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The Way We Were – August 23, 2023

25 Years Ago – Aug. 19, 1998 Antique show displays new exhibits: While antiques were the main attraction at the Ottawa Valley Antique Association’s exhibition

Trickle-down democracy

We are not the first to think that 14,000 people governed by 18 municipal councils is a bit of over-representation. In MRC Pontiac, some municipal

Of bricks and mortar

A walking tour of Shawville’s architectural history Madelaine Methot Shawville August 13, 2023 A guided tour along Shawville’s Main Street last Tuesday provided a fascinating

Sitting on the dock of the Bay

Charles Dickson THE EQUITY Phil Holmes, a Councillor in the Municipality of Clarendon, met with a gathering of 60 Sand Bay residents on the beach

Halloween arrives early in Sand Bay

Madelaine Methot Sand bay August 19, 2023 The Sand Bay Association held it’s first ever Halloween in summer on Saturday. The community had a great

Fun Day in Thorne

Madelaine Methot LADYSMITH August 19, 2023 On Saturday, Thorne municipality councillor for recreation, Jammie-lee Thrun, organized a day of fun activities for families on the

Letters to the Editor – August 23, 2023

Revel in the good life Dear Editor, Imagine living in a country where the political parties are so divided that members of one party can’t bring themselves to say anything positive about the other. Imagine if one party had lost

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The Way We Were – August 23, 2023

25 Years Ago – Aug. 19, 1998 Antique show displays new exhibits: While antiques were the main attraction at the Ottawa Valley Antique Association’s exhibition at the Shawville fairgrounds on the weekend, the show had a new, larger look. “For

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Preparing your child for pre-kindergarten

We all know a few little four year-olds getting ready for their big school debut, coming soon. These little ones are so eager and excited to finally get to go to the big school their older siblings, friends or parents

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Trickle-down democracy

We are not the first to think that 14,000 people governed by 18 municipal councils is a bit of over-representation. In MRC Pontiac, some municipal councillors represent as few people as could fit in a school bus. There are, no

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Of bricks and mortar

A walking tour of Shawville’s architectural history Madelaine Methot Shawville August 13, 2023 A guided tour along Shawville’s Main Street last Tuesday provided a fascinating glimpse into the town’s architectural and brick-making history. The walk set off from the Pontiac

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Sitting on the dock of the Bay

Charles Dickson THE EQUITY Phil Holmes, a Councillor in the Municipality of Clarendon, met with a gathering of 60 Sand Bay residents on the beach for an hour in the pouring rain on Friday evening to address their concerns over

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Halloween arrives early in Sand Bay

Madelaine Methot Sand bay August 19, 2023 The Sand Bay Association held it’s first ever Halloween in summer on Saturday. The community had a great turnout at the baseball field for the night of Halloween-themed activities. This year, the association

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Fun Day in Thorne

Madelaine Methot LADYSMITH August 19, 2023 On Saturday, Thorne municipality councillor for recreation, Jammie-lee Thrun, organized a day of fun activities for families on the Thorne Community Recreation Association grounds. The event had a great turn out, with over 100

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All Hands on Deck Food Drive at Giant Tiger

Madelaine Methot Shawville August 17th, 2023 The Giant Tiger store in Shawville hosted the All Hands on Deck Food Drive on Thursday, put on each year by MyFM 96.1 Renfrew Radio, this year in support of Bouffe Pontiac. This is

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