
Special needs program pioneer retires after 40 years
The founder of PHS’s “apartment” class helped generations of students understand “it’s okay to be different.”
The founder of PHS’s “apartment” class helped generations of students understand “it’s okay to be different.”
When the Chapeau Karate Club celebrated winning 10 medals at a tournament three weekends ago in Toronto, they raised a glass to the club’s late
As part of an ongoing series, we are publishing one recipe every week from Pontiac County Recipes, a small book that is home to a
Chichester’s Culbute locks have been out of operation for over a century. On Saturday, the community got together to celebrate their legacy, and make sure
Last week, Gord Graham stood in the ravaged mess of his Pontiac High School classroom, staring at the Rubbermaid tote into which he had to
The Municipality of Thorne will benefit from the fire protection and emergency response services of the Shawville-Clarendon Fire Department (SCFD) starting July 1, thanks to
Oleh Mykulych came to Canada in 2022 after his parents made the decision to leave their hometown in Ukraine due to the war. Last week,
The fire didn’t have a chance to grow beyond the back side of the house.
Chapeau cottager Patsea Griffin hosted a poetry reading at the town’s gallery, sharing readings from a book in which she and 93 other artists offer
The founder of PHS’s “apartment” class helped generations of students understand “it’s okay to be different.”
When the Chapeau Karate Club celebrated winning 10 medals at a tournament three weekends ago in Toronto, they raised a glass to the club’s late founder. Sensei Tim Sullivan, who started the club in 2004, brought the itosu-kai style of
As part of an ongoing series, we are publishing one recipe every week from Pontiac County Recipes, a small book that is home to a collection of kitchen secrets from across the region, published by Pontiac Printshop in 1968. Our
Chichester’s Culbute locks have been out of operation for over a century. On Saturday, the community got together to celebrate their legacy, and make sure the once-prosperous era they represent isn’t forgotten.
Last week, Gord Graham stood in the ravaged mess of his Pontiac High School classroom, staring at the Rubbermaid tote into which he had to squeeze a quarter-century’s worth of belongings. “I used to have the Red Ensign up on
The Municipality of Thorne will benefit from the fire protection and emergency response services of the Shawville-Clarendon Fire Department (SCFD) starting July 1, thanks to a new agreement between the three municipalities. According to the agreement, which will be in
Oleh Mykulych came to Canada in 2022 after his parents made the decision to leave their hometown in Ukraine due to the war. Last week, the three-time Ukrainian kickboxing champ celebrated finishing classes at Pontiac High School.
The fire didn’t have a chance to grow beyond the back side of the house.
Chapeau cottager Patsea Griffin hosted a poetry reading at the town’s gallery, sharing readings from a book in which she and 93 other artists offer their reflections on the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s 94 calls to action.
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
Location: Otter Lake R.A. Association, 394 Tessier Street
Euchre tournament fundraiser for Otter Lake’s 150th Anniversary in 2026.
Pre-registration on now. $5 per person if pre-registered before the tournament. $8/pp at the door on the day of the tournament. You can send an e-transfer to pre-register to: otterlake150@outlook.com or contact Lory Beaudoin at: lorybeaudoin@gmail.com
The door opens at noon. Snacks and drinks for sale. The tournament starts at 1PM—prizes for the top 3 places; the lowest score and most lone hands. All skill levels welcome.
The Valley’s Most Family Friendly Fair!
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