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 […]
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 […]
Launch of WestQuebecers.ca – A New Digital Home for the Regional Association of West Quebecers
Calumet Media is proud to announce the launch of the new website for the Regional Association of West Quebecers (RAWQ): WestQuebecers.ca. This new digital platform strengthens the Association’s ability to serve the English-speaking community across the Outaouais, offering a modern, accessible, and user-friendly hub for information and resources. A refreshed online presence The new WestQuebecers.ca […]
Calumet Media launches new municipal website for Clarendon
We’re excited to announce the launch of the new website for the Municipality of Clarendon: Clarendon.ca. This project marks another step in our ongoing work with municipalities across the Pontiac to modernize their digital presence. The new site gives residents and visitors a simple, mobile-friendly way to access municipal information, council updates, and community resources. […]
Tuning In to What’s Next: Launching Digital Audio for Local Advertising in the Ottawa Valley
Before launching Calumet Media, I spent 20 years in local media—12 of them in radio. When I started working for Rogers Radio Ottawa, streaming music was still an experiment. Stations were reluctant to spend money delivering their content online when it was already free over the airwaves. But that world changed quickly. Radios are now […]
Welcoming Colleen Jones
Calumet Media & The Equity are happy to announce that Colleen Jones has agreed to join our growing team as our new Community Outreach Coordinator. Colleen brings a wealth of experience in digital marketing, communications, and event management, along with a deep passion for storytelling and community engagement. Having worked in design and strategic communications, […]
Calumet Media and Pontiac Printshop to merge
We are very excited to announce that my company, Calumet Media, and Pontiac Printshop, the parent company of The Equity, are well down the road towards an agreement that would see the two companies merge operations within the coming weeks. The result will be a dynamic new company focused on engaging readers and helping businesses […]
Final Opportunity for Small Business Grants with the Canada Digital Adoption Program
The Government of Canada has announced that their Canada Digital Adoption Program (CDAP) will be closing off applications for its Boost Your Business Technology grant. This pivotal program, aimed at helping Canadian businesses transform with the use of digital technology, has received an overwhelming response, with over 31,000 businesses seeking to leverage the funds from […]
Leveraging AI for Small Business
As the business world embraces digital transformation, “AI for small business” is not just a trend but a necessity. Artificial intelligence (AI) has evolved from a complex tech jargon into an invaluable asset for businesses of all sizes. On Thursday, January 18th Calumet Media, in partnership with SADC Pontiac and the Pontiac Chamber of Commerce, […]