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Taking a hard stance against bullying
PATRICIA LEBOEUF Equity Editor Bullying isn’t a rite of passage that must be endured and no child should have to suffer through that emotional turmoil, said Ruth Cowley, the anti-violence coordinator for the Western Quebec School Board (WQSB). With concerns over bullying growing, McDowell Elementary School has instituted a new anti-bullying program. “A lot of …
Pontiacs drop series with Wolves in six
CORY WILSON Equity Reporter In a best of seven playoff series against the Renfrew Timberwolves, the Pontiac Juniors came up short this year, losing 4-2. Game three Game three of the series took place on Feb. 25 in Renfrew and the Juniors lost 6-4. Dylan McNamara helped the Juniors by finishing with one goal. McNamara …
Second Annual Fish Findlay Hockey Tournament raises cold cash for minor hockey
JULIELEE STITT Equity Reporter “We thought the town could use another event and what’s better than hockey to bring Shawville together?” asked Darcy Findlay, the co-organizer of the Second Annual Fish Findlay Classic 3 vs. 3 Men’s Hockey Tournament. The three-day event kicked-off on Friday night at the Shawville Arena, with all benefits raised going …
New ethics committee on the docket for PCC
PATRICIA LEBOEUF Equity Editor The Pontiac Chamber of Commerce (PCC) plans to establish a new committee, which will set forth a code of ethics that will govern its executive. “I feel it’s a good thing for us to establish this particular committee,” said Jean-Claude Rivest, president of the PCC during its general meeting, which was …
Winter Family Fun Day in Shawville a Success
JULIELEE STITT Equity Reporter The second annual Winter Family Fun Day was a chilling success, according to the event’s organizer. “It’s a good organized day of fun,” said Katie Sharpe, the assistant director general of the Municipality of Shawville. The event kicked off later Saturday morning at the Shawville-Clarendon Library, before moving over to the …
He shoots, they score
JULIELEE STITT Equity Reporter The four-day long Fort Coulonge/Man-sfield Winter Carnival concluded on Sunday with a bang, as retired Montreal Canadiens, under the guidance of Guy Lafleur, faced-off against the home team. All the benefits of the fundraiser went to the local arena. Lafleur, commonly referred to as the Blond Demon during his time as …
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