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April 2, 2026

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MRC begins blue bin rollout

The MRC Pontiac is set to begin rolling out blue recycling bins to certain participating municipalities this week, a milestone for the county which, according

Gingerbread house fun for all ages at the CAP 

There was gingerbread house fun for all ages at the Centre d’acceuil du Pontiac (CAP) on Saturday afternoon in an activity organized by Connexions Resource Centre and the Parents’ Voice Shawville.  Guests were invited to take graham crackers, icing and

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Local actor making a mark on Ottawa theatre scene

Local actor Grant Moore is making a mark in Ottawa’s community theatre scene, winning some hardware for his portrayal of two contrasting characters in a recent performance in Merrickville, Ont.  Moore, who is from Shawville, performed in Ottawa Little Theatre’s

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MRC begins blue bin rollout

The MRC Pontiac is set to begin rolling out blue recycling bins to certain participating municipalities this week, a milestone for the county which, according to the MRC, is the last in the province to implement door-to-door recycling collection.

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