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April 2, 2026

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Caleb Nickerson

What’s closed? What’s open?

CALEB NICKERSON PONTIAC March 18, 2020 This week there were numerous announcements of temporary closures to blunt the impact of coronavirus on the province. In

A message from Pontiac Warden Jane Toller

CALEB NICKERSON PONTIAC March 18, 2020 MRC Pontiac Warden Jane Toller put out the following message on Friday afternoon in response to concerns about coronavirus:

Learning to market like a rock star

CALEB NICKERSON FORT COULONGE March 12, 2020 The Pontiac Conference Centre was packed on March 12 for an evening of marketing advice and rock and

Workshop on mental health first-aid

CALEB NICKERSON CLARENDON March 12-13, 2020 The Little Red Wagon Winery in Clarendon was the host of a two-day Mental Health First Aid workshop on

Here’s to you ladies!

On March 8, people around the world celebrated International Women’s Day, recognizing the contributions that women have made to their communities and across the globe.

What’s closed? What’s open?

CALEB NICKERSON PONTIAC March 18, 2020 This week there were numerous announcements of temporary closures to blunt the impact of coronavirus on the province. In a press conference on Monday, Premier François Legault urged the public to avoid venturing out

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A message from Pontiac Warden Jane Toller

CALEB NICKERSON PONTIAC March 18, 2020 MRC Pontiac Warden Jane Toller put out the following message on Friday afternoon in response to concerns about coronavirus: “Dear residents of the Pontiac, as Warden I feel it is very important to communicate

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Learning to market like a rock star

CALEB NICKERSON FORT COULONGE March 12, 2020 The Pontiac Conference Centre was packed on March 12 for an evening of marketing advice and rock and roll. Organized by SADC Pontiac, “The Rock Star Startup” event was a success, attracting dozens

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Workshop on mental health first-aid

CALEB NICKERSON CLARENDON March 12-13, 2020 The Little Red Wagon Winery in Clarendon was the host of a two-day Mental Health First Aid workshop on March 12 and 13, an event sponsored by The Do More Ag Foundation and Farm

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Here’s to you ladies!

On March 8, people around the world celebrated International Women’s Day, recognizing the contributions that women have made to their communities and across the globe. Here in the Pontiac, there is no shortage of females heavily involved in making the

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Growing mental health awarness on the farm

CALEB NICKERSON SHAWVILLE March 11, 2020 It might not appear like it at first glance, but anyone with experience picking stones or pulling teats knows that farming is a dangerous profession. From enormous, ornery livestock to . . .

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