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April 2, 2026

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Caleb Nickerson

Council calls special meeting

CALEB NICKERSON CAMPBELL’S BAY Feb. 26, 2020 The MRC Pontiac council of mayors held a special meeting on Feb. 26 to discuss the six month

Citizens protest OBS closure

CALEB NICKERSON SHAWVILLE March 1, 2020 On Sunday afternoon, more than 200 people turned out for a protest of the temporary closure of the Pontiac

An informative morning with friends

CALEB NICKERSON SHAWVILLE Feb. 19, 2020 The United Church Hall in Shawville was packed on Wednesday for the Pontiac County Women’s Institute (PCWI)’s annual information

New MRC Economic Development Director

CALEB NICKERSON CAMPBELL’S BAY Feb. 19, 2020 At the MRC Pontiac’s council of mayors meeting on Feb. 19, Cyndy Phillips was named the new economic

VJS president steps down

CALEB NICKERSON SHAWVILLE Feb. 17, 2020 On Feb. 17, the Villa James Shaw (VJS) committee held their annual general meeting at the Centre d’accueil Pontiac’s

Council calls special meeting

CALEB NICKERSON CAMPBELL’S BAY Feb. 26, 2020 The MRC Pontiac council of mayors held a special meeting on Feb. 26 to discuss the six month closure of the obstetrics unit at . . .

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Citizens protest OBS closure

CALEB NICKERSON SHAWVILLE March 1, 2020 On Sunday afternoon, more than 200 people turned out for a protest of the temporary closure of the Pontiac Community Hospital’s obstetrics unit. They circled the vehicles parked at the main entrance, holding hand-made

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An informative morning with friends

CALEB NICKERSON SHAWVILLE Feb. 19, 2020 The United Church Hall in Shawville was packed on Wednesday for the Pontiac County Women’s Institute (PCWI)’s annual information day. The volunteer group raises . . .

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New MRC Economic Development Director

CALEB NICKERSON CAMPBELL’S BAY Feb. 19, 2020 At the MRC Pontiac’s council of mayors meeting on Feb. 19, Cyndy Phillips was named the new economic development director for the region. Having previously served in . . .

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VJS president steps down

CALEB NICKERSON SHAWVILLE Feb. 17, 2020 On Feb. 17, the Villa James Shaw (VJS) committee held their annual general meeting at the Centre d’accueil Pontiac’s Dale Thompson room. In a surprise move, President Albert . . .

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