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Social Notes – July 5, 2023

Waltham – Helen Perry Canada Day in Waltham was very quiet. With raging forest fires in northern Quebec, and heavy smoke blanketing the entire region,

Chutes Coulonge thrills & educates

Historical interpretation and aerial adventure park attracting visitors from around the world Connor Lalande Mansfield June 28, 2023 “What the thrill about this place is,

The Way We Were – July 5, 2023

25 Years Ago – July 1, 1998 Shawville’s 125 anniversary: In a few days, we’ll begin the celebration of Shawville’s 125th anniversary. It was 1873

Water Safety

The allure of water during the hot months we’ve awaited all winter can be very exciting. Cooling off just feels so good. With little ones,

Letters to the Editor – July 5, 2023

Radioactive waste Dear Editor, Sophie Kuijper Dickson’s excellent coverage of why the Algonquins of Pikwakanagan consented to the NSDF (THE EQUITY, June 28) includes this

Still standing

Pontiac is a busy place on Canada Day weekend with all kinds of community events taking place from Sheenboro to Shawville, Calumet to Quyon, and

Social Notes – July 5, 2023

Waltham – Helen Perry Canada Day in Waltham was very quiet. With raging forest fires in northern Quebec, and heavy smoke blanketing the entire region, most residents were quite content to display Canadian flags and enjoy the company of friends

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Chutes Coulonge thrills & educates

Historical interpretation and aerial adventure park attracting visitors from around the world Connor Lalande Mansfield June 28, 2023 “What the thrill about this place is, beyond people jumping out of trees and flying down ziplines, is when they come around

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The Way We Were – July 5, 2023

25 Years Ago – July 1, 1998 Shawville’s 125 anniversary: In a few days, we’ll begin the celebration of Shawville’s 125th anniversary. It was 1873 when Shawville was incorporated as a municipality. But the town’s history goes back much further

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Water Safety

The allure of water during the hot months we’ve awaited all winter can be very exciting. Cooling off just feels so good. With little ones, the excitement of swimming may be hard for them to hold back on, whether the

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Letters to the Editor – July 5, 2023

Radioactive waste Dear Editor, Sophie Kuijper Dickson’s excellent coverage of why the Algonquins of Pikwakanagan consented to the NSDF (THE EQUITY, June 28) includes this eye-popping statement from Pikwakanagan Councillor Don Bilodeau: “Plus, it’s low-level radioactive, so it dissipates quickly.

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Still standing

Pontiac is a busy place on Canada Day weekend with all kinds of community events taking place from Sheenboro to Shawville, Calumet to Quyon, and many points beyond and in between. Any one of them would be a shining example

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