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December 10, 2025

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Letter of concern regarding Bill 2

Dear Editor,  I am writing to share concerns about Bill 2, a law that affects the daily work of family physicians and specialists in rural

Quyon – Jillian Young

We had a perfect wintery evening for the Quyon Pastoral Charge’s Christmas House Tour last Mon., Dec. 1. We were welcomed into the homes of

Shawville – Lyse Lacourse

Bouffe Pontiac held its annual Christmas Drive last Thursday and again it was a great success. Our deepest condolences to the Barber and Murray families

Waltham – Helen Perry

We were saddened to hear of the passing of Timmy McGuire of Ottawa. He was the dearly loved husband of Sandra (nee Fletcher). Timmy was

Once a year

It’s almost Christmas and I have begun to bake things I never bake any other time of the year. Why? I don’t know. Well, Christmas

Santa parades across the Pontiac

Families across the Pontiac bundled up to greet Santa Claus on one of his many stops across the region over the weekend, kicking things off

Neighbours

I think of myself as very blessed. One of the reasons? I have great neighbors all around me. They are the kind of people who

Quyon – Jillian Young

Last Friday the gang at Mountainview Turf kicked off the festive season with a fun Christmas party in the Mountainview shop. Bill and Jenn Telford

Shawville – Lyse Lacourse

The Veterans Memorial Tree Lighting was especially beautiful on Friday. Kudos to everyone who decorated and led the event. The carollers who walked from New

Letter of concern regarding Bill 2

Dear Editor,  I am writing to share concerns about Bill 2, a law that affects the daily work of family physicians and specialists in rural hospitals, and ultimately the care available to patients. The goal is to explain some of

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Not all business people make good politicians

Dear Editor,  Politicians often frustrate us with their bizarre decisions and policies, and failure to get things done. This has given rise to the saying, “If only businessmen ran government, everything would be fine.” As if there was any truth

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Quyon – Jillian Young

We had a perfect wintery evening for the Quyon Pastoral Charge’s Christmas House Tour last Mon., Dec. 1. We were welcomed into the homes of Brittany McKenny & Kris Belsher, Jenna & Stephen Rusenstrom, Eddie & Dianne McCann, and Parker

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Shawville – Lyse Lacourse

Bouffe Pontiac held its annual Christmas Drive last Thursday and again it was a great success. Our deepest condolences to the Barber and Murray families on the loss of Laura on Dec. 5.  The Shawville United Church hosted a “Step

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Waltham – Helen Perry

We were saddened to hear of the passing of Timmy McGuire of Ottawa. He was the dearly loved husband of Sandra (nee Fletcher). Timmy was born and raised on L’Isle –Aux- Allumettes. He was the son of Helen and the

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Once a year

It’s almost Christmas and I have begun to bake things I never bake any other time of the year. Why? I don’t know. Well, Christmas cookies yes, but why not make a tourtiere in say July? I just don’t. So

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Santa parades across the Pontiac

Families across the Pontiac bundled up to greet Santa Claus on one of his many stops across the region over the weekend, kicking things off in Danford Lake on Saturday morning, and ending in Chapeau on Sunday afternoon.

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Neighbours

I think of myself as very blessed. One of the reasons? I have great neighbors all around me. They are the kind of people who help when there is a need, they’re friendly and just nice to be around. But

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Quyon – Jillian Young

Last Friday the gang at Mountainview Turf kicked off the festive season with a fun Christmas party in the Mountainview shop. Bill and Jenn Telford catered a delicious turkey and roast beef dinner with all of the trimmings, and many

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Shawville – Lyse Lacourse

The Veterans Memorial Tree Lighting was especially beautiful on Friday. Kudos to everyone who decorated and led the event. The carollers who walked from New Hope Church were awesome.  On Saturday, our community welcomed students from École secondaire Sieur de

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