Note to Readers: Canada Post Strike
Canada Post has begun a strike that will impact the delivery of The Equity. While this disruption is beyond our control, we remain committed to keeping our community informed. We had previously announced that The Equity will be increasing in size effective October 1st, with a corresponding change in prices
Extended Hours at the Pontiac Printshop and The Equity
Calumet Media and the Pontiac Printshop are pleased to welcome Cheryl Stanley to the team as our new customer service representative. Cheryl brings a wealth of professionalism and will help streamline operations at the front desk. Starting October 6, the Pontiac Printshop and The Equity will extend weekday hours from
Bristol Launches New Municipal Website
The Municipality of Bristol has officially launched its new website, now live at BristolMunicipality.ca. The upgrade replaces the former BristolMunicipality.qc.ca domain and introduces a faster, more modern platform designed to serve residents, seasonal visitors, and businesses in Bristol, Quebec. A Digital Hub for Local Government Services The new website was
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
The Equity to Increase Size, Subscription Rates for New Subscribers
This article was originally published in The Equity on Wednesday, September 3rd, 2025 It’s no secret the local news business is not without its challenges these days. While newspapers across the country are cutting back, outsourcing, or closing altogether, we have been finding ways to invest in our product and
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,
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
Note to Readers: In-store price change
This article was originally published in The Equity on Wednesday, July 16th, 2025 Even though most of our readers subscribe, there’s still a good number of folks who pick up THE EQUITY now and then from their local depanneur or grocery store. Some grab a copy when their neighbour’s kid
The Equity’s Shawville Fair Special Section – coming August 20th
The biggest week of the summer is almost here – and so is The Equity’s annual Shawville Fair Special Feature! This keepsake edition hits newsstands Wednesday, August 20th, just in time to get readers hyped for the Fair. Why advertise in this issue?Because everyone reads it. From long-time locals to
Facebook Advertising in the Pontiac: How It Works and Why It Matters for Small Businesses
Small businesses in the Pontiac region are discovering that Facebook isn’t just for sharing community news – it’s become a powerful local marketing tool. In our rural area, Facebook offers an easy way to reach thousands of residents who might otherwise be hard to connect with. More than 12,000 people