Twenty-three Pontiac entrepreneurs from across the region gathered in Fort Coulonge Saturday for the second annual Pontiac Business Expo, organized by the Centre de loisir
The St. Paul’s Anglican Church in Shawville held its first official labyrinth walk on Saturday since the unveiling of the path painted on the floor
The Fort Coulonge Golden Age Club was packed Saturday night for the club’s first sea pie supper since the group lowered its minimum age for
More than 60 mothers and local artisans gathered at the Shawville Arena Saturday morning to participate in the first ever mom-to-mom market put on by
Six firefighters were honoured for their dedication to the Campbell’s Bay Litchfield Fire Department at its annual firemen’s ball on Saturday night. Arran Jenkins was
Outaouais public health authority CISSSO is warning residents of a potential measles exposure that occurred at a Gatineau farm in late April. In a May
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
Local musician Erin Davis, who usually plays with her heavy metal band Beyond Driven under the name Erin Maiden, has released her first song as
The Sheenboro Parish Hall opened its doors on Sunday to welcome square dancers new and old for an afternoon of two-stepping and do-si-doing to tunes
Bristol resident Valerie Henderson was on her way out the door to meet with friends towards the end of March when the phone rang. When
Twenty-three Pontiac entrepreneurs from across the region gathered in Fort Coulonge Saturday for the second annual Pontiac Business Expo, organized by the Centre de loisir des Draveurs arena committee.Business owners spent the day networking with other entrepreneurs and potential customers
The St. Paul’s Anglican Church in Shawville held its first official labyrinth walk on Saturday since the unveiling of the path painted on the floor of its community hall last summer. The event was facilitated by Jean Macnab, a warden
The Fort Coulonge Golden Age Club was packed Saturday night for the club’s first sea pie supper since the group lowered its minimum age for members from 65 to 50 years old this past summer. Secretary and treasurer Rosalie Boucher
More than 60 mothers and local artisans gathered at the Shawville Arena Saturday morning to participate in the first ever mom-to-mom market put on by the Pontiac Agricultural Society (PAS), organized as a fundraiser for the arena. The market featured
Six firefighters were honoured for their dedication to the Campbell’s Bay Litchfield Fire Department at its annual firemen’s ball on Saturday night. Arran Jenkins was voted by peers as this year’s junior firefighter of the year, an award that goes
Outaouais public health authority CISSSO is warning residents of a potential measles exposure that occurred at a Gatineau farm in late April. In a May 2 press release, CISSSO said two people visiting Éco des champs farm, located at 482
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
Local musician Erin Davis, who usually plays with her heavy metal band Beyond Driven under the name Erin Maiden, has released her first song as a solo artist dedicated to her stepfather, Rock Soucie, who lost a nine-year battle with
The Sheenboro Parish Hall opened its doors on Sunday to welcome square dancers new and old for an afternoon of two-stepping and do-si-doing to tunes provided by musicians Sherryl Fitzpatrick, Terri-Lynn Mahusky, Kerry Vaillancourt and Gail Gavan. The event was
Bristol resident Valerie Henderson was on her way out the door to meet with friends towards the end of March when the phone rang. When she picked up, she was informed she was being awarded the Lieutenant Governor’s Medal which
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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