Editor, On Sunday, a friend and I travelled to Ottawa to take part in the guitar show. He travels regularly to the city, and has found that crossing over to Ontario means driving on scenic well-paved roads – better paved

Editor, Trying to understand the erratic and highly questionable actions of the American president must include a closer look at the economic policies his regime follows. To make America great again, he has made threatening gestures such as attacking the

Dear Editor, I would like to raise the awareness of the writing competition at Shawville Fair. The Shawville Fair has been operating since the late 1850s and this year is the fourth year for our writing competition. The contest is

Dear Editor, Victor Orban, would-be dictator for the past 16 years, has been soundly defeated in an election. Best of all, he had the humility and integrity to concede defeat. I’m hopeful that this will stick, and that it portends

Dear team at THE EQUITY and readers, Please accept my deepest apologies. In our Mar. 11, 2026 article titled “Shawville abattoir nears opening after final repairs,” journalist Tashi Farmilo used significant portions of an article written by THE EQUITY journalist

Dear Editor, I have experienced life in the U.S. and in Canada. Having been born and raised in a politically-aware family, I’m often amused by the subtle and not-so-subtle differences in the two political systems.  Last week in the U.S.,

Dear Editor,  Last week, I wrote about some of the negative aspects of the new computer-driven phenomenon known as AI. While it is artificial, it is not a substitute for intelligence. The annoying results we often see come from people

Dear Editor,  I agree with the editor that employees might not feel respected. I suggest two other factors may also be at play. When there is rapid and great turnover of staff, it is not always because of better paying

Dear Editor,  Artificial Ignorance; the new blue goo for the hard of thinking. It seems to be what everybody’s talking about, and worrying about. There is reason to be concerned, but it’s the 3D part that is the real danger. 

Dear Editor,  Can I borrow a cup of transparency? According to Google, “transparency” is the open, honest, and accessible sharing of information, acting as a foundation for trust, accountability, and ethical behavior in business, governance, and personal relationships. According to