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Dear Editor and Dr. O’Neill, Thank you for the long story concerning Bill 106 (Local doctors concerned QC bill will ‘squeeze already overstretched’ colleagues, THE

The best laid plans

I listened to a couple explain how everything went wrong on a trip they had planned. This time though, they weren’t discouraged. Together they worked

Quyon – Jillian Young

We were deeply saddened to learn that Susan Hamilton passed away on Aug. 4. Sue has been a big part of my life for many

Waltham – Helen Perry

I sure hope that everyone is weathering this heat wave well. Remember to stay hydrated and keep your pets hydrated and indoors. On Saturday evening,

Shawville – Lyse Lacourse

Our deepest condolences to the Greer family on the loss of Gail on Aug. 1, in her 82nd year.   Our sympathies to the Hamilton

Wildfires hit the Pontiac

Four small forest fires ignited across Pontiac county between Aug. 9 and 11, with a fifth reported to be burning north of Waltham as of

Beginning again

Many years ago, I knit sweaters for my sons and even a complicated sweater for a relative’s daughter. When I decided to knit another little

Quyon – Jillian Young

It was with heavy hearts that we learned of the sudden passing of John Gibeault on July 31. “Big John”, as he was known around

Waltham – Helen Perry

Well, here we are already into August. I sure hope that everyone enjoyed a safe long weekend. On Tuesday evening, a pig roast and community

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Dear Editor and Dr. O’Neill, Thank you for the long story concerning Bill 106 (Local doctors concerned QC bill will ‘squeeze already overstretched’ colleagues, THE EQUITY, July 23, 2025). If passed, local doctors who have a heavy work load could

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The best laid plans

I listened to a couple explain how everything went wrong on a trip they had planned. This time though, they weren’t discouraged. Together they worked through each obstacle and came home realizing that fighting the problem and not each other

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Quyon – Jillian Young

We were deeply saddened to learn that Susan Hamilton passed away on Aug. 4. Sue has been a big part of my life for many years, as a mentor, a friend, my best friend’s mom, and by extension, she was

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Waltham – Helen Perry

I sure hope that everyone is weathering this heat wave well. Remember to stay hydrated and keep your pets hydrated and indoors. On Saturday evening, we received some welcomed rain. There was also lighting and thunder and at one point

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Shawville – Lyse Lacourse

Our deepest condolences to the Greer family on the loss of Gail on Aug. 1, in her 82nd year.   Our sympathies to the Hamilton family on the loss of Susan on Aug. 4, at the age of 67.  

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Wildfires hit the Pontiac

Four small forest fires ignited across Pontiac county between Aug. 9 and 11, with a fifth reported to be burning north of Waltham as of Tuesday morning. Most municipalities are enforcing total fire ban as high fire risk continues.

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Beginning again

Many years ago, I knit sweaters for my sons and even a complicated sweater for a relative’s daughter. When I decided to knit another little sweater recently, I found I had lost that skill. Thankfully I found an old book

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Quyon – Jillian Young

It was with heavy hearts that we learned of the sudden passing of John Gibeault on July 31. “Big John”, as he was known around Quyon, was one the nicest people you could ever hope to meet. He always greeted

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Waltham – Helen Perry

Well, here we are already into August. I sure hope that everyone enjoyed a safe long weekend. On Tuesday evening, a pig roast and community pot luck supper took place at Paul Ryan Park here in Waltham. It was to

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