Bristol farmer teaches locals to saponify
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The Brauwerk Hoffman brewery in Campbell’s Bay was transformed into a soap-making lab Saturday afternoon for a workshop hosted by Bristol farmer and soap-maker Gema
The Brauwerk Hoffman brewery in Campbell’s Bay was transformed into a soap-making lab Saturday afternoon for a workshop hosted by Bristol farmer and soap-maker Gema
The parking lot outside the Otter Lake Recreation Association was packed with mud-covered ATVs and side-by-sides late Saturday afternoon, following the annual poker run organized
Shawville-Clarendon firefighters gathered in the hall above the Shawville arena on Saturday evening to celebrate another year of community service at the department’s annual firemen’s
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
Couples took the dance floor at the Spruceholme Inn in Fort Coulonge on Saturday evening to music the likes of Frank Sinatra and Perry Como
The recently formed Otter Lake Community Assembly hosted its first brainstorming event on Saturday evening, where over 80 residents shared ideas for how they would
Pontiac MNA André Fortin met with constituents Friday night at the Little Red Wagon Winery in Clarendon to address concerns from members of the region’s
The proponent of the nuclear waste disposal facility planned for Chalk River, Ont. has challenged a federal court ruling that it had not conducted sufficient
The Thorne Community Recreation Association had an earthy smell Saturday morning for the community’s second annual Seedy Saturday event, which brought together local gardeners to
The Brauwerk Hoffman brewery in Campbell’s Bay was transformed into a soap-making lab Saturday afternoon for a workshop hosted by Bristol farmer and soap-maker Gema Villavicencio. Ten participants, donned in chemical resistant gloves and safety glasses, carefully measured out ingredients
The parking lot outside the Otter Lake Recreation Association was packed with mud-covered ATVs and side-by-sides late Saturday afternoon, following the annual poker run organized by the Quad Club Pontiac. At the club’s first event of the season, over 200
Shawville-Clarendon firefighters gathered in the hall above the Shawville arena on Saturday evening to celebrate another year of community service at the department’s annual firemen’s ball. Three firefighters were given special recognition for years of dedicated service with the department.Ryan
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
Couples took the dance floor at the Spruceholme Inn in Fort Coulonge on Saturday evening to music the likes of Frank Sinatra and Perry Como performed by Montreal-based crooner-style singer Sylvain Beauchamp. The dinner and dance event was the latest
The recently formed Otter Lake Community Assembly hosted its first brainstorming event on Saturday evening, where over 80 residents shared ideas for how they would like to improve their town. In May, the group plans to get to work on
Pontiac MNA André Fortin met with constituents Friday night at the Little Red Wagon Winery in Clarendon to address concerns from members of the region’s English-speaking community about certain provincial policies some feel are having a negative impact on the
The proponent of the nuclear waste disposal facility planned for Chalk River, Ont. has challenged a federal court ruling that it had not conducted sufficient consultations with Kebaowek First Nation regarding its plans for the facility, a decision which could
The Thorne Community Recreation Association had an earthy smell Saturday morning for the community’s second annual Seedy Saturday event, which brought together local gardeners to swap seeds and pick up new techniques. Christine Anderson, one of the event’s organizers, said
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.
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