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April 9, 2026

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New student working restrictions cause concern for local business Connor Lalande Shawville August 30, 2023 The implementation of new working hour restrictions for students has

“Chancey” turns 100

Centenarian claims longevity due to clean living but sense of humour also a probable factor Charles Dickson Norway Bay August 31, 2023 The deck at

Lawsuit challenges notion French in decline throughout Quebec Outcome challenges aspects of Bill 96, lawyer says Connor Lalande Quebec August 31, 2023 A crowd funded

New beginnings in the Pontiac

Carrefour Jeunesse-Emploi Pontiac hosts 5-a-7 at Hoffman Brewery Madelaine Methot Campbell’s Bay August 24, 2023 The CJEP organized a young entrepreneur 5-a-7 socializing event at

Tropical Fun at Café Downtown

Madelaine Methot Fort Coulonge August 25, 2023 Café Downtown in Fort Coulonge hosted a Hawaiian-themed party as a part of their summer event series on

Social Notes – August 30, 2023

Quyon – Jillian Young Happy 50th Anniversary to Bob and Phyllis Laframboise, as they celebrate this golden milestone occasion on September 1, with lots of

The Way We Were – August 30, 2023

25 Years Ago – Aug. 26, 1998 Bristol Ridge Pentecostal Mission’s 80th anniversary: On Aug. 22, Bristol Ridge Pentecostal Mission’s 80th anniversary banquet was held

Shawville Fair

Since moving to Shawville, my perspective of the fair has changed drastically. Growing up in Campbell’s Bay the Fair always meant back to school. It

New student working restrictions cause concern for local business Connor Lalande Shawville August 30, 2023 The implementation of new working hour restrictions for students has some small business owners concerned – both for their livelihoods and the youth who they

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“Chancey” turns 100

Centenarian claims longevity due to clean living but sense of humour also a probable factor Charles Dickson Norway Bay August 31, 2023 The deck at John Chance’s Norway Bay cottage was bubbling with good cheer late Thursday afternoon when two

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Lawsuit challenges notion French in decline throughout Quebec Outcome challenges aspects of Bill 96, lawyer says Connor Lalande Quebec August 31, 2023 A crowd funded lawsuit against Bill 96 is asking a very fundamental question: is the French language really

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New beginnings in the Pontiac

Carrefour Jeunesse-Emploi Pontiac hosts 5-a-7 at Hoffman Brewery Madelaine Methot Campbell’s Bay August 24, 2023 The CJEP organized a young entrepreneur 5-a-7 socializing event at Brauwerk Hoffman on Thursday as a part of their Place aux Jeunes program. The event

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Tropical Fun at Café Downtown

Madelaine Methot Fort Coulonge August 25, 2023 Café Downtown in Fort Coulonge hosted a Hawaiian-themed party as a part of their summer event series on Friday. The café changed ownership in 2019 and new owners Natasha Lemadeleine and Alex Romain

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Social Notes – August 30, 2023

Quyon – Jillian Young Happy 50th Anniversary to Bob and Phyllis Laframboise, as they celebrate this golden milestone occasion on September 1, with lots of love from their family. Congratulations to the Quyon Jr. Flyers tournament team as they competed

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The Way We Were – August 30, 2023

25 Years Ago – Aug. 26, 1998 Bristol Ridge Pentecostal Mission’s 80th anniversary: On Aug. 22, Bristol Ridge Pentecostal Mission’s 80th anniversary banquet was held at Bristol Town Hall. A delicious meal was catered by a group from Masham. After

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Shawville Fair

Since moving to Shawville, my perspective of the fair has changed drastically. Growing up in Campbell’s Bay the Fair always meant back to school. It meant trying out your new school outfits, car rides with friends and so much fun.

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