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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

Waltham – Helen Perry

Well, here we are in the first week of December. We are now in advent, as we prepare in the next four weeks for the

We stand respectfully, but firmly

Dear Editor,  I’m writing today because our community matters, our health matters, and our doctors matter. We all know that living in the Pontiac comes

Black Friday for food?

Dear Editor,  I can buy a fridge, televisions, a mattress, a car, lamps, clothes, trips all over the world, etc etc etc on Black Friday,

Eyes wide shut – or so they hope

Dear Editor, While we have been preoccupied thinking about municipal elections, the CAQ government has quietly introduced Bill 1, the “Quebec Constitution Act”. While it

On setting the tone

Dear Editor,  There were many recent election races where people were appalled at how “low, down and dirty” some campaigns got. Not all, by any

Quyon – Jillian Young

Congratulations to Kristen (Woolsey) and Matt Curley on the arrival of their baby girl, born on Nov. 19.  They named her Evelyn Ray, and she

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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Waltham – Helen Perry

Well, here we are in the first week of December. We are now in advent, as we prepare in the next four weeks for the birth of Jesus Christ. Congratulations is extended to Paul Brisard, who was this month’s winner

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We stand respectfully, but firmly

Dear Editor,  I’m writing today because our community matters, our health matters, and our doctors matter. We all know that living in the Pontiac comes with challenges – long distances, limited services, and families that depend on each other. But

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Black Friday for food?

Dear Editor,  I can buy a fridge, televisions, a mattress, a car, lamps, clothes, trips all over the world, etc etc etc on Black Friday, at varied large discounts. Can you please tell me why food prices are not reduced

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Eyes wide shut – or so they hope

Dear Editor, While we have been preoccupied thinking about municipal elections, the CAQ government has quietly introduced Bill 1, the “Quebec Constitution Act”. While it has sparked conversations about language and national identity, the deeper implications have not yet reached

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Should be giving thanks, not grief

To MNA Bussière and CAQ cohorts, I am taking a stance on Law 2 and this is my response to you. I was once very proud to live in a province that provided good and efficient health care for all

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On setting the tone

Dear Editor,  There were many recent election races where people were appalled at how “low, down and dirty” some campaigns got. Not all, by any means, but some. It leaves a bad taste in my mouth as well as concerns

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Quyon – Jillian Young

Congratulations to Kristen (Woolsey) and Matt Curley on the arrival of their baby girl, born on Nov. 19.  They named her Evelyn Ray, and she is a little sister for Brooks.  Best wishes to the whole family as they settle

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