Is it weird to celebrate a newspaper’s birthday?
June 2, 2026
I certainly wasn’t alive when THE EQUITY was first published in Bryson on June 7, 1883. My great-grandfathers, Adam and Moses Stewart, lived only a
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Quyon notes
June 2, 2026
Our condolences to the family of Grace (Mohr) Trudeau, as she passed away on May 13, at the age of 89. She was the wife
Waltham notes
June 2, 2026
On Friday afternoon, a blustery wind storm swept through the Pontiac and Renfrew counties. The storm left a destruction of trees down, barns collapsing and
Shawville notes
June 2, 2026
The weather has certainly caused havoc in our town and Pontiac county. Many people are still without power, water and facilities in our neighbouring communities.
High winds knock out power for 10,000 Pontiac residences
May 30, 2026
As of 11:30 a.m. Saturday morning, Hydro-Québec estimated power would be restored to most homes between 12 p.m. and 5 p.m.
Quyon notes
May 26, 2026
Our sympathies to the Hickey family, as Jimmy Hickey passed away earlier this month. He had been living out west in recent years, but many
Waltham notes
May 26, 2026
On Friday evening, Waltham Live brought in a stacked night of live country, rock and easy listening music. It was held at the Waltham Town
Shawville notes
May 26, 2026
Happy belated birthday across the miles to our nephew Marco Gregory who celebrated his birthday on May 25. Happy birthday to the following people celebrating
Shawville notes
May 26, 2026
Happy belated birthday across the miles to our nephew Marco Gregory who celebrated his birthday on May 25. Happy birthday to the following people celebrating
Where there is a will, there is still a way
May 26, 2026
Dear team at THE EQUITY, I want to congratulate you all for maintaining the high standard of a very good Ottawa Valley weekly newspaper and
Is it weird to celebrate a newspaper’s birthday?
June 2, 2026
I certainly wasn’t alive when THE EQUITY was first published in Bryson on June 7, 1883. My great-grandfathers, Adam and Moses Stewart, lived only a few kilometres away in Dunraven, and I hope they got to read that first edition.
Quyon notes
June 2, 2026
Our condolences to the family of Grace (Mohr) Trudeau, as she passed away on May 13, at the age of 89. She was the wife of the late Austin Trudeau, and mother to Trudy (Stephen Meisener). Our thoughts and prayers
Waltham notes
June 2, 2026
On Friday afternoon, a blustery wind storm swept through the Pontiac and Renfrew counties. The storm left a destruction of trees down, barns collapsing and the power was disrupted for a total of 42 hours. The fire departments in the
Shawville notes
June 2, 2026
The weather has certainly caused havoc in our town and Pontiac county. Many people are still without power, water and facilities in our neighbouring communities. Hopefully this will be resolved soon. Our deepest condolences to the Hill family on the
High winds knock out power for 10,000 Pontiac residences
May 30, 2026
As of 11:30 a.m. Saturday morning, Hydro-Québec estimated power would be restored to most homes between 12 p.m. and 5 p.m.
Quyon notes
May 26, 2026
Our sympathies to the Hickey family, as Jimmy Hickey passed away earlier this month. He had been living out west in recent years, but many in the community remember him well. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of his
Waltham notes
May 26, 2026
On Friday evening, Waltham Live brought in a stacked night of live country, rock and easy listening music. It was held at the Waltham Town Hall. The entertainment was provided by the bands Adam Boys, Wabash, Rick Soul and Quarry
Shawville notes
May 26, 2026
Happy belated birthday across the miles to our nephew Marco Gregory who celebrated his birthday on May 25. Happy birthday to the following people celebrating their special day this upcoming week: Diane Allain, Chantal Allen, Margie Barber, Nancy Arniotis and
Shawville notes
May 26, 2026
Happy belated birthday across the miles to our nephew Marco Gregory who celebrated his birthday on May 25. Happy birthday to the following people celebrating their special day this upcoming week: Diane Allain, Chantal Allen, Margie Barber, Nancy Arniotis and
Where there is a will, there is still a way
May 26, 2026
Dear team at THE EQUITY, I want to congratulate you all for maintaining the high standard of a very good Ottawa Valley weekly newspaper and one which delivers to its readers a very good sense of what’s happening in the
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