Pontiac Community Players go all the way with Halfway There
January 30, 2025
The last time Valerie Twolan-Graham helmed the creative crew that is the Pontiac Community Players was two years ago for a period piece by Norm
The last time Valerie Twolan-Graham helmed the creative crew that is the Pontiac Community Players was two years ago for a period piece by Norm
The 100 Mile Arts Network opened a new gallery and boutique in Wakefield on Thursday to a packed room full of artists, enthusiasts, supporters and
The team won its first home game 5-3 against the Glengarry Pipers on Saturday, after Pontiac firefighters were honoured in the opening ceremony.
Members of Zion Lutheran Church in Schwartz and St. John’s Lutheran Church in Ladysmith enjoyed an evening of hymns and fellowship at Brauwerk Hoffman Brewery
The council of the Zion Lutheran Church in Schwartz is indelibly concerned about the well-being of their congregation and community whether it be spiritual, social
The Bryson Recreation Association hosted a 3-pitch ball tournament over the weekend. Twelve teams made up of players from all over the region were divided
Six agricultural producers from across the MRC Pontiac opened their gates to the public for the third annual Farms Open agri-tourism day on Sunday. This
While the gas station in Sheenboro has closed and so too has the grocery store, the Parish Hall, on the other hand, is going strong
The Quyon Legion hosted a golf tournament Saturday over two venues. The “Par Tee,” as the event was promoted, got started at Norway Bay’s Astra
Revitalisation Bryson has long been known to work hard in helping its community be all that it can be. Saturday, the community group put all
The last time Valerie Twolan-Graham helmed the creative crew that is the Pontiac Community Players was two years ago for a period piece by Norm Foster called Hilda’s Yard (THE EQUITY, January 23, 2023). This time around, she brought a
The 100 Mile Arts Network opened a new gallery and boutique in Wakefield on Thursday to a packed room full of artists, enthusiasts, supporters and locals. The arts network began as a project of Theatre Wakefield back in 2017. When
The team won its first home game 5-3 against the Glengarry Pipers on Saturday, after Pontiac firefighters were honoured in the opening ceremony.
Members of Zion Lutheran Church in Schwartz and St. John’s Lutheran Church in Ladysmith enjoyed an evening of hymns and fellowship at Brauwerk Hoffman Brewery in Campbell’s Bay on Friday evening in a celebration of Reformation Day. The brainchild of
The council of the Zion Lutheran Church in Schwartz is indelibly concerned about the well-being of their congregation and community whether it be spiritual, social or physical, and there is ample empirical evidence serving to inform their will, reach and
The Bryson Recreation Association hosted a 3-pitch ball tournament over the weekend. Twelve teams made up of players from all over the region were divided into two groups with play on Friday evening and all day Saturday. Once the preliminaries
Six agricultural producers from across the MRC Pontiac opened their gates to the public for the third annual Farms Open agri-tourism day on Sunday. This is the greatest number of Pontiac participants to date. The event is similar in concept
While the gas station in Sheenboro has closed and so too has the grocery store, the Parish Hall, on the other hand, is going strong and events there still bring Sheeners out en masse. On Sunday, the hall was bursting
The Quyon Legion hosted a golf tournament Saturday over two venues. The “Par Tee,” as the event was promoted, got started at Norway Bay’s Astra Estates golf course with 73 golfers teeing off on a gloriously sunny late summer day.
Revitalisation Bryson has long been known to work hard in helping its community be all that it can be. Saturday, the community group put all of its fundraising efforts into hosting a golf tournament at Mickey Creek and was rewarded
The Bromley Historical Society welcomes Dónall Ó Dubhghaill to speak on “Gaelic Roots: The Irish Language in the Ottawa Valley” on Sunday, July 13, 2pm, at the Old Town Hall, 498 Micksburg Road, Osceola. Renowned for its strong Irish heritage, many of the early Irish settlers of the Ottawa Valley spoke Irish. A Celtic Studies scholar and educator, Mr. Ó Dubhghaill will delve into the rich history of the Irish (Gaelic) language, tracing its ancient roots in Ireland, its journey across the Atlantic, and its vibrant life within the Ottawa Valley. This free presentation is open to the public. Refreshments will be served following the presentation.
The Bromley Historical Society welcomes Dónall Ó Dubhghaill to speak on “Gaelic Roots: The Irish Language in the Ottawa Valley” on Sunday, July 13, 2pm, at the Old Town Hall, 498 Micksburg Road, Osceola. Renowned for its strong Irish heritage, many of the early Irish settlers of the Ottawa Valley spoke Irish. A Celtic Studies scholar and educator, Mr. Ó Dubhghaill will delve into the rich history of the Irish (Gaelic) language, tracing its ancient roots in Ireland, its journey across the Atlantic, and its vibrant life within the Ottawa Valley. This free presentation is open to the public. Refreshments will be served following the presentation.
PPHS REUNION: August 2, 2025
REGISTRATION IS ON AND ACTIVE!
$60 per person (cocktails, dinner)
Come connect with your classmates. Space limited, so registration & payment a must.
E-transfer: pphsreunioncommittee@gmail.com
Cheque: Kathy Wickens (call 613-600-1455)
331 Somerville Drive, Perth, ON K7H 3C6
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