Portion of Esprit sold to former ‘Jedi guides’
February 28, 2025
A new generation of whitewater enthusiasts is taking ownership of Esprit’s rafting business, with big plans for its future.
A new generation of whitewater enthusiasts is taking ownership of Esprit’s rafting business, with big plans for its future.
Campbell’s Bay native Katelyn Bertrand has spent most weekends this winter traveling to communities across the Pontiac with a single mission in mind: teaching people
A 111-year-old quilt made by the Elmside Homemakers Club of 1916, was recently found in a local barn. Do you know any of the dozens
Two Pontiac farmers organized an afternoon of learning and networking for women in agriculture to exchange knowledge share experiences of working in what is still
The Fort Coulonge fire department held its fishing derby on Saturday, drawing nearly one hundred people for its annual fundraiser event on the Ottawa River.
Le Patro de Fort-Coulonge/Mansfield hosted its second annual Carnaval de Patro over the weekend.Friday night kicked off with a talent show, live music and the
Sûreté du Québec (SQ) police arrested a 21-year-old man from Montreal in Mansfield on Feb. 13 after he allegedly stole a vehicle in Waltham. According
As Mike O’Reilly, longtime organizer and participant of the annual Old Sled Run, walked into Gavan’s Sunday right around noon, he had to dust off
Forty-four former students of École secondaire Sieur-de-Coulonge celebrated a major life milestone on Saturday afternoon, tossing their hats in the air to mark the successful
As it got dark and the snow fell on Norway Bay Saturday night, snow enthusiasts hit the trails that surround the Astra Estates golf course
A new generation of whitewater enthusiasts is taking ownership of Esprit’s rafting business, with big plans for its future.
Campbell’s Bay native Katelyn Bertrand has spent most weekends this winter traveling to communities across the Pontiac with a single mission in mind: teaching people to cross-country ski. She loads up her Honda Civic full with skis, ski boots and
A 111-year-old quilt made by the Elmside Homemakers Club of 1916, was recently found in a local barn. Do you know any of the dozens of names stitched onto its patches?
Two Pontiac farmers organized an afternoon of learning and networking for women in agriculture to exchange knowledge share experiences of working in what is still considered by some to be a male-dominated industry.
The Fort Coulonge fire department held its fishing derby on Saturday, drawing nearly one hundred people for its annual fundraiser event on the Ottawa River. Marc Asselin was among those with a lure in the ice Saturday morning. He said
Le Patro de Fort-Coulonge/Mansfield hosted its second annual Carnaval de Patro over the weekend.Friday night kicked off with a talent show, live music and the adult 2v2 hockey tournament which ran until very late in the evening, with a team
Sûreté du Québec (SQ) police arrested a 21-year-old man from Montreal in Mansfield on Feb. 13 after he allegedly stole a vehicle in Waltham. According to an SQ press release, police were called to a vehicle that had gone off
As Mike O’Reilly, longtime organizer and participant of the annual Old Sled Run, walked into Gavan’s Sunday right around noon, he had to dust off a layer of snow from his snowsuit. Contrary to the previous couple of years, there
Forty-four former students of École secondaire Sieur-de-Coulonge celebrated a major life milestone on Saturday afternoon, tossing their hats in the air to mark the successful completion of their high school diplomas last year.
As it got dark and the snow fell on Norway Bay Saturday night, snow enthusiasts hit the trails that surround the Astra Estates golf course for an evening of torchlit snowshoeing and cross-country skiing, hosted by Ski Pontiac. This year’s
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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