Pontiac Printshop to Republish Ottawa Valley Classics
This fall, Imprimerie Pontiac Printshop is bringing two long-out-of-print books back to the presses. Both titles were written by folklorist I. Shelley (“Shelley”) Posen during his years documenting the traditional music, dialect, and social history of the region. Copies have been scarce for decades, so we are glad to get them back into the hands […]
Social Notes Looking for New Contributors
For generations, The Equity‘s Social Notes section has helped keep Pontiac neighbours connected, sharing celebrations, upcoming events and everyday happenings that make our communities what they are. We’d love to hear from more corners of the Pontiac! We are seeking community correspondents from municipalities throughout the region to contribute to our Social Notes […]
The Equity Expands on October 29th!
Our first expanded 16-page, two-section edition of The Equity is officially arriving later this month. Digital subscribers will get their first look on Tuesday, October 27th, with print copies delivering on Thursday, October 29th – just in time for Halloween. This new structure allows us to reorganize the paper to give your favourite content room […]
Calumet Media Launches Event Syndication Across the Pontiac
Ever miss out on a great local event because you simply didn’t hear about it in time? You’re not alone. Last year, we heard loud and clear from readers of The Equity that they loved hearing community news, but what they really wanted was a heads-up on events they could actually attend. We took that […]
The Equity Launches Free Advertising Program for Local Non-Profits
In conjunction with an expansion to a full 16-page weekly publication at the end of October, The Equity is launching a new Community Non-Profit Support Program. This initiative offers complimentary advertising space to help local registered non-profit organizations raise awareness, recruit volunteers, and generate community support. As part of The Equity’s ongoing commitment to the […]
The Equity’s Classified Section Expands with Rentals Powered by the MRC Pontiac
Remember the days of scanning the classifieds for rental listings? Simple, trustworthy, all in one place. These days, finding a new home in the Pontiac often feels like a digital scavenger hunt, bouncing between multiple websites and sorting through potentially dubious posts. It’s frustrating for renters and a time-sink for landlords trying to reach the […]
The Equity to Expand to 16 Pages, Adding Student Voices Feature
Big news is around the corner at The Equity. Later this fall, we will be expanding the paper to 16 pages, up from our current 12. This milestone represents a full doubling of the paper’s size over the past year—and it is all thanks to the incredible support from both readers and advertisers across the […]
The Equity Prints English Voter Card Information
We believe that exercising your fundamental right to vote shouldn’t depend on having a smartphone, scanning a QR code, or digging around on a website. In light of recent news that provincial voting information mailed out by Élections Québec will appear exclusively in French, we decided to step in for our readers. In this week’s […]
Prost! Launching the New Oktoberfest Ladysmith Web Experience
We’re thrilled to officially announce the launch of the brand-new website for Oktoberfest Ladysmith! Partnering with local organizations to elevate their digital footprint is what we love doing best, and this project brought a fantastic blend of culture, custom tech, and community spirit. Empowering Non-Technical Teams Managing a seasonal festival website shouldn’t require a computer […]
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 […]