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November 26, 2025

Caleb Nickerson

Fundraiser for farm support workers

CALEB NICKERSON OUTAOUAIS Sept. 30, 2020  A Gofundme has been started to raise money for two new support workers for local agriculture workers and their

A couple bad report cards

Last week’s news cycle was especially lively, with things kicking off again in Ottawa, starting with a throne speech. There are plenty of notable new

Lions grill for Terry

CALEB NICKERSON SHAWVILLE Sept. 17, 2020 The Shawville Lions Club held their annual barbeque in support of the Terry Fox Run on Sept. 17, though

Balling for the Shawville RA

CALEB NICKERSON SHAWVILLE Sept. 17-18, 2020 Elwood Dale Park in Shawville was alive with fast and slow pitch action, as the annual RA ball tournament

New health care graduates celebrate

CALEB NICKERSON SHAWVILLE Sept. 18, 2020 Friday marked the end of a local three-month expedited course for health care workers at the Pontiac Continuing Education

Lotus Clinic extends hours

CALEB NICKERSON SHAWVILLE Sept. 14, 2020 The Lotus Clinic in Shawville announced that starting on Sept. 14, they would be extending their hours for “minor

Riding the wave

Well, it’s happened. It appears that now there’s a COVID case that’s been confirmed in the MRC. I say appears because the news wasn’t revealed

Home schooling up 300%

CALEB NICKERSON OUTAOUAIS Sept. 16, 2020 Due to concerns around COVID-19, there has been a huge increase in the number of parents opting to keep

Home schooling up 300%

CALEB NICKERSON OUTAOUAIS Sept. 16, 2020 Due to concerns around COVID-19, there has been a huge increase in the number of parents opting to keep

Fundraiser for farm support workers

CALEB NICKERSON OUTAOUAIS Sept. 30, 2020  A Gofundme has been started to raise money for two new support workers for local agriculture workers and their families.  The new hires are part of the Écoute agricole program, which is administered by

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A couple bad report cards

Last week’s news cycle was especially lively, with things kicking off again in Ottawa, starting with a throne speech. There are plenty of notable new announcements to discuss, as well as a lot of old ones. In the former category,

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Crisis in rural health care: part 2.5

CALEB NICKERSON PONTIAC Sept. 23, 2020 Note: This is the third instalment of a series on the crisis in rural health care that attempts to discuss as many facets of the issue as possible. If you haven’t read the first

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Lions grill for Terry

CALEB NICKERSON SHAWVILLE Sept. 17, 2020 The Shawville Lions Club held their annual barbeque in support of the Terry Fox Run on Sept. 17, though the circumstances were a little different this year, due to public health restrictions. Instead of

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Balling for the Shawville RA

CALEB NICKERSON SHAWVILLE Sept. 17-18, 2020 Elwood Dale Park in Shawville was alive with fast and slow pitch action, as the annual RA ball tournament got underway on Friday night. Organizer Matt Greer explained that the fundraiser has been going

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New health care graduates celebrate

CALEB NICKERSON SHAWVILLE Sept. 18, 2020 Friday marked the end of a local three-month expedited course for health care workers at the Pontiac Continuing Education Centre (PCEC) and all 11 grads are fully employed at local facilities. A modest ceremony

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Lotus Clinic extends hours

CALEB NICKERSON SHAWVILLE Sept. 14, 2020 The Lotus Clinic in Shawville announced that starting on Sept. 14, they would be extending their hours for “minor emergencies” on evenings and weekends. Clinic owner Joanne Romain said that the changes were made

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Riding the wave

Well, it’s happened. It appears that now there’s a COVID case that’s been confirmed in the MRC. I say appears because the news wasn’t revealed through formal channels. The woman who tested positive, who works for the local health authority

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Home schooling up 300%

CALEB NICKERSON OUTAOUAIS Sept. 16, 2020 Due to concerns around COVID-19, there has been a huge increase in the number of parents opting to keep their kids at home. According to the . . .

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Home schooling up 300%

CALEB NICKERSON OUTAOUAIS Sept. 16, 2020 Due to concerns around COVID-19, there has been a huge increase in the number of parents opting to keep their kids at home. According to the Western Quebec School Board (WQSB)’s Director of Education

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