The power of proximity
When Lorianne Bertrand was in Grade 3, she made a go at teaching her grandmother to read. Still herself new to making meaning of vowels and consonants strung together in seemingly nonsensical combinations, she figured out how to teach this practice to somebody many years her senior. As is reported in our page five story […]
Health – it’s our decision!
As we watch politicians from ours and other countries, we eventually realise that the future safety of our food, air, water, and life in general will be up to us. No matter what political party in whatever country, most politicians are being lobbied by big oil, big pharma, and all sorts of financial institutions. Those […]
What about rain?
I said I would water a neighbour’s garden while they were away. I secretly hoped it would rain. The weatherman said it would. It seemed like a sure thing. Almost like a promise. But each day I’m walking and I am watering. There are some instances when even if a promise is given, it won’t […]
Quyon notes
Congratulations to Michael McCann and Hailey Berube, as they were married on Sat., July 25. It was a beautiful day as they were surrounded by their families and friends in an outdoor ceremony in Otter Lake. Wishing Hailey and Michael all the best in their next chapter together as Mr. & Mrs. McCann. Happy retirement […]
Waltham notes
This past Thursday, family and friends gathered at Connie and Charlie Andrews’ to celebrate Connie’s sister, Paulette Pelletier’s, 65th birthday. Family and friends gathered to wish Paulette birthday wishes. Everyone enjoyed a lovely afternoon sitting outside and competing in a washer’s tournament. A tasty supper was served along with a beautiful cake. Paulette expressed her […]
Wyman Women’s Institute Cook Book – Dominoes
Agreement reached with paramedics, Quebec relaunches renovation program for people with disabilities, tornados touch down
Paramedics union reaches tentative agreement with government After more than three years without a collective agreement, the Fédération de la santé et des services sociaux (FSSS-CSN), which represents 3,500 ambulance technicians and emergency staff, announced a tentative collective agreement with the Quebec government on Saturday night, Radio-Canada reported. The union stated that the agreement followed […]
Découvrez deux autres candidats provinciaux pour Pontiac
À l’approche des prochaines élections provinciales d’automne, THE EQUITY s’est entretenu avec les candidats qui se sont jusqu’à présent présentés dans la course contre le député sortant de trois mandats, André Fortin. M. Fortin a annoncé sa quatrième candidature pour représenter les Libéraux avec le chef du parti, Charles Milliard, à Quyon ce printemps (voir notre […]
Meet two more provincial candidates for Pontiac
In light of the upcoming fall provincial elections, THE EQUITY spoke with the candidates that have so far presented themselves in the race against three-term incumbent André Fortin. Fortin announced his fourth nomination to represent the Liberals with party leader Charles Milliard in Quyon this spring (see our May 7 edition). THE EQUITY has already […]