School board pinches pennies to save $1M, as per province’s demand
January 28, 2025
In response to a demand from the province, the WQSB will cut $1 million from its budget by March.
In response to a demand from the province, the WQSB will cut $1 million from its budget by March.
Tricky driving conditions resulted in four accidents on Pontiac’s thruway between Jan. 20 and Jan. 27, none causing serious injuries.
Snowmobilers gathered at the Pontiac Legion bright and early on Sunday to load up on pancakes and get instructions before venturing out for the legion’s
There were three separate crockpots of steaming beans on the buffet tables at the Jack Graham Community Centre Saturday morning for the first senior’s breakfast
Just when you thought Christmas decorations were finally put away, the Ladysmith Recreation Committee (LRC) pulled them all back out again to celebrate Christmas in
The Western Quebec Literacy Council (WQLC) hosted its first board game afternoon at the Brauwerk Hoffman brewery in Campbell’s Bay Saturday afternoon to encourage literacy
The town of Quyon kicked off its 150th anniversary celebrations over the weekend, with a history-themed trivia night at Gavan’s on Friday and the opening
The Chapeau Recreation Association (RA) held its annual general meeting on Jan. 15 where a new team was chosen to lead the association through some
Wondering what to do with your now-retired Christmas tree? Feed it to a local goat! “They’ll take it all the way down to the bark
The Municipality of Mansfield and Pontefract’s sewage system is holding on by a thread, due in large part to residents putting non-flushable items such as
In response to a demand from the province, the WQSB will cut $1 million from its budget by March.
Tricky driving conditions resulted in four accidents on Pontiac’s thruway between Jan. 20 and Jan. 27, none causing serious injuries.
Snowmobilers gathered at the Pontiac Legion bright and early on Sunday to load up on pancakes and get instructions before venturing out for the legion’s first snowmobile poker run, organized as a fundraiser for the legion. “We’re doing a pancake
There were three separate crockpots of steaming beans on the buffet tables at the Jack Graham Community Centre Saturday morning for the first senior’s breakfast put on by the Bristol Community Association (BCA). “We have an event in February called
Just when you thought Christmas decorations were finally put away, the Ladysmith Recreation Committee (LRC) pulled them all back out again to celebrate Christmas in January on Saturday night. The committee set to work decking the halls last Tuesday in
The Western Quebec Literacy Council (WQLC) hosted its first board game afternoon at the Brauwerk Hoffman brewery in Campbell’s Bay Saturday afternoon to encourage literacy skills in less conventional ways than simply reading a book. “We’re not all suited to
The town of Quyon kicked off its 150th anniversary celebrations over the weekend, with a history-themed trivia night at Gavan’s on Friday and the opening of a 25-year-old time capsule at the Quyon United Church on Sunday.
The Chapeau Recreation Association (RA) held its annual general meeting on Jan. 15 where a new team was chosen to lead the association through some ambitious facility upgrades over the next year. President Karie Bissonnette-Sullivan stepped down and Christie Dennie
Wondering what to do with your now-retired Christmas tree? Feed it to a local goat! “They’ll take it all the way down to the bark and then even use the trunk to scratch their horns,” says Clarendon farmer Meredith Closs.
The Municipality of Mansfield and Pontefract’s sewage system is holding on by a thread, due in large part to residents putting non-flushable items such as baby wipes and other sanitary products down the drain.
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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