plenary meetings to the public. I believe this will engender a more comfortable feeling
Dear Editor, Robert Wills provides us with a good chuckle (letter, Liberty Valance) in describing the president of the United States as a “senile sociopath
Our heartfelt sympathy, thoughts and prayers are with the families and friends of Vinton and Campbell’s Bay communities, who suffered the loss and injuries of
Congratulations to the Shawville Figure Skating Club wh participated in a competition the weekend of Jan. 22. Bravo! Congratulations to the Pontiac Community Players for
Groundhog Day happened this week and sure enough the sun was shining. Six more weeks of winter. My cousin lives in New Brunswick and their
The head-on collision occurred near Jim’s Lake Road late on Jan. 29.
Concerns around Quebec’s new immigration program The Quebec government has announced a new immigration pathway, after cancelling the Programme de l’expérience québécois (PEQ), a popular
Bristol residents concerned about the future of a large municipal property in Pontiac Station filled Bristol’s town hall at the Feb. 2 council meeting to
Prior to being elected, the current mayor of Portage-du-Fort Kevin Murphy was ordered to pay the municipality $62,893 plus interest and costs after he improperly
A garage fire on Queen Street in Shawville got a quick response from the Shawville-Clarendon Fire Department on Monday, as it was just down the
Stacy Johnston never imagined she would be a children’s author. She’s spent years hosting storytime for kids at the Quyon library, so is well familiar
This past weekend, the Pontiac Community Players performed four sold-out shows of their latest production Boeing, Boeing at the Pontiac High School auditorium. The play
The Shawville Pontiacs may have lost their fifth straight game on Saturday, but it did not change their gameplan going into the upcoming Northern Premier
It’s official – Ladysmith now celebrates Christmas in January, thanks to a new tradition started by the Ladysmith Recreation Committee. For the second year in
Saturday was a full day for the organizing committee of Alleyn-et-Cawood’s annual winter carnival, this year used as a launch of the municipality’s 150th anniversary
On Friday evening, the Pontiac Conference Centre in Fort-Coulonge was packed for the ninth Lumberjack Dinner. The tradition was started by Jane Toller, herself
Nearly six months after one of the most popular Shawville Fairs in the event’s 170-year history, the Pontiac Agricultural Society held its annual general meeting
At the MRC Pontiac council of mayors public meeting on Jan. 29, there were two big grants awarded through the FRR component four funding envelope,
This week we are continuing our dive into the Wyman Women’s Institute Cook Book, published on the occasion of the group’s 60th anniversary in 1973.
Four councillors voted in favour of the increase, while Holli Lair and Brendan Adam voted against it.
Paul St-Pierre Plamondon is determined that now is the perfect moment for this province to be thinking about whether it would rather remain in Canada
We no longer live in Grandma’s world. We all know thousands of great, honest, people that we would trust with our life. But there are
Dear Editor, A few years ago I ran a small supply section for National Defence Canada. I was a contractor and I had to have
Dear Editor, I am a handicapped 92-year-old woman. Almost every time I go to the Royal Bank, I have a problem with the handicap spot.
Dear Editor, I grew up in Kentucky, where the gun culture is thick as molasses. I learned how to shoot a gun before I learned
My heater in the living room stopped working. I was cold. At first I thought it was me and put on another sweater. Then I
I’d like to give a big shout out to Sam Woermke and Farley Smith, as they and their Hull Olympiques teammates won the U13 BB
On Friday evening, the temperatures plunged into a cold snap. On Saturday morning, the temperature registered at -33C and -40C with the wind chill. We
A local resident and PhD candidate from the University of Guelph is looking to hear from entrepreneurs in MRC Pontiac as part of her research.
Quebec police report increase in intimate partner violence Reporting from CBC News last week shows that the number of domestic violence cases opened by police
Over 2,000 residents in the upper Pontiac endured some portion of the weekend’s cold snap without any electricity after the power grid, overloaded from the
It’s Saturday morning and this intrepid reporter is on assignment. Today’s mission: photograph people at the Ski at School event in Campbell’s Bay. As I
The Shawville Pontiacs lost a pair of games against two of the highest ranked teams in the league over the weekend, going 4-1 against the
The report looked into an incident in which a woman collapsed in an interrogation room and later died in hospital.
Environment Canada is forecasting overnight temperatures will dip below – 30 C with windchill on Friday and Saturday.
An Ottawa man and Chapeau woman are facing drug-trafficking charges following a drug seizure in Pembroke on Jan. 21.
Fourteen years ago, Shawville’s Royal Bank of Canada encountered maybe one case of fraud every month, according to branch manager Meagan Derouin. She said these
At its Jan. 22 AGM, the radio station described the past year as one of “restructuring”.
This week we are publishing the fourth and final instalment of our annual Year In Review feature – our look back on some of last
This week we are continuing our dive into the Wyman Women’s Institute Cook Book, published on the occasion of the group’s 60th anniversary in 1973.
A pair of researchers with the Observatoire du Développement de l’Outaouais (ODO) were in Shawville on Wednesday night to consult the public on their community.
Staff at the Pontiac Continuing Education Centre (PCEC) have spent the past few years creating an online course delivery system to make classes more accessible
Mayor Jennifer Quaile says this change was adopted to offer ratepayers more transparency into council decision-making.
Dear Editor, Those readers who know me in daily life know that I’m part of the Pontiac Historical Society, involved in making accessible the trove
Winston Churchill once said democracy was the absolute worst way to run a country, but any other way was unthinkable. The richest one per cent
That’s how many Pontiac kitchen tables hosted dairy farmers as they told their spouses, children, and aging parents that they were closing the doors on
My little stray cat is housebound because of the cold. She hates the cold. I don’t hate it but I do prefer spring. Since she’s
Deepest sympathy is extended to the family of Edith Nugent, as she passed away on Jan. 10. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of
Last Thursday, we received quite a bit of snow. We were spared as they received several centimetres south and east of us. The roads were
Our sympathies to the Tanguay family on the loss of Sharon Ann on Jan. 14, in her 67th year. Our thoughts and prayers for
High-profile ministers Guilbault, Lebel leaving politics this fall Two high-profile CAQ cabinet ministers have announced that they will not be seeking re-election in the fall,
Feeling nostalgic for 2025? You’ll enjoyTHE EQUITY’s 2025 Year in Review. Over the course of our January issues, we’re taking some time to look back
THE EQUITY got a behind-the-scenes look at the Pontiac Community Players’ upcoming production of Boeing Boeing, starting as far back as one of their early table reads.
The Shawville Lions Hall was filled with grunts and thwacks as a handful of pickleballers gathered on Monday for some games. Organizer Mary Ann Abrams
The question of what to do with the land resurfaced after a conservation group offered to buy it.
Some 200 people packed Harrington Hall to share concerns with the new curbside pickup program.
The Quyon Lions Club hosted its third monthly community breakfast on Sunday morning in the town’s community centre, a new tradition it started in November
Dozens of hungry ATV riders packed into the Otter Lake RA Saturday evening for a spaghetti supper after touring the Pontiac all day in a
The Shawville Pontiacs lost a 4-1 decision against the Madawaska Valley Wolves at the Paul J. Yakabuski Community Centre in Barry’s Bay on Friday night.
The warning comes after an increase in overdoses and suspected overdose-related deaths in the Renfrew and Arnprior areas.
It was the U18s’ turn to take centre stage at the Shawville arena this weekend in the second weekend of the inaugural Pontiac Winter Classic
Premier François Legault announced his resignation on Wednesday, citing his tanking popularity as his reason for stepping down.
The new Chapeau Coyotes group is the only minor basketball association in the Pontiac.
This week we are continuing our dive into the Wyman Women’s Institute Cook Book, published on the occasion of the group’s 60th anniversary in 1973.
Renée Nicole Good was a 37-year-old woman, a mother of three, a writer, someone who liked to sing. Her neighbours seemed to like her. She
Dear Editor, One of my favourite homespun philosophers of this age said the following: “We have nothing to fear, except the scary stuff.” One thing
Dear Editor, Do Canadians benefit from having a third party to hang their hats on when it comes to federal politics? The Liberal-Conservative choice has
Only a week ago, I received some phone calls from some longtime dairy producers about an article that arrived in their e-mail from a well-respected
It was a busy weekend for a number of young hockey players in our area, as the Pontiac Winter Classic tournament was on in Shawville
Well it is a bit warmer than it has been in the last couple of days. It is normal and healthy to have cold winters.
The Municipality of Shawville has announced that due to the warmer weather last Friday, the outdoor rink is closed until further notice. Our thoughts and
This week we are continuing our dive into the Wyman Women’s Institute Cook Book, published on the occasion of the group’s 60th anniversary in 1973.
Feeling nostalgic for 2025? You’ll enjoyTHE EQUITY’s 2025 Year in Review. Over the remaining three weeks of January, we’ll take some time to look back
Not renewing imagery tech bonuses would be “a mistake”: CISSSO CEO The bonuses given to medical imagery technicians in 2024 are set to expire in
While six Pontiac doctors had originally indicated plans to leave, only two are going through with it.
Pontiac Ouest’s three municipalities are waiting to hear about the status of a grant that would help them share services in administration, public works and
Elected officials, MRC staff and cooperative members took a tour of the abattoir in Shawville back in December to get an update on the re-launch of the facility as it comes closer to opening its doors.
The first of three weekends of a new minor hockey tournament took the Shawville arena by storm, bringing teams from as far as Laval and
The Shawville Pontiacs lost their fourth game of the season on Saturday in a 6-5 against the Arnprior Rivermen at the Nick Smith Centre.
The man will be allowed to continue working at the restaurant as he completes his sentence.
Five winners were chosen out of the 90 homes considered.
The survey results will be used to help shape the region’s “seniors friendly” policy.
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.
A new year. Starting fresh! That’s exciting! I was even given a lovely new puzzle at Christmas. The problem? I still haven’t finished the one
Happy New Year to all! I hope everyone enjoyed a wonderful Christmas season, full of good times with family and friends, and maybe a little
Greetings dear faithful readers, as we welcome a brand new year 2026. I sure hope that everyone had wonderful Christmas and New Year’s Day with
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Racine family on the loss of William on Dec. 17, at the age of 89. Our deepest
Christmas gifts were different this year. But the animals still came first. Seventy-five or 80 years ago, when I got up, I knew that Santa
Dear Editor, As an elected official, I believe it is our duty to work together for the well-being and safety of our residents. The cost
Dear Editor, Glad to see that you’re back at THE EQUITY, Caleb. As a resident of Calumet Island during your last stint with this newspaper,
Dear Editor, I’m amazed when I think about how there are now grown adults who have never operated a rotary dial telephone, never dug a
Dear Editor, The mega-incinerator is in our rear view mirror, and I praise the mayors for their decision to scrap it. They may face other
The Merriam-Webster dictionary’s word of the year for 2025 was ‘slop’. No, not the food scraps thrown to a pig. But not far off. The
After a Bristol man was killed and his wife injured in a New Brunswick car crash, their loved ones have started an online fundraiser. According
With nearly 10 winters under my belt in the greater Shawville area, I’ve learned that having something to keep yourself occupied is key. If you
Mansfield residents Savanna Sanford and Philippe Cameron may be able to claim the title of having brought Pontiac’s first baby of 2026 into the world.
After several years of big expenses, Fort-Coulonge’s Centre de Loisir des Draveurs arena is once again in the green, thanks in large part to the significant fundraisers its committee has organized, like the tournament held last weekend.
The Shawville Pontiacs faced off against the North Dundas Rockets and the Madawaska Valley Wolves at home over the holiday break, achieving one less and
The fundraiser brought in $10K more than the previous year, with proceeds going to supporting local sports organizations.
