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
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
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
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
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
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 An outdated site—or one that’s a nightmare to edit—isn’t just a headache.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
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
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
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
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