Extended Hours at the Pontiac Printshop and The Equity
Beginning October 6, the Pontiac Printshop and The Equity will be extending our weekday hours from 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. to 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Our hours were reduced following the COVID-19 pandemic, but after listening to feedback from our clients and community, we’ve decided it’s the right
Canada Post Update: No Impact for The Equity
Canada Post workers represented by CUPW have announced that they will no longer deliver unaddressed commercial flyers as part of their ongoing labour dispute. This decision has created uncertainty for many businesses and community publishers who rely on that distribution method to reach households. Subscribers and advertisers with The Equity
La municipalité de Bristol lance officiellement son nouveau site Web à BristolMunicipality.ca
La municipalité de Bristol a officiellement mis en ligne son nouveau site Web à l’adresse BristolMunicipality.ca. Cette mise à jour remplace l’ancien domaine BristolMunicipality.qc.ca et propose une plateforme plus rapide et moderne conçue pour servir les résidents, les visiteurs saisonniers et les entreprises de Bristol, Québec. Un carrefour numérique pour
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