Shawville notes
April 21, 2026
Many areas in the Pontiac are experiencing spring flooding. We are thinking of everyone affected. Our sympathies to the Desormeaux family on the loss of
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Quyon notes
April 21, 2026
Congratulations to Grace Côté and Hunter Milford on the arrival of their baby boy on Apr. 12. They named him Kaycen Andre William, and he
Fort-Coulonge issues state of emergency, Mansfield evacuates 70 residents as flood waters rise
April 20, 2026
Municipal officials say Monday’s Ottawa River level was already at the 108.6 m that was previously predicted by the river’s planning board for Tuesday.
Major flood levels ‘may be exceeded’ says river planning board on Friday
April 17, 2026
Lac Coulonge water levels are expected to rise to 108.40 by Monday, but this could change depending on rainfall. The major flood level is set
Calling all writers
April 14, 2026
Dear Editor, I would like to raise the awareness of the writing competition at Shawville Fair. The Shawville Fair has been operating since the late
Hooray for Hungary!
April 14, 2026
Dear Editor, Victor Orban, would-be dictator for the past 16 years, has been soundly defeated in an election. Best of all, he had the humility
Shapeshifters unite
April 14, 2026
Canadians woke up Tuesday morning to a Liberal majority, albeit a slim one, after the party won all three of Monday’s byelections. The party’s two
River forecasted to rise significantly this week due to heavy rain
April 14, 2026
The Ottawa River Planning Board is warning the water may rise above ‘minor flood levels’ in the coming days.
Minor earthquake hits Ladysmith, felt across western Quebec
April 14, 2026
A 3.9-magnitude earthquake was reported 20 kilometres northeast of Shawville just after 12:30 p.m. on Apr. 14.
An apology from the Pontiac Journal
April 7, 2026
Dear team at THE EQUITY and readers, Please accept my deepest apologies. In our Mar. 11, 2026 article titled “Shawville abattoir nears opening after final
Shawville notes
April 21, 2026
Many areas in the Pontiac are experiencing spring flooding. We are thinking of everyone affected. Our sympathies to the Desormeaux family on the loss of Hubert on Apr. 11, at the age of 81. Happy birthday to the following
Quyon notes
April 21, 2026
Congratulations to Grace Côté and Hunter Milford on the arrival of their baby boy on Apr. 12. They named him Kaycen Andre William, and he is a little brother for Charlie. Wishing the whole family all the best as they
Fort-Coulonge issues state of emergency, Mansfield evacuates 70 residents as flood waters rise
April 20, 2026
Municipal officials say Monday’s Ottawa River level was already at the 108.6 m that was previously predicted by the river’s planning board for Tuesday.
Major flood levels ‘may be exceeded’ says river planning board on Friday
April 17, 2026
Lac Coulonge water levels are expected to rise to 108.40 by Monday, but this could change depending on rainfall. The major flood level is set at 108.50 at that location, only a few notches higher than this weekend’s expected levels.
Calling all writers
April 14, 2026
Dear Editor, I would like to raise the awareness of the writing competition at Shawville Fair. The Shawville Fair has been operating since the late 1850s and this year is the fourth year for our writing competition. The contest is
Hooray for Hungary!
April 14, 2026
Dear Editor, Victor Orban, would-be dictator for the past 16 years, has been soundly defeated in an election. Best of all, he had the humility and integrity to concede defeat. I’m hopeful that this will stick, and that it portends
Shapeshifters unite
April 14, 2026
Canadians woke up Tuesday morning to a Liberal majority, albeit a slim one, after the party won all three of Monday’s byelections. The party’s two Toronto candidates, one of which was previously Deputy Leader of the Ontario NDP, won with
River forecasted to rise significantly this week due to heavy rain
April 14, 2026
The Ottawa River Planning Board is warning the water may rise above ‘minor flood levels’ in the coming days.
Minor earthquake hits Ladysmith, felt across western Quebec
April 14, 2026
A 3.9-magnitude earthquake was reported 20 kilometres northeast of Shawville just after 12:30 p.m. on Apr. 14.
An apology from the Pontiac Journal
April 7, 2026
Dear team at THE EQUITY and readers, Please accept my deepest apologies. In our Mar. 11, 2026 article titled “Shawville abattoir nears opening after final repairs,” journalist Tashi Farmilo used significant portions of an article written by THE EQUITY journalist
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