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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

Against ag research cuts

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

The spaces that hold us

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

Quyon notes

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

Waltham notes

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

Shawville notes

Our deepest condolences to the Cummings and Devlin families on the loss of Shirley on Feb. 20, at the age of 77.   Happy belated

The Leader lives on

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

Thank you Darcy

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

Trump’s setback

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

Everything

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,

Print Changes: THE EQUITY moves to Thursdays

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 week. This unexpected change has forced us and several other newspapers across the region to

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Against ag research cuts

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 research programs) make a mockery of that statement.  We have been told that the federal

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The spaces that hold us

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 corner, Danford Lake residents celebrated the beginning of a new chapter for their beloved community

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Quyon notes

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 baby brother for Ava. Wishing the whole family all the best. Our condolences to Garry

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Waltham notes

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 to our dear neighbour Megan Kelly-Rochon, and little PJ Romain, who celebrated birthdays on Feb.

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Shawville notes

Our deepest condolences to the Cummings and Devlin families on the loss of Shirley on Feb. 20, at the age of 77.   Happy belated birthday to Stephen Hodgins who celebrated his special day on Mar. 2. March started with

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The Leader lives on

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 out of print this month, found a buyer just a week short of its planned

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Thank you Darcy

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 support from all over the Pontiac was great. Well done Darcy.  Bert Murphy, Shawville

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Trump’s setback

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 unilateral presidential decree. Unfortunately the president is now attacking and insulting the judges for being

Read More »

Everything

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, “This changes everything.” Actually, everything changes everything that follows. We seem to be on a

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