Making History: The Equity Prepares for Its Largest Issue in 143 Years
As the Pontiac prepares for a landmark moment – the 170th anniversary of the Expo Shawville Fair – The Equity is gearing up for a record-breaking milestone of its own. Our upcoming August 27th, 2026 edition is officially shaping up to be the largest issue in the newspaper’s entire 143-year history! Our team has been […]
The Shawville Fair Section: Deadline Approaches
The Shawville Fair has been the heart of summer in the Pontiac for 170 years, a true community cornerstone. Each year, The Equity, the Voice of the Pontaic Since 1883, dedicates a special 12 page section to this beloved tradition pages packed with deep dives into the Fair’s history, behind-the-scenes stories, and the complete lineup […]
Big Website Power, Affordable Prices: Meet Calumet AI for Pontiac Businesses
Many small business owners in the Pontiac region are juggling a thousand things, and the company website usually ends up at the bottom of the list. An outdated site—or one that’s a nightmare to edit—isn’t just a headache. It’s actively costing you customers. Since we launched in 2023, Calumet Media has built custom, high-end websites […]
Presale: The Shawville Fair – Photos from The Equity, 1977-2005
As we count down to the landmark 170th anniversary of the Shawville Fair, Calumet Media is thrilled to share a very special project that celebrates the unforgettable moments of our local exhibition. Today, we are officially announcing the presale of our brand-new book: The Shawville Fair: Photos from The Equity 1977-2005. A Nostalgic Look Back […]
Easy, Local Online Ticketing is Now Available!
Organizing a local event in the Pontiac is a labour of love, but dealing with ticket sales, door cash, and online payments gets messy fast. Pontiac Printshop’s local online ticketing service takes that hassle off your plate. Designed specifically for our region, it handles everything from single-day community festivals to multi-day shows across Shawville, Quyon, […]
The Equity launches AI driven French Translation
For 143 years, The Equity has been the weekly heartbeat of the Pontiac, a trusted voice in a region that largely speaks English. Yet, we’ve always acknowledged our francophone neighbours, dedicating a page in French within the paper since the 1970s. Today, we’re taking a significant leap forward, bringing that commitment to our online presence […]
A Local Voice for Global Press Freedom: Jon Stewart Joins WPFC Board
Calumet Media is pleased to announce that its owner and publisher of The Equity newspaper, Jon Stewart, has joined the board of directors for World Press Freedom Canada (WPFC). This appointment brings a distinct voice from Quebec’s Pontiac region to a national organization dedicated to safeguarding journalistic integrity and access to information. World Press Freedom […]
Holiday Hours & Equity Deadlines: Fête Nationale & Canada Day
Our office will be closed on Wednesday, June 24th, to observe Fête Nationale. Then, just a week later, we’ll also be stepping away on Wednesday, July 1st, for Canada Day. Our staff will be back in the office, bright-eyed and bushy-tailed, ready to tackle your projects on the respective Thursdays following each holiday. For those […]
Calumet Media Streams QCNA’s Career Day
Last Friday, the Quebec Community Newspaper Association (QCNA) hosted their annual general meeting at the Château Cartier hotel in Aylmer, and Calumet Media was right there in the thick of it, helping stream the entire event live on YouTube. Beyond the usual business, the QCNA also held a Job Fair and a lively panel discussion, […]
Launching Calumet AI
Let’s be honest, keeping your website fresh with new content, or ensuring it speaks to both our English and French-speaking communities, often gets pushed to the bottom of a busy entrepreneur’s to-do list. It’s crucial, but who has the time? That’s precisely why we’re thrilled to introduce Calumet AI, our brand-new custom WordPress plugin. Think […]