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November 26, 2025

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Shawville street market returns

Main Street in Shawville was abuzz with activity during the town’s street market this past Saturday. With sections of the roadway closed off to vehicles,

RCMP Musical Ride in Bryson

Connor Lalande Bryson May 13, 2023 Large and enthusiastic crowds gathered in Bryson this past Saturday for the acclaimed and much anticipated Royal Canadian Mountain

New Chip Stand in Otter Lake

Brett Thoms Otter Lake May 6, 2023 A new chip stand has opened up Otter Lake. Chez Poune, formerly JaJa Patate, has opened up on

Bryson cleanup day

Connor Lalande Bryson May 6, 2023 In an annual effort to beautify the community, the Bryson Revitalization Committee held its community cleanup day event this

FPJQ Outaouais Networking Event

Pierre Cyr Fort-Coulonge May 4, 2023 On May 4th, the Quebec Journalist professional Federation (FPJQ) held a networking activity for the first time in the

Shawville street market returns

Main Street in Shawville was abuzz with activity during the town’s street market this past Saturday. With sections of the roadway closed off to vehicles, vendors and artisans from throughout the area set up booths to showcase the wide variety

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Documentary shows plight of Quebec anglos

The Regional Association of West Quebecers held a public screening of a documentary titled What We Chose to Remember last Saturday night in Pontiac High School’s auditorium. The filmmaker, Guy Rex Rodgers, also attended the screening to present his thoughts

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RCMP Musical Ride in Bryson

Connor Lalande Bryson May 13, 2023 Large and enthusiastic crowds gathered in Bryson this past Saturday for the acclaimed and much anticipated Royal Canadian Mountain Police (RCMP) Musical Ride. As the riders and their horses entered, they were met with

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2023 Ottawa River flooding retrospect

Connor Lalande Pontiac May 15, 2023 Another spring has come, and with it, another year of flooding along the Ottawa River and its tributaries. The waters began receding from peak levels in early-May, but in their wake they’ve left property

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Longstanding Ottawa Valley musician releasing book

Perennial Ottawa Valley musician, Mick Armitage, is releasing an autobiographical style book within the coming week. Titled As I Recall, Armitage’s book recounts stories relating to life within the Ottawa Valley and his long-standing music career. Presented in the form

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New Chip Stand in Otter Lake

Brett Thoms Otter Lake May 6, 2023 A new chip stand has opened up Otter Lake. Chez Poune, formerly JaJa Patate, has opened up on Martineau Avenue under the ownership of Colinda Dubeau. Serving a wide array of classic chip

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Bryson cleanup day

Connor Lalande Bryson May 6, 2023 In an annual effort to beautify the community, the Bryson Revitalization Committee held its community cleanup day event this past Saturday. With the early May sun beating down on them from overhead, approximately 20

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FPJQ Outaouais Networking Event

Pierre Cyr Fort-Coulonge May 4, 2023 On May 4th, the Quebec Journalist professional Federation (FPJQ) held a networking activity for the first time in the Pontiac at Café Downtown in Fort-Coulonge. This activity was held within the framework of Press

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