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April 2, 2026

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Sarah Pledge Dickson

Dusting off layers of Pontiac history

For the last two weekends, archaeologists and members of the public have been carefully and diligently scraping and sweeping away layers of dirt covering the

Market closes season with Thanksgiving pop-up

Jennifer Gauthier, also known as The Bay Baker, sold all her pumpkin and apple pies, many of which were pre-orders, at the Marché Bristol Market’s Thanksgiving pop-up on Saturday at Coronation Hall.Gauthier, one of about 10 vendors at Saturday’s pop-up,

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Dusting off layers of Pontiac history

For the last two weekends, archaeologists and members of the public have been carefully and diligently scraping and sweeping away layers of dirt covering the foundation of a building that was likely used as a trading post on the Ottawa

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