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February 18, 2026

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Caleb Nickerson

Raising money for the Pontiac museum

CALEB NICKERSON SHAWVILLE Aug. 3, 2018 On Aug. 3, the Pontiac Historical Society held its annual barbeque fundraiser for the museum it operates in on

Gardens, gifts and more, oh my!

Photos and story by Caleb Nickerson Over the weekend, nine property owners throughout the Pontiac opened their homes to a multitude of guests for the

A perfect day for a sea pie picnic

CALEB NICKERSON BRYSON Aug. 5, 2018 On Sunday, the Bryson Lions treated the community to their annual sea pie dinner fundraiser, bringing out hundreds in

Having a ball for minor hockey in Mansfield

CALEB NICKERSON MANSFIELD ET PONTEFRACT Aug. 3-5, 2018 Over the weekend, residents of Mansfield and Fort Coulonge gathered to support the local minor hockey association

Spreading holiday cheer in Upper Pontiac

CALEB NICKERSON ALLUMETTES ISLAND July 25, 2018 For the third year running, families in the upper Pontiac flocked to Trimmer’s Fries on Allumettes Island to

Coffee, lore and more in Norway Bay

CALEB NICKERSON BRISTOL July 25, 2018 The Jack Graham Community Centre in Bristol was positively bumping on July 25 for the annual coffeehouse put on

Raising money for the Pontiac museum

CALEB NICKERSON SHAWVILLE Aug. 3, 2018 On Aug. 3, the Pontiac Historical Society held its annual barbeque fundraiser for the museum it operates in on rue Lake in Shawville. Posting up downtown, right outside Joanne’s Valu-Mart, the group of volunteers

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Bay artists put on big show hosted by NBMA

CALEB NICKERSON NORWAY BAY Aug. 1, 2018 There was one busy and conspicuously colourful carport in Norway Bay on Aug. 1, as local artists gathered for the second annual Big Art Show. Hosted by Norway Bay Municipal Association (NBMA) coordinator

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Gardens, gifts and more, oh my!

Photos and story by Caleb Nickerson Over the weekend, nine property owners throughout the Pontiac opened their homes to a multitude of guests for the fourth Gardens and Gifts tour. The self-guided trek featured nine gardens from Breckenridge to Greermount,

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Over $350,000 for highway intersection relocation

CALEB NICKERSON LITCHFIELD July 31, 2018 On July 31, local officials were at the town hall in Litchfield to announce funding for the relocation of a perilous intersection along Hwy. 148. Pontiac MNA and provincial transport minister André Fortin, alongside

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A perfect day for a sea pie picnic

CALEB NICKERSON BRYSON Aug. 5, 2018 On Sunday, the Bryson Lions treated the community to their annual sea pie dinner fundraiser, bringing out hundreds in support of the local community organization. Lion Ed Gutoskie explained that the annual event is

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Having a ball for minor hockey in Mansfield

CALEB NICKERSON MANSFIELD ET PONTEFRACT Aug. 3-5, 2018 Over the weekend, residents of Mansfield and Fort Coulonge gathered to support the local minor hockey association with a little softball. The annual Family Ball tournament brought out 16 teams to Amyotte

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Spreading holiday cheer in Upper Pontiac

CALEB NICKERSON ALLUMETTES ISLAND July 25, 2018 For the third year running, families in the upper Pontiac flocked to Trimmer’s Fries on Allumettes Island to celebrate the holidays a little early. The Christmas in July party, as it is known,

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Bristol race named international World Cup event

CALEB NICKERSON BRISTOL Aug. 1, 2018 A local dog-racing entrepreneur is pleased to announce that the longstanding Bristol Dryland Dog race has been recognized by two international governing bodies. Denis Rozon, owner of Timberland Tours and the driving force behind

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Coffee, lore and more in Norway Bay

CALEB NICKERSON BRISTOL July 25, 2018 The Jack Graham Community Centre in Bristol was positively bumping on July 25 for the annual coffeehouse put on by the Norway Bay and Bristol Historical Society (NBBHS). Perhaps seeking shelter from the pelting

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